BigDookie Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 hows the manufacturing coming along? any eta on when to expect it? Link to comment
StevieT Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 They will be done in 5 minutes! Link to comment
Speaker73 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 They will be done in 5 minutes! That was 8 hours ago! Lol. Link to comment
inTank Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 lol. New product design takes time, especially with all the other products to keep production up on. We are looking at the options and want to try something new for an adjustable surface skimmer on this line. Like all product design we never put a deadline on it, you're just asking for failure if you do. But we will post updates here as they are known. Thanks guys. Link to comment
BigDookie Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 They will be done in 5 minutes! gfy Link to comment
Titus Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Any updates on this one? I have my Spec V sitting here ready for water as soon as I get a Mediabasket for it! ;-) Link to comment
StevieT Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 5 more minutes! Still playing around with surface skimmer options. If that is still important we will continue. The media basket part is basically done that was easy. Any updates on this one? I have my Spec V sitting here ready for water as soon as I get a Mediabasket for it! ;-) Link to comment
Titus Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Have you tried something like I tried to draw below? Using a pair of plastic thumb screw that go from inside the tank through the stock skimming grate and screw in to your water direction piece, allowing you to adjust the water height by adjusting the position of the water director up and down? Link to comment
StevieT Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Have you tried something like I tried to draw below? Using a pair of plastic thumb screw that go from inside the tank through the stock skimming grate and screw in to your water direction piece, allowing you to adjust the water height by adjusting the position of the water director up and down? adjustable surface skimmer.jpg Thanks for the idea! I don't think this will need a water direction piece after having one test out the bioucbe 8 basket in this tank, but it may be nice to have one regardless. This would be helpful in attaching the adjustable surface skimmer. Link to comment
jgilvey Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 5 more minutes! Still playing around with surface skimmer options. If that is still important we will continue. The media basket part is basically done that was easy. Yes, please continue, the skimmer is the key part. Link to comment
typicaltony Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 In line for a basket also. Link to comment
StevieT Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 In line for a basket also. You can email us to be added to an official list if you would like. Just type that you are waiting for the Fluval media basket. https://shop.mediabaskets.com/contactus.sc I will be viewing a prototype tomorrow Link to comment
inTank Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 The basket is basically done, we are reversing the install so the door and rear are swapped. I believe we have a good,effective,cheap idea for the surface skimmer and will be testing that next week. http://www.shop.mediabaskets.com/Fluval-Spec-Media-Basket-FLSPMR.htm Removable middle shelf Link to comment
Titus Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Looking good... how is the surface skimmer testing going? Link to comment
inTank Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just got done looking over this. Ideally the piece would be black but the minimums for the plastic may not make it possible. The piece will be mostly clear after the laser, some of these were cut in a process for testing, not production so the yellowing will not be there on production. The question is if clear do we need these lines? I would not have as many in the final version if yes. What they do is allow you straight lines to cut and customize your piece for the specific water level that you need. the piece can still be moved up and down and goes through the intake grate and latches on to the media basket. This plastic is extremely flexible yet holds it's shape wherever you put it. It is hard to break even with constant movement but can be cut with a razor or scissors. What do you guys think? Portions cut out to allow more water flow: Link to comment
jestep Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Is there no surface skimming without the attachment? I was sort of under the impression that by plugging the lower hole, the overflow will skim assuming the water level in the chamber is kept low enough. Link to comment
Titus Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 If you think we will want to be cutting off a section or 2, then I would like the lines to help get a nice clean cut. Link to comment
inTank Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Is there no surface skimming without the attachment? I was sort of under the impression that by plugging the lower hole, the overflow will skim assuming the water level in the chamber is kept low enough. We are begin told by current owners, and I can see what they are talking about, that with the water level where most put it there is little surface skimming. Most of the water will pull lower in the grates not breaking the surface tension and leaving surface film. Just plugging the hole won't do anything IMO, it is there for safety for the pump if the top intake were to get plugged. A few tank manufactures use this same hole. If you think we will want to be cutting off a section or 2, then I would like the lines to help get a nice clean cut. That's the million dollar question, would anyone want or need to cut. The piece will cause a better surface skim as is, but if someone needed a more custom approach then it certainly provides a perfectly straight line to cut on. The only reason I question the line(s) is that if the piece ends up being clear, you probably will sort of see them in the display. Now someone could always spray this quick with black krylon fussion. Link to comment
jestep Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Most of the water will pull lower in the grates not breaking the surface tension and leaving surface film. Damn that surface tension. Physics sucks sometimes. Link to comment
Titus Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 That's the million dollar question, would anyone want or need to cut. The piece will cause a better surface skim as is, but if someone needed a more custom approach then it certainly provides a perfectly straight line to cut on. The only reason I question the line(s) is that if the piece ends up being clear, you probably will sort of see them in the display. Now someone could always spray this quick with black krylon fussion. The only reason I could see for cutting it is if you added a second return pump for more flow (which some have done with the fluval spec v). This likely would raise the water level a little, and might necessitate the lowering of the surface skimmer to compensate. Perhaps you can try tossing a second return pump in there and see if the added flow combined with the surface skimmer still keeps the water level at a reasonable place. Link to comment
inTank Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 We will make the surface skimmer in matte black. Test material will be in Monday. Link to comment
Speaker73 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 omg! hurry up! I have a fluval just waiting for this! Link to comment
iamarchitecture Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 waiting for this too. glad inTank is on this, heavy hitting quality. Link to comment
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