Mojo~'s DIY Skimmer Build - Page 3

nauticac4 · 09/15/2009, 02:54 PM

I am incredibly interested to see how you will do the volute for the motorblock. I have been toying with the idea for quite a while just don't have enought information to start cutting one in the shop. PLease post your details on the volute and venturi!!!

mojo~ · 09/15/2009, 04:38 PM

well the volute is done for the most part. I have to drill and tap a couple holes. Order some titanium screws first so I know how big to drill. Just made the output pipe tonight out of sch 80 pvc. And mill out the inside of it some too so it would be less restrictive. Tomorrow will be the stand for the motor. I am waiting on the the Weldon 40 to come in anyhow. The lid is almost done a couple vent holes and it will be done. Then I will have to work on getting the bubble plate in and all the holes lined up for the pump. Probably running in another week or so.

MikeFisher1972 · 09/15/2009, 08:54 PM

when you finish your skimmer of skimmers who is gona ask for the blue prints first.
"THE NEW MOJO SKIMMER"
well with all of your experience on skimmers i would love to get my hands on them!!
tagging along to see the out come of the new line of MOJO skimmers.

mojo~ · 09/15/2009, 09:55 PM

well thanks for the promising words. THis is my first skimmer I have I have ever built. So their is a lot of learning curves for me. I will be building a second but first things first.
I still have the protective wrap on the bottom section but it is coming together.

It is not glued yet. I still have drilling to do and other things with the pump to do. but here it is set in place to give you a better idea of what its looking like.

mojo~ · 09/15/2009, 09:56 PM

That should give you all a better idea of Mojo's Mini

mojo~ · 09/15/2009, 10:01 PM

I have to add, I drilled the vent holes on the lid all by hand with a cordless drill.

no cnc here. Wish I had one at this point. lol

ERICinFL · 09/15/2009, 10:18 PM

Looks really good. I may try my hand at a cone skimmer, but I want to see some more DIYs first.

mojo~ · 09/15/2009, 10:28 PM

the cone will be next.

skimmy · 09/16/2009, 07:27 AM

hey, that looks great so far...

excellent work.
subscribed.

skimmy · 09/16/2009, 07:30 AM

you might want to look at possibly using a knife valve outlets for more control and smaller footprint.
this skimmer reminds me of a bk mini with the pump off to the side.

jdrabek · 09/16/2009, 09:40 AM

I am waiting to see Mojo inscribed into the lid.

Does look good. Can wait to see it in operation.

mojo~ · 09/16/2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by skimmy
you might want to look at possibly using a knife valve outlets for more control and smaller footprint.
this skimmer reminds me of a bk mini with the pump off to the side.

That was kind of the gal. I like the bk mini. But the reaction chamber is pretty small on one. So i moved the pump external and made the transition a little longer.

mojo~ · 09/16/2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jdrabek
I am waiting to see Mojo inscribed into the lid.

Does look good. Can wait to see it in operation.

Thanks and thats funny.I havent been able to figure out how to do it tastefully. Might have to take it and get it done or just get a label made.

Mojo~

fernandokng · 09/16/2009, 10:27 AM

nice! great job man.

mojo~ · 09/16/2009, 11:00 AM

thanks. Pump just came today. Woot !!

lordofthereef · 09/16/2009, 12:46 PM

Pretty nice. How much did this baby end up costing you?

mojo~ · 09/16/2009, 03:21 PM

lol cost, I havent added it up yet. Kind of afraid too to be honest
Ill tally it all up when I am done. Some of it is a learning curve as well. And I have material left over because some of it I had to buy at a min amount.

skimmy · 09/16/2009, 06:16 PM

another thing to think about is you could put the pump underneath for a smaller footprint, as long as it doesnt add too much back pressure. what's the height of the reaction chamber and total height?
oh, and sweet transition in the neck...

kentrob11 · 09/16/2009, 08:03 PM

Very nice!

mojo~ · 09/16/2009, 10:13 PM

well i was making an improvement to the bk mini as I wanted to give it more contact time.

Here are a couple pump pics

MSX-Jeff · 09/16/2009, 10:21 PM

Looking good

I wonder if that combo of pump/PW/reducer will be too much air for the 6" body...that skimmer is ~ the same dim's as the 160, and it has a hard time handling any more than 35 SCFH IME. When do you think you'll have the volute done and get some #'s?

Did you machine the tabs off of the volute cover? Aren't you worried about it coming out while running?

mojo~ · 09/16/2009, 10:41 PM

it will have two set screws just like the ATB mini airstar does to hold it in. I can fire it up right now and check out the air draw on it. The volute cover fits tight but I will still drill and tap the set screws in once I get them.

MSX-Jeff · 09/16/2009, 10:51 PM

Gotcha...that makes sense

MikeFisher1972 · 09/17/2009, 04:42 AM

MOJO on this picture is the bubble plate in use?
I have no experience with skimmers with bubble plates but should the pump go to the skimmer center "bubble plate" will there be a in hole for the water to flow in and the bubbles to rise from there?

mojo~ · 09/17/2009, 08:15 AM

yeap you are corect. THe skimmer pump is just setting there I havent drilled the holes yes. Just kinda set everything in place for a mock up picture.

