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[joekool]

However I did make a needle wheel impeller for my dct 12,000. Using Acrylic sheet and string trimmer .095 tringular line.

It goes a little something like this.

Teaser. This is not the end result. This is nothing compaired to the finished setup. The video will be tomorrow. Stay tuned

 

[AlexG]

However I did make a needle wheel impeller for my dct 12,000. Using Acrylic sheet and string trimmer .095 tringular line.

It goes a little something like this.
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Nice needle wheel. How did you attach the trimmer string to the disk glue or is it pressed in?

 

[joekool]

Nice needle wheel. How did you attach the trimmer string to the disk glue or is it pressed in?

I pressed the pieces of trimmer line into the drilled holes so they were flush with the backside. Then I glued the entire back of the disk with super glue.

I'll explain this all in the video tomorrow.

 

[joekool]

Nice needle wheel. How did you attach the trimmer string to the disk glue or is it pressed in?

I pressed the pieces of trimmer line into the drilled holes so they were flush with the backside. Then I glued the entire back of the disk with super glue.

I'll explain this all in the video tomorrow.

 

[joekool]

Here is the video.

I said to my self did you really make a needle wheel impeller that works insanely well out of some acrylic sheet and string trimmer line.....Yes...yes I did.
See for yourself and watch the video. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel.
May still be uploading so give it

 

[joekool]

Stay foamy my friends.

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[joekool]

By the way found these

https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?p_id=473-210&name=473-210 Venturi Tee 1.5 x 1.5 x 3/4 x 7/16 nozzle&xm=on&ppinc=detail&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItJypsPXz2AIV0oZ-Ch3RogU0EAQYAiABEgL-N_D_BwE

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Similar to what I made

 

[joekool]

sorry there seems to be a blank spot at around 24 minutes just keep watching or fast forward. or not lol

 

[joekool]

Let me introduce you to I am BRUTE.

This is a venture into a place where the norm is not normal. Join me on this venture to make a skimmer out of a 32 gallon brute trash can. We will utilize the needle will pump that I designed in the last video and make a working skimmer out of this bad boy.

I DIY GOT THIS....lol
Yes I made the labels myself duh! lol

 

[joekool]

OK so a little update on where I'm at with this skim monster.
I have the pump elevated in the BRUTE to reduce bubbles getting out the drain and also to reduce the water pressure on the pump for performance reasons. If I had a larger pump I would place it farther down and direct the output up more. Right now it's about midway.

Now I made the cover or top with the original lid. I just cut it down to fit inside. It goes in upside down the way I'm using it. I cut a 3 inch pipe OD hole and a hole for the air intake pipe.

Now I assembled it together and in just moments I had skimmate.

A little refinement but as you can see a skimmer can be made out of anything and yes @Reef-junky You can make one in a tote.

Of course I'm going to make a video and talk about this build.

 

[Matt1997]

Very cool

 

[joekool]

I thought I had no limit on editing any of my posts being a partner member. @revhtree #mods @mdbannister
Wanted to add some info to a couple posts in this thread.

Anyways Rev look above posts, I made a brute skimmer lol

 

[Reef-junky]

So what numbers on plastic would be safe to use for a container?

 

[joekool]

So what numbers on plastic would be safe to use for a container?

2 HDPE 4 LDPE 5 PP

 

[joekool]

Home D orange buckets are #2 being the best plastic to use. Get the lid and mak a skimmer out of it.

 

[Reef-junky]

What size PVC fitting that you use for the collection cup do you think I would need?

 

[Reef-junky]

I don’t think a bucket would fit but if it does I have some old salt buckets with lids. I’ll have to look.

 

[joekool]

What size PVC fitting that you use for the collection cup do you think I would need?

4x2 reducer, 2inch pipe, 3 inch pipe, 4inch pipe, 4 inch test cap,

You can buy the pipe in 2 foot pieces at depot.

I'l show you how to put it together.

 

[Breadman03]

You can buy the pipe in 2 foot pieces at depot.

Before you buy the 2 foot section, compare the price to the full length pieces and consider whether you have a use for more.

 

[Reef-junky]

4x2 reducer, 2inch pipe, 3 inch pipe, 4inch pipe, 4 inch test cap,

You can buy the pipe in 2 foot pieces at depot.

I'l show you how to put it together.

So would the 2” PVC be for the neck?