Easy As Pie EAP Skimmer directions and pic guide - Page 16

philipj74 · #**376** 04/18/2005, 09:28 PM

Hey Gato I was just looking over your two treads again and noticed that you put the output valve fairly high in the container. Is there a reason you put it there instead of the bottom like some others?

Thanks
Phil

gatohoser · #**377** 04/19/2005, 12:25 AM

Yes there is for me. I have a deep sump compartment there and well...i don't wanna get my hands wet

gatohoser · #**378** 04/19/2005, 12:27 AM

And as an update...I redid my skimmer for a 3rd and final time. This time I took an old ETSS downdraft that I had and retrofitted it into this plan. I glued an adapter into where the collection cup would screw down normally on the ETSS and attached my 2" pvc collection cup and then I attached the Sedra downdraft style. So i think i have the world's first downdraft aspirating venturi skimmer

P.S. I don't recommend it

not as much bubble production. But it sure is much less of an eyesore haha

philipj74 · #**379** 04/19/2005, 06:54 AM

OK. I got my valve yesterday so I want to be sure and get it right. Oh if anyone goes to a plumbing supply to get their special order sch80 gate valve don't ask them to go ahead and give you a threaded pipe adaptor. They are proud of them things $$. At least the sch80 ones.

Thanks
Phil

Superorb · #**380** 11/18/2005, 04:12 PM

does this look right for the venturi?

Critter · #**381** 11/21/2005, 12:37 PM

It looks pretty good... You may find the pump straining.. if so you will need to widen the gap... you can reheat it and use a large flathead screwdriver to twist in there to spread it appart. but try it first and see. Or just make a second one not quite as tight and see which works better. good luck.

Ps I still am using my EAP, but have added a wood airstone to it to increase bubbles.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Superorb
[B]does this look right for the venturi?

drillsar · #**382** 11/21/2005, 02:20 PM

strange thing, my skimmer was creating great foam now its not. Also alot of micro bubbles. Im using a mag 5 pump. Aanyone have any ideas why its not foaming anymore?

Critter · #**383** 11/21/2005, 09:33 PM

Did you mod your mag at all? has your SG changed? other then that no idea.

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Originally posted by drillsar
strange thing, my skimmer was creating great foam now its not. Also alot of micro bubbles. Im using a mag 5 pump. Aanyone have any ideas why its not foaming anymore?

drillsar · #**384** 11/21/2005, 10:04 PM

No, Im thinking possibly the riser isnt high enough. I see lots of bubbles in skimmer but no foam.

sidjam · #**385** 11/22/2005, 02:23 AM

bump

johnvu713 · #**386** 01/04/2006, 05:24 PM

can i use a mag 7 pump for this..pardon my ignorance

Critter · #**387** 01/04/2006, 07:52 PM

I have a mag 5 on mine.. the important thing is the GATE valve for tuning in. I've also added an airstone to mine because the mag drives impeller doesn't work as good at smashing up the bubbles like alot of other pumps do. I also added the bio-ball mod to mine. If the mag 7 is what you have laying around... sure.. but if your buying I would look into a better option.

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Originally posted by johnvu713
can i use a mag 7 pump for this..pardon my ignorance

johnvu713 · #**388** 01/05/2006, 12:55 AM

yea i do have a couple of mag 7 collecting dust this should be a good project to use them..thanks

wmfsoll2 · #**389** 11/08/2006, 12:53 AM

Is this setup still working?

Bill.

wmfsoll2 · #**390** 11/20/2006, 04:32 PM

Bump

tabwyo · #**391** 11/20/2006, 07:00 PM

well this is on my "must DIY list now