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10/23/2008, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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Skimmer Repair Ideas
Ok, we have an hsa-2000 skimmer (http://www.marinetechnical.com/page7.html), the problem is the top part of both main tubes is missing (the critical beckett injector, see pic below). From my research it seems like I should be able to refabricate the missing parts.
The tank it will run on is a 600g display, 700g system. Will this skimmer be enough? Should I change the design at all? What pump should I get to power it? And what are the purposes of the diffuser plates I see in other beckett type skimmers? Any other ideas or suggestions? Thanks! Part we have: What the skimmer should look like: |
10/24/2008, 03:53 PM | #2 |
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Bump... anyone?
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10/25/2008, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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the purpose of the diffuser plate is to increase / maximize contact time for the bubbles..
An iwaki 100 rlt would probably run it.. |
10/25/2008, 03:55 PM | #4 |
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Well, you are missing the becketts, as well as the outer housing which encloses them, into with the air control valves are screwed. I would think that's more than just a little fabrication, though I have seen people do it with both fancy clear acrylic and ghetto large PVC Or just buy the part as in the link you provided.
How tall is that skimmer. I have two becketts on my skimmer, and even with added height, I'm not sure that would be enough for such a large system, though I am admittedly unfamiliar with this particular skimmer.
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10/25/2008, 03:56 PM | #5 |
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BTW, where is there a diffuser plate in that pic?
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