Skimmer Impeller Mod

Der_Iron_Chef · #1 01-14-2007, 06:36 AM

Interesting. Ok--I'll remember the "no question is a dumb question" rule

Also--what about using those zip ties to secure the gutter guard or whatever else?

Side note: I've always had a bit of an issue with microbubbles (I use it as HOB) and the bubble diffuser box was always noisy. Well, I put some airline tubing on the output vent hole and the other end about an inch below the water surface. Ta-da! No more microbubbles or noise (for now). We'll see if it continues to work

Salinity Now · #2 01-15-2007, 02:18 AM

Drew, I havn't tried zip ties to secure some form of mesh yet. I'm going to try and wrap the impeller with thicker fishing line and more wraps first. Kinda like what this guy "Andrew" did on the link below. The photo is about midway down this thread.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=7

Der_Iron_Chef · #3 01-15-2007, 02:20 AM

Ahhhh. Looks interesting. Any pics of your process? Let us know how it goes!

Salinity Now · #4 01-16-2007, 04:07 AM

No pics yet

. I'll take some photos when I've got'er tuned in better.

Terry

Salinity Now · #5 01-20-2007, 12:18 AM

Drew, here is a link that I found on one of the RC threads regarding the modifications to the impeller.

http://www.randystacye.com:80/diythreadwheel.htm

I wonder where I'd go to pick up that fancy "PF5" mesh material? Is it at Home Depot, Home Hardware? If so which section? If I find the stuff I might have the guts to start choppin'er up

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Terry

AndyL · #6 01-20-2007, 02:19 AM

mavgi on RC was providing it for a while (no longer doing so). It's some form of housewrap to create airspace under siding in warmer climates.

As it's something not used in our climate - I doubt you'd find it at home depot.

Salinity Now · #7 01-20-2007, 03:51 AM

Well that bites! I'll swing by some of the hardware stores tomorrow and check'em out anyway. Ya just never know! Thanks any way Andy.

Terry

Der_Iron_Chef · #8 01-20-2007, 04:27 AM

Terry--

Looks like his results were crazy! Too bad you can't, apparently, get this stuff in Calgary. Yet another reason to move to a warmer climate

Let me know what you find and how it works. I'm really paranoid about tinkering with my CSS now, because it's been giving me problems....overflowing at night (operating well all day and then apparently going nuts overnight)...etc. We shall see, though!