i just scored 12" acrylic tube :)

brandon0350 · #1 10/03/2007, 04:51 PM

i just went to my local acrylic store and in the scrap bin was a 21" piece of 12" diameter 1/4" thick cast acrylic tube.... guess how much? .... $40

so now i have the material for my skimmer for my 240 upgrade... which pumps would you recomend for this? i have 1 eheim 1260 that i can mesh mod, i also have a sedra 5000 euro reef pump. any other suggestions..... this should be fun

FUA · #2 10/12/2007, 06:30 PM

just wanted to post because I get so upset when no-one posts on my threads. good luck on the build show us some pics as you progress through the build. Sorry for the sympathy.

dattack · #3 10/12/2007, 07:14 PM

brandon0350 · #4 10/12/2007, 07:33 PM

thanks

i decided to use a reeflo dart needlewheel pump, w/ a 8" riser and twist lock. ill pos pics later

Cheekmonkey · #5 10/12/2007, 09:31 PM

awesome dude

luke33 · #6 10/12/2007, 09:46 PM

Sweet man, can't wait to see those pics, awesome score!

eznet2u · #7 10/12/2007, 11:08 PM

Post a picture of it with the obligatory coke can next to it...

Wow, what a deal. Nice score!

Want to hear mine. 6ft of 10"x 3/4" thick wall PVC ...Price: Free.

lvpd186 · #8 10/13/2007, 08:49 AM

Nice find! Make sure to keep us posted on the build!

shelburn61 · #9 10/13/2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by brandon0350
thanks i decided to use a reeflo dart needlewheel pump, w/ a 8" riser and twist lock. ill pos pics later

where did you get the twistlock?

brandon0350 · #10 10/13/2007, 12:46 PM

i made it myself with a scroll saw

xtm · #11 10/13/2007, 03:01 PM

where are the pics?

and what are you trying to build with that round acrylic piece?

guido_kp · #12 10/13/2007, 04:14 PM

awesome find.

for sure we have got to see pix of a scroll saw twist lock flange.

FUA · #13 10/13/2007, 07:43 PM

I would like to see how your build turns out. I am able to get my hands on massive sizes of PVC, not clear unfortunately, because I work at a six flags and you can't even imagine the sizes of pvc used for some of the waterpark rides. There is piles of 12", 24", and bigger pvc just laying around. Working at the park is actually a great resource for reefing. I can borrow any tool you could think of and there are tons of supplies that can be used that the park considers junk, but to the reef keeper it is gold.

keep us posted on the build.

hahnmeister · #14 10/13/2007, 11:21 PM

Laguna 2400 would be the pump I would suggest. The other pumps you mention are rather small for 12" diameter. With such a short, yet wide body, you will either have to use multiple smaller pumps, or use one large pump with a bubble plate. It might be best to start with that decision. You could mesh mod 3 Quiet One 3000 pumps (same as Sicce PSK 2500 that ATI uses on Bubblemaster) for 1000lph each. Those 3 on a 12" diameter skimmer would be pretty sweet. I just scooped up a couple from thatpetplace for $40 each.