Intricateart
Well-Known Member
So I built this skimmer about a year ago out of necessity from parts I had lying around.I've been thinking of building a newer skimmer out of acrylic but It has been working so well I haven't gone thru with it yet.I figured i'd share it with everyone.Other then the pump(i used a mag-7),it only cost around $30 to make.
Parts list-
Venturi inlet - @$25
3 liter soda bottle
Large skippy jar
@ 2ft tubing to fit pump to venturi
2 rubber washers
@ 2ft large airline tubing-for drain
Gatorade bottle
As you can see in the pic it works very well,removing about a gatorade bottle worth of thick waste per week.Here is a simple diagram. I don't use any valves and the skimmer is adjusted by its depth in the sump.Its great on a tight budget,and good for a laugh.The orange soda was good too!
Parts list-
Venturi inlet - @$25
3 liter soda bottle
Large skippy jar
@ 2ft tubing to fit pump to venturi
2 rubber washers
@ 2ft large airline tubing-for drain
Gatorade bottle
As you can see in the pic it works very well,removing about a gatorade bottle worth of thick waste per week.Here is a simple diagram. I don't use any valves and the skimmer is adjusted by its depth in the sump.Its great on a tight budget,and good for a laugh.The orange soda was good too!
