DIY Beckett Skimmer, w/pics

geo · 05-27-2002, 07:44 PM

i can send you a gasket for that thing if you still need it, nice job on the fabrication!

**scubadude** · 05-30-2002, 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by geo
i can send you a gasket for that thing if you still need it, nice job on the fabrication!

George!! Awww man...I feel nothin but love!!

Seriously though I would be forever greatful if you did that for me!! But being a DIYer im still curious as to where to get the stuff to make my own gaskets. The ID is 5 3/4" and the OD is 9 3/4"

**scubadude** · 06-09-2002, 09:12 PM

Well Geo is gonna send me some gaskets...thanx bud...Just got yer email

And I robbed one of the gaskets that seals my top on my other gasket just to see if it would work, and:

Well Im done with this project....

Lunchbucket · 06-12-2002, 09:50 AM

looks like great foam production!!

Lunchbucket

AzSnake · 06-12-2002, 01:26 PM

What mag drive did you end up going with?

**scubadude** · 06-12-2002, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by AzSnake
What mag drive did you end up going with?

Im using a mag12

**scubadude** · 06-12-2002, 10:47 PM

Mass foam attack required me to put a bigger collection cup....I know its not pretty but it is working well....I have to clean the skimmer out twice a day theres so much muck

And as you can see theres not much clearance, as its foaming onto the greenhouse.

Heres a pic of the micro bubbles

**scubadude** · 06-14-2002, 09:00 PM

Well I tried a different design after the first one, and if it works I will probably modify the other skimmer. I made a bigger collection cup with 1" drain instead of 1/4"

Northman_with_reef · 06-18-2002, 10:09 AM

Would'nt the skimmer tip over when the Collection cup is full????
Did you make a lid for the CC???

**scubadude** · 06-21-2002, 05:02 PM

The weight of the skimmer is mainly in the bottom portion, so no it wont tip over. I did make a lid for the CC but here again there are a few tweaks/adjustments that need to be made to these skimmers before I have them perfected the way I want them.

Skripo · 11-20-2003, 08:47 PM

Can you please give us a parts list for the Beckett housing? Thanks!

Skripo · 11-20-2003, 08:50 PM

What did you use for the beckett housing?

**Poseidon** · 11-21-2003, 10:39 AM

Old thread but I wish I would have seen this earlier....

Great looking skimmer!!! So are the Snailman DIY's still running or did this Beckett replace them?

**scubadude** · 11-27-2003, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Skripo

What did you use for the beckett housing?

I used smokies old design, which is no longer on the web (atleast the link I had is dead) but there are better and more improved designs now out....check this one out...its pretty detailed on how to put it together.

http://www.bluechunks.net/reef/diyinjector/

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Originally Posted by Poseidon

So are the snailman DIY's still running or did this beckett replace them?

Actually the other way around....the DIY snailman skimmers replaced the beckets :P Becketts require alot of pump and a DIY snailman CC skimmer doesnt, thus the electrical consumption was much less on a DIY snailman CC skimmer and more effecient for the larger volume systems I was running....becketts are good skimmers for tight areas and powerful skimming though IMO.

Skripo · 11-27-2003, 08:22 AM

Thanks for taking the time to post, I appreciate the help but what I am looking for is the housing used on the current aerofoamer. It works better because of the lower air volume and resulting vacum stability.

Can anyone take one of these apart and send the pics or give me a materials list?

I know it's made from 1 1/4 " fittings, possible an emptied checkvalve union combo piece.

Thanks!

**Poseidon** · 11-27-2003, 10:27 AM

Thanks Scuba, I had been wanting to build a DIY skimmer, "just cause" and the Snailmans skimmer looks like the one I'm going to try....

