Diy algae turf scrubber

[Jasongtr]

After a brief failed attempt with an algae reactor i decided to build my own turf scrubber.

The main box that houses the screen etc is very much a prototype and once ive concluded the thing actually works ill build a better looking one.

Just finished wiring up one of the lights,

Wasnt happy to have a 240v mains powered scrubber over the tank for obvious reasons so i am going to try these led grow strips, just 5v usb powered, super thin and will be water proof too

They are a fair bit brighter than the pictures indicate, i do also have a usb dimmer if required

 

[itrymybest]

I think the led strips will work well for you. Just try to waterproof them with silicone or some sort of epoxy. I also have a DIY scrubber and it works great.

 

[Jasongtr]

I think the led strips will work well for you. Just try to waterproof them with silicone or some sort of epoxy. I also have a DIY scrubber and it works great.

Im going to solvent bond a clear piece over the face so will be totally waterproof

 

[Nman]

I think the led strips will work well for you. Just try to waterproof them with silicone or some sort of epoxy. I also have a DIY scrubber and it works great.

Any pictures would be great

 

[Apotack]

I’ve used the strips in the past, they work but not great. They seem to dim quite a bit over the course of a year or so.

 

[Apotack]

I’ve been using these for a little while and they are working well

 

[Jasongtr]

I’ve been using these for a little while and they are working well

They are not available in the uk

 

[Jasongtr]

Any pictures would be great

As i say this is a prototype and i already know i need to change things and ive not fitted the lights yet ( there is a lid too)

 

[Nman]

As i say this is a prototype and i already know i need to change things and ive not fitted the lights yet ( there is a lid too)

Yes but it looks good
Thanks for your photos
Thank you

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Thanks for sharing!!! Really neat DIY idea

 

[Apotack]

How do you have the scrubber mounted?

 

[Jasongtr]

How do you have the scrubber mounted?

Made up a frame from 1" pipe and 90 degree fittings, all stuff i happened to have or would of probably used smaller pipework

 

[Apotack]

Made up a frame from 1" pipe and 90 degree fittings, all stuff i happened to have or would of probably used smaller pipework

Thanks

 

[Indymann99]

DIY ATS, I found plans here on R2R. Spend about $80.

 

[Jasongtr]

So thats it all up and running, low flow, virtually silent, zero light leak, just a waiting game now

As these are pretty hard to buy in the uk and even an icecap one is well over £300, i did consider making a few of these to sell for us UK guys, ill wait though and see how it performs

 

[I never finish anythi]

Looks good fair play . How much would you sell for ?

 

[Jasongtr]

Looks good fair play . How much would you sell for ?

Not thought that far ahead, not even sure its worth my time doing them, time spent on these is time not spent on my own business etc, i know they'd be cheaper than the others out there but they'll have to be, but i could offer different plumbing routes if made to order, mine only looks this way to suit my setup

 

[Troylee]

Good job! Love the diy! This is one I did a couple months back for a buddy.

 

[Jasongtr]

Good job! Love the diy! This is one I did a couple months back for a buddy. View attachment 3158729View attachment 3158730View attachment 3158731View attachment 3158732View attachment 3158733View attachment 3158734View attachment 3158735

Cool, i do like working with acrylic, having a big laser engraver helps too

 

[pinocchio]

These all look great. Other than the photos, any plans to build these available anywhere?