2000g System overview - Page 9

jnarowe · 10/01/2006, 11:51 AM

very nice work. I wish he hadn't got ticked off at me so I could have gotten a needle wheel from him!

nyvp · 10/01/2006, 12:17 PM

the dimensions are I belive 18" wide is the body of the skimmer by about the base is close to 24" squared and its close to 5 ft high.

dgasmd · 10/01/2006, 12:24 PM

So, what is the diameter oft eh diffuser plate? 16"? That looks so sickening. I hope you become very obssessed with locking your doors and windows because with as close as I live that thing will never be safe LOL................

jnarowe · 10/01/2006, 12:35 PM

no kidding!

nyvp · 10/01/2006, 01:19 PM

I have no worries. when you come by un announced say hello to my 150 lbd female Tosa

dgasmd · 10/01/2006, 01:33 PM

Ouch........ So much for coming to visit LOL...................

jnarowe · 10/01/2006, 04:06 PM

she's so cute!

nyvp · 10/01/2006, 06:59 PM

She is very cute and sweet as long as you don't mess with my new skimmernator

To give you an idea of the size here you go

jnarowe · 10/01/2006, 07:15 PM

nice. can't wait to see it in action!

thesaent14 · 10/01/2006, 07:30 PM

hey nyvp what pump will you be using for this monster

btw

the hall set up looks really good

Chrisrush · 10/02/2006, 07:12 AM

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real dart with baldor motor

thor32766 · 10/02/2006, 09:50 AM

now thats a skimmer!

46bfinGA · 10/02/2006, 11:34 AM

cant wait to see it in action,thats so what i need for my next tank.im curious to see how the dart works on that.any hints on where to find the dart with baldor motor?and specifically what is the difference or advantages to going that route?

nyvp · 10/02/2006, 12:04 PM

UPDATES UPDATES !!!!!

$1,000.00 worth of fittings

Slowly getting all the pcs together

took down the construction site and finally moving forward

Ceiling done with 150cfm Panasonic vent and ceiling light

Electric Panel ( power center ) ruff in complete

My son having fun with the killer dolphin

jnarowe · 10/02/2006, 12:25 PM

Wow! That's a lot of parts.

I must have bought 5 or 6 times from Savko before I had it all together. The sweeps are cool. I used a lot of flexible PVC so I didn't need many elbows etc. but I would definitely use sweeps instead.

spazz · 10/02/2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally posted by nyvp
UPDATES UPDATES !!!!!

ha ha ha that is cute. I wonder if it will cost dad a fortune in scuba lesions and such when your boy gets older. ha ha ha dad your getting your son addicted to one of the most expensive hobbies. LoL
by the way that stone base looks AWESOME! i cant wait to see the rest of the stand finnished off and water in the tank. the boy needs his swimming pool. LoL

nyvp · 10/02/2006, 01:14 PM

hey spazz can you explain the difference between the two motors on the dart?

spazz · 10/02/2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by nyvp
hey spazz can you explain the difference between the two motors on the dart?

sure
the only real difference is in the motors them selves. baldor brand motors are made for the industral trade. where the A.O.Smith motors are not as heave duty rated. the baldor motors have an aluminum case with cooling fins all the way across the main body of the motor. wheere the ao smith motors dont. when the mootrs are under that kind of load the tend to heat up. the ao smith motors cant handle that and the thermal protection switch pops. which shuts down the motor. the baldors with there more effecient cooling systme can disapate the heat and not trip the thermal shut down switch. you can use an ao smith motor but you have to be very careful with the wattage draws and drag on the motors. even though the wattages are alot lower than the motor is use to runnign at the drag caused by the design of the needle wheel causes the mootrs to heat up. it the cooling systme cant handle that then it just shuts down until the motor cools off. this is the main reason to use the baldor motors for needle wheels. i was getting surface temps of 140-150 deg off the ao smith motors. and 100-110 off the baldor motors. and that extra heat can be transferedto the water. so its better all around to use the baldor motors. the problem there is there tough to find. they dont make them any more so you have to find used ones.

sharemaster · 10/02/2006, 02:07 PM

Wow what a thread I was sat here in th U.K pointing at bits and saying to the gf look at this..... look at that..... He's going to do........ And he's got a .......... and thats as big as you..... look at his son in there

I'm getting some dissaproving looks!!

Keep it up and more pics lol

46bfinGA · 10/02/2006, 02:35 PM

ohh ok i didnt realize that you have to find them used.where do you get the needlewheel for the dart? i have a new dart with the ao smith motor.

in this application,the dart is not really dealing with a huge load being recirculated on the skimmer right?no head pressure?any estimates on what the body of the skimmer will cost me to be made?im real interested in this,being that the dart is cheaper to buy and less wattage then multiple needlewheels.plus less parts to maintain.tank is looking so good.cant wait to see some water flowing in it.

nyvp · 10/02/2006, 10:25 PM

hey dgasmd
I need your help for ideas for my heat and humidity.
I raised the roof as well as added a 150 cfm fan. Should I vent it outside?
should I add a cold air vent to my tank room?
Should I tap into to my a/c return line from my room so it goes straight to my air handler supply?
I know close off the room as much as possible and seal in my sump

Anything else?
thanks for the help.
If you come back with some helpful hints I'll let you rub up against my skimmer when you come by.

reefwonders · 10/04/2006, 12:57 PM

Sweey setup

I second Scott's skimmers, they are quality built and well designed too.

Kaser · 10/04/2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by nyvp
I have no worries. when you come by un announced say hello to my 150 lbd female Tosa

your mutt can play with my 175 pound rot!

