BK Mini Skimmer build.... DIY !

[Troylee]

Btw I used those big rubber feet so the cord can go out the bottom with out any problems... There like a 1"x1" square and a 1/2" tall.

 

[mojo]

awessome, this will go on my rimless. about 120 gallons overall.

 

[gar732]

Hey, can you guys post some details on how you glue everything together and what adhesives you use? Do you clean the acrylics with anything first?

And troylee, at what temp and for how long did you heat that peice for. Thanks

 

[Troylee]

Glue I use Weldon #3 with the pins and needles style....
Heating should be around 360* it takes about 10 min or so....
I couldn't tell you a exact temp I just go off the feel of the material when it is pliable I roll with it... It's more experince than anything I forgot way more than I will ever know.... Been doing it almost 20yrs.....

 

[gar732]

Thank you sir. I'm going to try my hand at some acrylic work. Hopefully it comes out halfway decent. Hey, even a blind squirrel gets a nut every now and again right.

 

[Troylee]

Need help or got questions ask away man.... I love seeing you guys actually learn how to do this stuff by just looking at pics etc.... I wish the Internet was loaded with knolodge on the subject when I started... It would have saved me alot of material lol.. trial and error gets expensive quick....

 

[gar732]

Thanks, I'm sure I'll have some questions once I get going. I've got some material on its way.

 

[Troylee]

Make sure you get a nice quality cast material such as acrylite gp, plexiglass G, or polycast...
Pretty much the rest is garbage and inconsisitant.... Which means gluing nice bubble free joints is almost out of the question and strength issues arise.....

 

[mojo]

where are the pictures guys? .... lol

 

[mojo]

ok ok, I did take a couple pics to share. coming along nicely. actually skimmer @ 1 is in testing phase 1 right now :)

 

[mojo]

 

[mojo]

last but not least.....

Me taking a picture for you all....

 

[sprinklerdudes]

that is pretty freaking sweet

 

[mojo]

thanks.

 

[Troylee]

Man I have to say that thing is sexy bro!!!!!!;)

 

[FISH PROS]

man that skimmer is a work of art. great job

 

[mojo]

Thanks guys . its breaking in now. will get more pics as it breaks in.

 

[Just Clownin Around]

Are the bubbles supposed to come out of the front that way. Maybe its the pic but almost looks like there's an air leak from the front of the pump. Can we get a foam pic and a pic of the skimmate

 

[gar732]

That's good stuff. I'm waiting for the rest of my material to get here and I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks guys.

 

[Troylee]

The pump is inside the body so what your seeing is the bubbles being pulled down from above the bubbleplate from the current inside to the exit plumbing... There is no air leaks...;)