09/15/2009, 02:54 PM	#51
nauticac4 Baby Fish Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,237	I am incredibly interested to see how you will do the volute for the motorblock. I have been toying with the idea for quite a while just don't have enought information to start cutting one in the shop. PLease post your details on the volute and venturi!!! __________________ Put Wings on it and Let it Fly!!! PBITAWA !!! Current Tank Info: 180 Cube 3x3x3. 29Gallon Sump 20 Gallon Fuge (1) Lumenarc Reflector w. 250W ARO Ballast and - Modded GS1 Skimmer - Eheim 1262 Return - Vortech MP40W and Swirler Stein

09/15/2009, 04:38 PM	#52
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	well the volute is done for the most part. I have to drill and tap a couple holes. Order some titanium screws first so I know how big to drill. Just made the output pipe tonight out of sch 80 pvc. And mill out the inside of it some too so it would be less restrictive. Tomorrow will be the stand for the motor. I am waiting on the the Weldon 40 to come in anyhow. The lid is almost done a couple vent holes and it will be done. Then I will have to work on getting the bubble plate in and all the holes lined up for the pump. Probably running in another week or so. __________________ Mojo~

09/15/2009, 08:54 PM	#53
MikeFisher1972 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 151	so when you finish when you finish your skimmer of skimmers who is gona ask for the blue prints first. "THE NEW MOJO SKIMMER" well with all of your experience on skimmers i would love to get my hands on them!! tagging along to see the out come of the new line of MOJO skimmers. __________________ President of Jacksonville Reef Keepers. Current Tank Info: 300gStarfire and a 8 foot monster

09/15/2009, 09:55 PM	#54
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	well thanks for the promising words. THis is my first skimmer I have I have ever built. So their is a lot of learning curves for me. I will be building a second but first things first. I still have the protective wrap on the bottom section but it is coming together. It is not glued yet. I still have drilling to do and other things with the pump to do. but here it is set in place to give you a better idea of what its looking like. __________________ Mojo~

09/15/2009, 09:56 PM	#55
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	That should give you all a better idea of Mojo's Mini __________________ Mojo~

09/15/2009, 10:01 PM	#56
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	I have to add, I drilled the vent holes on the lid all by hand with a cordless drill. no cnc here. Wish I had one at this point. lol __________________ Mojo~

09/15/2009, 10:18 PM	#57
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	Looks really good. I may try my hand at a cone skimmer, but I want to see some more DIYs first. __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.

09/15/2009, 10:28 PM	#58
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	the cone will be next. __________________ Mojo~

09/16/2009, 07:27 AM	#59
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	hey, that looks great so far... excellent work. subscribed.

09/16/2009, 07:30 AM	#60
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	you might want to look at possibly using a knife valve outlets for more control and smaller footprint. this skimmer reminds me of a bk mini with the pump off to the side.

09/16/2009, 09:40 AM	#61
jdrabek Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 199	I am waiting to see Mojo inscribed into the lid. Does look good. Can wait to see it in operation.

09/16/2009, 10:27 AM	#64
fernandokng Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 425	nice! great job man.

09/16/2009, 11:00 AM	#65
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	thanks. Pump just came today. Woot !! __________________ Mojo~

09/16/2009, 12:46 PM	#66
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Pretty nice. How much did this baby end up costing you? __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

09/16/2009, 03:21 PM	#67
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	lol cost, I havent added it up yet. Kind of afraid too to be honest Ill tally it all up when I am done. Some of it is a learning curve as well. And I have material left over because some of it I had to buy at a min amount. __________________ Mojo~

09/16/2009, 06:16 PM	#68
skimmy T3am Zissou Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Galactic Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1,123	another thing to think about is you could put the pump underneath for a smaller footprint, as long as it doesnt add too much back pressure. what's the height of the reaction chamber and total height? oh, and sweet transition in the neck...

09/16/2009, 08:03 PM	#69
kentrob11 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 4,520	Very nice!

09/16/2009, 10:13 PM	#70
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	well i was making an improvement to the bk mini as I wanted to give it more contact time. Here are a couple pump pics __________________ Mojo~

09/16/2009, 10:21 PM	#71
MSX-Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: On the Web Posts: 319	Looking good I wonder if that combo of pump/PW/reducer will be too much air for the 6" body...that skimmer is ~ the same dim's as the 160, and it has a hard time handling any more than 35 SCFH IME. When do you think you'll have the volute done and get some #'s? Did you machine the tabs off of the volute cover? Aren't you worried about it coming out while running?

09/16/2009, 10:41 PM	#72
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	it will have two set screws just like the ATB mini airstar does to hold it in. I can fire it up right now and check out the air draw on it. The volute cover fits tight but I will still drill and tap the set screws in once I get them. __________________ Mojo~

09/16/2009, 10:51 PM	#73
MSX-Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: On the Web Posts: 319	Gotcha...that makes sense

09/17/2009, 04:42 AM	#74
MikeFisher1972 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 151	MOJO on this picture is the bubble plate in use? I have no experience with skimmers with bubble plates but should the pump go to the skimmer center "bubble plate" will there be a in hole for the water to flow in and the bubbles to rise from there? __________________ President of Jacksonville Reef Keepers. Current Tank Info: 300gStarfire and a 8 foot monster

09/17/2009, 08:15 AM	#75
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	yeap you are corect. THe skimmer pump is just setting there I havent drilled the holes yes. Just kinda set everything in place for a mock up picture. __________________ Mojo~