His neck is 29 inches. He wears a colar is 32" at the last hole, i can use it as a belt. It's unreal.

Seriously though man. This tank is off the hook! This is like, seeing that my dream CAN be done. lol!

Ensperational man.

Keep up the good work. If you ever need a website made for yourself... drop me a PM.

dgasmd · 10/04/2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nyvp
hey dgasmd
I need your help for ideas for my heat and humidity.
I raised the roof as well as added a 150 cfm fan. Should I vent it outside?
should I add a cold air vent to my tank room?
Should I tap into to my a/c return line from my room so it goes straight to my air handler supply?
I know close off the room as much as possible and seal in my sump

Anything else?
thanks for the help.
If you come back with some helpful hints I'll let you rub up against my skimmer when you come by.

Sending PM

coldwaterreefer · 10/04/2006, 02:42 PM

spazzs stuff is top notch. nice living down the road from him.

10/01/2006, 11:51 AM	#201
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	very nice work. I wish he hadn't got ticked off at me so I could have gotten a needle wheel from him! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/01/2006, 12:24 PM	#203
dgasmd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: US Posts: 3,402	So, what is the diameter oft eh diffuser plate? 16"? That looks so sickening. I hope you become very obssessed with locking your doors and windows because with as close as I live that thing will never be safe LOL................ __________________ Arguing with ignorant people is an exercise in futility. They will bring you down to their level and once there they will beat you with their overwhelming experience. Current Tank Info: Currently out of the hobby, but considering a Comeback V 2.1!

10/01/2006, 12:35 PM	#204
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	no kidding! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/01/2006, 01:33 PM	#206
dgasmd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: US Posts: 3,402	Ouch........ So much for coming to visit LOL................... __________________ Arguing with ignorant people is an exercise in futility. They will bring you down to their level and once there they will beat you with their overwhelming experience. Current Tank Info: Currently out of the hobby, but considering a Comeback V 2.1!

10/01/2006, 04:06 PM	#207
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	she's so cute! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/01/2006, 12:17 PM	#202
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	the dimensions are I belive 18" wide is the body of the skimmer by about the base is close to 24" squared and its close to 5 ft high.

10/01/2006, 01:19 PM	#205
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	I have no worries. when you come by un announced say hello to my 150 lbd female Tosa

10/01/2006, 06:59 PM	#208
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	She is very cute and sweet as long as you don't mess with my new skimmernator To give you an idea of the size here you go

10/01/2006, 07:15 PM	#209
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	nice. can't wait to see it in action! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/01/2006, 07:30 PM	#210
thesaent14 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: miami lakes florida Posts: 1,591	hey nyvp what pump will you be using for this monster btw the hall set up looks really good

10/02/2006, 09:50 AM	#212
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	now thats a skimmer! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

10/02/2006, 11:34 AM	#213
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	cant wait to see it in action,thats so what i need for my next tank.im curious to see how the dart works on that.any hints on where to find the dart with baldor motor?and specifically what is the difference or advantages to going that route?

10/02/2006, 12:04 PM	#214
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	UPDATES UPDATES !!!!! $1,000.00 worth of fittings Slowly getting all the pcs together took down the construction site and finally moving forward Ceiling done with 150cfm Panasonic vent and ceiling light Electric Panel ( power center ) ruff in complete My son having fun with the killer dolphin

10/02/2006, 12:25 PM	#215
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	Wow! That's a lot of parts. I must have bought 5 or 6 times from Savko before I had it all together. The sweeps are cool. I used a lot of flexible PVC so I didn't need many elbows etc. but I would definitely use sweeps instead. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/02/2006, 01:14 PM	#217
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	hey spazz can you explain the difference between the two motors on the dart?

10/02/2006, 02:07 PM	#219
sharemaster Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 70	Wow what a thread I was sat here in th U.K pointing at bits and saying to the gf look at this..... look at that..... He's going to do........ And he's got a .......... and thats as big as you..... look at his son in there I'm getting some dissaproving looks!! Keep it up and more pics lol

10/02/2006, 02:35 PM	#220
46bfinGA Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ball Ground, Ga. Posts: 1,333	ohh ok i didnt realize that you have to find them used.where do you get the needlewheel for the dart? i have a new dart with the ao smith motor. in this application,the dart is not really dealing with a huge load being recirculated on the skimmer right?no head pressure?any estimates on what the body of the skimmer will cost me to be made?im real interested in this,being that the dart is cheaper to buy and less wattage then multiple needlewheels.plus less parts to maintain.tank is looking so good.cant wait to see some water flowing in it.

10/02/2006, 10:25 PM	#221
nyvp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 3,633	hey dgasmd I need your help for ideas for my heat and humidity. I raised the roof as well as added a 150 cfm fan. Should I vent it outside? should I add a cold air vent to my tank room? Should I tap into to my a/c return line from my room so it goes straight to my air handler supply? I know close off the room as much as possible and seal in my sump Anything else? thanks for the help. If you come back with some helpful hints I'll let you rub up against my skimmer when you come by.

10/04/2006, 12:57 PM	#222
reefwonders http://img.photobucket.co Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Munith,MI Posts: 434	Sweey setup I second Scott's skimmers, they are quality built and well designed too. __________________ Bob Current Tank Info: 250 DD Marineland

10/04/2006, 02:42 PM	#225
coldwaterreefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: brooklyn park mn Posts: 87	spazzs stuff is top notch. nice living down the road from him. __________________ THE LEATHER KING Current Tank Info: 120 reef