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Can you hold me a spot? I really want to do the project, but need the clear the budget hurdle for the month first. I would be building the larger model.
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Hey Josh
You have a spot tenatively reserved. I'll check back with you when the session is full to see if you still want your spot.
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bump
Here's the protein skimmer DIY thread I mentioned last night.
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I am in Brian and thank you for the opportunity. I already have a mag 9 so I will get off cheap!!!!
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Parts Ordered
I've ordered parts for 9 skimmers. I have...
Builder-Keepers... California Dreamer (John) FunMan1 (Steve) BoviaC (Chris) Perry T (Perry) PBetito (Paul) Melody Corals (Josh) - Tentative Builder-Donators... Reefugee (Minh) GoSlugsGo (Chris) Brian Prestwood Photographers... jlfnjlf (John) Those of you that are building for yourselves (Builder-Keepers) have to order your own pumps. Those of you who are building for MARS (builder-donators) I've ordered the pumps too. Brian |
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Brian,
If I have to get my own pump, can you give me more details about what to get? Does Mag7 mean any pump that has 700 gph? Any specific brand/model? Picture of what you ordered? I tried to googling for mag7 didn't give me what I expected. Thanks.... |
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Hey Perry
Yes, you can use either a Mag7 or a Mag 9.5. Here's a link... http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ve_supreme.asp
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Great! When I tried to search marine depot I found something similar but needed to make sure I had something that worked. Do I need to bring any tools, dremel, drill, saw, glue...?
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Ok, I have clearance to finalize/confirm. Just one question - if I don't bring a pump with me - would that be a problem? Can I build this without the pump so as to make a pump selection later (I might just use an existing one I have)?
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Hey Josh
No, its not a problem to add the pump later. In fact, we design the fittings to be pretty flexible. I put a GenX MAK4 on mine.
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Brian,
If you need any barb fitting in the half inch to one inch range let me know,I just cleared out my Redding warehose and found a large box of barb to barb,thread to barb,etc.I have 90s/Ys/Tees,inline reducers etc.Also have half inch to 1" bulk head fittings,if you dont need them for this DIY project I can donate to the next DIY project.Also have assorted plastic zip clamps that can be used internally.These are the black clamps not zip(wire)ties. Dave |
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Hey Dave
Wooo hooo, I mean yes, I can use them PMed you.
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Brian,
Sounds good I will go thru the box and pull out what you need and pm you. Also what size bulk heads for the next DIY, if I dont have them all I can order them from my supplier which I will donate. Also when you say MT you mean threaded right! Being a former plumber I know everything as SIP/FIP/Barb etc. Dave |
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There is no sanity in the world. I wish I could make the build, but just can't move the world off it's axis...
Any chance one of the builder/donator rigs might be for sale?
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Oh yeah! Two other things: Would there be any point in a larger pump version of the skimmer on a 75g or is that counterproductive in moving the water through too fast?
Also, are there any diagrams or plans and/or parts lists floating around for this rig?
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Hey Kevin
The extras are supposed to go onto the raffle table. I still need to talk to the board about that. If they don't all go onto the raffle table then you're first in line to buy.
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Brian,
I am going to need to step away for a few hours on Saturday to shoot a birthday party (1-3). John
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Thanks Brian. If they all go to raffle I want in on the next build, or would appreciate diagrams, plans and/or parts list. Thanks again.
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Did you feel the earth lurch? My calendar changed and I can leave Woodland around 10:00-10:15am! Are there still any builder-keeper spots available?
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Brian,
I know space is limited and was wondering if my son can come along. The skimmer is for his tank anyway. I also think he would like to escape the baby shower that my wife is hosting on Saturday. |
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Can someone PM me the address of where we are meeting for this build? I'm not sure where Brian lives.
Thanks, Josh |
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i just wanted to say way to go brian and keep it up!~)
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Josh, I sent you a PM.
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Ditto - can you pm me the address?
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