WMAS Discussion Forum : DIY DOWNDRAFT http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:29:45 +0000 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:39:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6828 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : I&#039;m driving my skimmer with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67998&title=diy-downdraft#67998 Author: jfinch
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 14 2005 at 6:39pm

I'm driving my skimmer with an Iwaki 40.

The bioballs help to move the foam from the inlet riser to the foam riser (it increases the velocity through the inlet tube).  With larger pumps they are not needed, but they can help with smaller pumps.

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:39:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67998&title=diy-downdraft#67998 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : jfinch Nice! What kinf of pump...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67987&title=diy-downdraft#67987 Author: meantony57
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 14 2005 at 3:21pm

jfinch
    Nice!

What kinf of pump are useing for this one.

     I think im going to rig up a tube without bioballs  and with a Becket, and try it with the same pump and see if I get better results---  I think I will!

   I love this Hobby----- Thats for all the input

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2005 15:21:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67987&title=diy-downdraft#67987 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : I&#039;m no longer using that...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67844&title=diy-downdraft#67844 Author: jfinch
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 11:54pm

I'm no longer using that skimmer in my other thread.  A while back I built one that I could fit into my sump.  Here's a picture I just took:

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Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 3:14pm

It catches my attention when someone is trying to "re-invent the wheel", so to speak. Every once in a while, someone stumbles onto a better wheel.
Keep at it and good luck. ]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2005 15:14:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67791&title=diy-downdraft#67791 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/DIYskimmer.php That...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67769&title=diy-downdraft#67769 Author: jfinch
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 11:40am

http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/DIYskimmer.php

That nozzle is a spray injector similar to what Aqua C skimmers use.  The beckett is a unique venturi device.  You can see/buy it here:  http://www.barraquatic.com/access.php or I've also bought them at Home Depot.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2005 11:40:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67769&title=diy-downdraft#67769 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67765&title=diy-downdraft#67765 Author: meantony57
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 11:03am

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Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 11:02am

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2005 11:02:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67764&title=diy-downdraft#67764 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : After 24 of run time ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67763&title=diy-downdraft#67763 Author: meantony57
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 11:01am

After 24 of run time

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2005 11:01:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67763&title=diy-downdraft#67763 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : jfinch I found this plan, it looks...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67748&title=diy-downdraft#67748 Author: meantony57
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 12 2005 at 5:25am

jfinch
       I found this plan, it looks like a smaller skimmer than the one I made  but without the bioballs. check it out

Is the spray nozel close to what you are useing

http://www.tonmo.com/cephcare/DIYskimmer.php

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2005 05:25:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67748&title=diy-downdraft#67748 <![CDATA[DIY DOWNDRAFT : (just plumb a beckett on the inlet...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6828&PID=67687&title=diy-downdraft#67687 Author: meantony57
Subject: 6828
Posted: June 11 2005 at 4:39pm

 (just plumb a beckett on the inlet piping)

Do you have a pick of above suggestion _ That  skimmer of yours looks like its cookin!

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