Thanks for the welcome,
So far I'm re-designing a few details after a good discussion on Reef Central with regards to "a wishlist" from users on what a good "Rotating Return Unit" should have. Next time I'll try and start the poll here.
I'll be testing in a couple of weeks in the Sea-Squirrel test bin for a month or so.
I won't release details until all the bugs are out. Pics and Parts list to follow. In the meantime you can follow the progress on my website.
p.s - That Sea-Squirrel runs real sweet in my reef, modding it this weekend with an acrylic mount so I can mount it in the tank end corner.
Some quick Reef-Rat 1.0 details:
- Reef-Rat 1.0 sweeps 90 degrees
- has a 1.0" piping configuration with no restrictions
- allows a 1100 gph plus flow rate
- only external moving part is jet-nozzle and drive shaft
- no O-rings or seals to leak or wear
- will have a universal low profile female threaded adapter on top
- on/off power switch to stop jet-nozzle in any position or for feeding
- can have any length jet-nozzle feed pipe (vertical pipe) approx 3"-10"
- can easily adapt to acrylic tanks as well as glass
- will use a 1, 2, or 4 rpm gear-motor
I'm sure there's more, I'll post it on my web page...
Thanks again