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Old 12-09-2011, 03:52 AM
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yup, eggcrate should work.....just zip-tie the bajeebers out of it....
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Old 12-09-2011, 03:57 AM
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yup, eggcrate should work.....just zip-tie the bajeebers out of it....
Just need some clarity here as I'm not familiar with the term 'bajeebers'
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Old 12-09-2011, 04:02 AM
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I raised my skimmer with a "table" with pvc pipe for legs zip tied to an egg crate top. It is stable with minimal dead spots.
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Old 12-09-2011, 05:30 AM
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Wow. Thanks for all the quick replies!

Eggcrate and PVC it is!
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Old 12-09-2011, 07:50 AM
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Speaking of egg crate, where do people in the Vancouver area get it? Home Depots near me only seem to carry the "chromed" egg crate.
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Old 12-09-2011, 08:43 AM
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Speaking of egg crate, where do people in the Vancouver area get it? Home Depots near me only seem to carry the "chromed" egg crate.
Good point...
Where do we buy this ? I've never looked for it but I will need some
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Old 12-09-2011, 01:31 PM
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most home improvement stores will carry it.....dont ask for eggcrate tho.....the guys will likely look at you funny.....ask for light diffuser panels.....should be in the electrical section
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