Victa Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 hi kinda off topic but i was thinking about building something like this and i was just wondering what rpm do i need to cut through acrylic thats about (1/4) and inch thick? i was thinkign of buying a dremel tool to make some DIY stuff. any luck using one of those before? Link to comment
Gujustud Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 So these are something you guys are really interested in? Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 sorry guys but these are a patented product and i really dont feel like being in legal trouble for replication and violating a patent tryin to make and sell these. I made it for my tank and thats it. Ill give anyone that wants the plans to them for free but i wont make and sell these. Link to comment
Victa Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 hey budda could u pm me the plans im really interested thanks Link to comment
senorpyro Posted March 7, 2004 Share Posted March 7, 2004 same here, very interested in the plans. the part i'm most interested in is the collection cup, as the rest seems pretty straightforward. Link to comment
cookiemn Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 reffer_buddha, do you go by a different name on www.aqauriumadice.com? I noticed the same pics that were posted on 12/21/2003? They are the exact same pics. You can tell by the fan that is in the background of both pictures. Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 ya i used to go to aquariumadvice.com but they usually talk about larger tanks. Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 Ok i know people have been drooling over the plans for this so i finally got off my ass and here are the complete plans. I didnt include the pvc and pipe fittings since its pretty much self explanatory. But im sure if people gripe enough again ill draw up those plans too Anyway enjoy. Link to comment
senorpyro Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 very, very, very cool. i'm just finishing up a canopy for my 10 gallon flatback hex, then i get to make one for my 60 (cat jumped through top-glass), and after that, i'll begin construction on one of these guys. Link to comment
ohthelies Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I was looking at the dimensions of the skimmer you've laid out, and noticed that with a little modification, it could in theory probably be used in a JBJ Nanocube. I'm not positive, and I certainly haven't tested it yet, but you can thin it out, make it a little narrower, and modify the section where water exits the skimmer. In fact, I think I might end up trying to make this myself for my own Nanocube. My plan is to cut out all the section dividers in the sump area, block off the intake screens, and cut overflow slits on the right hand side. (I'll probably put a minijet on the left hand side for water movement.) The skimmer will be shoved all the way to the left hand side of the sump area, blocking the intake screens. I'll put two pumps in the right hand side of the sump area; one to power the skimmer, the other for return. Water level inside the sump area of the Nanocube will have to be be at or below the water level line (blue) in the picture below. Anyway, let me know what you think. Ideas, suggestions, criticisms are all appreciated. Please, also let me know of any design flaws. I'm still a newbie, so mistakes are probably inevitable. PS: Please note that the only difference (other than dimensions) is the way the water will exit the skimmer: up, over, under, up, and then out. Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted April 4, 2004 Author Share Posted April 4, 2004 looks good it could probably work from what youve said so far. If you have any pics post em, id like to see it. Im gettin a 2.5 minibow for my office and ill be making a micro remora for it, should be pretty cool Link to comment
creative concepts Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hello, Nice job on the skimmer! I'm thinking about making a similar design with a few modifications that'll better suit my needs. Can you please direct me to where I can purchase those gray schedule 80 inlet tubes? Thanks! Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted April 10, 2004 Author Share Posted April 10, 2004 those are actually in the electrical section that i found at yardbirds. They arent tapered like normal white pvc so they fit a lot better. They may cost a little more but are worth it. Link to comment
creative concepts Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hello, Thanks for the info and keep up the good work. If I'm not able to find them could I send you a payment including the shipping charges and I'll throw in a couple of dollars for your troubles. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Link to comment
BallR Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 GRIPE GRIPE GRIPE GRIPE GRIPE GRIPE GRIPE......I want the schematics to the tube......im inept i need it laid out....and a name of these PVC parts so ii can bother the HD guy.....wahhh wahhh!!:*( .....that enough griping buddah? Link to comment
ichi Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Reefer_Buddha, sent you a PM with a question, but I'll post it here too incase I'm not the only one. What exactly makes the injector nozzle, how does it work, why does spraying water down through the little hole make tons of tiny bubbles? I'm really new to the idea of a remora skimmer so bear with me. Link to comment
BallR Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 DITTO....WHERE R U BUDDDHA BUDHHAA??? Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted April 20, 2004 Author Share Posted April 20, 2004 Originally posted by Reefer_Buddha its formed thru spray injection. The input on the right fires a stream of water downward and that makes tons of bubbles. The collection cup in the middle gets the foam and water exits out on the right side. Ballr, the pieces are: 1 90 degree 1/2" threaded/slip 1 45 degree 1/2" slip 1 1/2" threaded/slip straight connector 1 1/2" plug drilled for injector nozzle 1 3/4" 90 degree angle pipe for outlet 1 3/4" threaded connector for output connection 1 1/2" threaded connector for intake connection 1 1/2" threaded nozzle for pump connection (1/2" x 1/2") Link to comment
speakeraddict Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 In the drawing you list the riser tube as 4 -6/8" do you mean 4 - 3/4" and is that the total length of the riser or is just to the bottom of the cup? Also is 1" ID or OD? Thanks speakeraddict Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted April 20, 2004 Author Share Posted April 20, 2004 4 6/8" is the total tube length. I measure by OD on that tube so 1" is OD. I rarely ever measur by ID Link to comment
speakeraddict Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I was afraid you would say that. I have 6 pieces of 1" ID about 15" long. I guess I could use 3/4"pvc. speakeraddict Link to comment
Reefer_Buddha Posted April 20, 2004 Author Share Posted April 20, 2004 you dont HAVE to use what i did , there's room for improvement. I dont think using a 1" ID pipe would hurt anything. Link to comment
BallR Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 good lookin for the parts.... Link to comment
ichi Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Well you inspired me. I went out today and bought parts and started construction. How do you think it would affect the design if I made it taller. Would I then have to change the dimensions of the acrylic pieces inside or could they be the same with more room at the bottom for water to collect? I'll try and modify your design to show you what I am doing with it. Link to comment
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