SeaQ · 11-28-2003, 10:53 PM

Skripo,not sure if its the new aerofoamer housing but a 1'' PVC repair fitting is what i used, it's a sliding tube & housing arrangement,be sure the top unscrews,some don't.Keith

DaveB · 12-09-2003, 08:47 AM

Scubadude, really enjoying your skimmer project. the link you provided for the building of the beckett chamber is now a funny little mpeg of a baby farting

I am following your project and doing one of my own and would love to see the beckett chamber disassembled an to understand how it functions and what the peices are. Thanks for all the great pics and keep up the good work. DaveB

Dave B.
New Port Richey Florida

foundahobby · 12-22-2003, 11:19 PM

I found this at Home Depot and fits perfectly, housing the Beckett.
Part#032888605053 1" IPS PVC
Part# 041193054890 Slip Joint Washers
I don't have pic's yet, but get this at Home Depot and you will see what I am talking about.

reefmanray · 02-16-2004, 08:18 AM

Just saw a nice set up using the Beckett on Creative Reefs. DIY HSA By Ian McDonald. I think that the effeicency is inproved if you use it coming from the top of the skimmer.

05-27-2002, 07:44 PM	#21
geo Citizen Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: central ohio Posts: 140	i can send you a gasket for that thing if you still need it, nice job on the fabrication! __________________ george w. www.geosreef.com

06-09-2002, 09:12 PM	#23
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,276	Well Geo is gonna send me some gaskets...thanx bud...Just got yer email And I robbed one of the gaskets that seals my top on my other gasket just to see if it would work, and: Well Im done with this project.... __________________ Rocky

06-12-2002, 09:50 AM	#24
Lunchbucket Tenant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 67	looks like great foam production!! Lunchbucket __________________ "Master of the Box Lunch" Check out my nano Other Reef Pics

06-12-2002, 10:47 PM	#27
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,276	Well I thought I was done Mass foam attack required me to put a bigger collection cup....I know its not pretty but it is working well....I have to clean the skimmer out twice a day theres so much muck And as you can see theres not much clearance, as its foaming onto the greenhouse. Heres a pic of the micro bubbles __________________ Rocky

06-14-2002, 09:00 PM	#28
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,276	Skimmer No. 2 Well I tried a different design after the first one, and if it works I will probably modify the other skimmer. I made a bigger collection cup with 1" drain instead of 1/4" __________________ Rocky

06-12-2002, 01:26 PM	#25
AzSnake Just Moved In Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oro Valley Az Posts: 5	What mag drive did you end up going with?

06-18-2002, 10:09 AM	#29
Northman_with_reef Stonehammer Productions ™ Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Norway(Scandinavia) Posts: 461	Would'nt the skimmer tip over when the Collection cup is full???? Did you make a lid for the CC??? __________________ They said aquariums would be relaxing......(yeah right) Saltvannsforum My LFS

06-21-2002, 05:02 PM	#30
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,276	The weight of the skimmer is mainly in the bottom portion, so no it wont tip over. I did make a lid for the CC but here again there are a few tweaks/adjustments that need to be made to these skimmers before I have them perfected the way I want them. __________________ Rocky

11-20-2003, 08:47 PM	#31
Skripo Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Beckett Housing Can you please give us a parts list for the Beckett housing? Thanks!

11-20-2003, 08:50 PM	#32
Skripo Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Beckett Housing What did you use for the beckett housing?

11-21-2003, 10:39 AM	#33
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,234	Old thread but I wish I would have seen this earlier.... Great looking skimmer!!! So are the Snailman DIY's still running or did this Beckett replace them? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-27-2003, 08:22 AM	#35
Skripo Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Beckett housing Thanks for taking the time to post, I appreciate the help but what I am looking for is the housing used on the current aerofoamer. It works better because of the lower air volume and resulting vacum stability. Can anyone take one of these apart and send the pics or give me a materials list? I know it's made from 1 1/4 " fittings, possible an emptied checkvalve union combo piece. Thanks!

11-27-2003, 10:27 AM	#36
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,234	Thanks Scuba, I had been wanting to build a DIY skimmer, "just cause" and the Snailmans skimmer looks like the one I'm going to try.... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-28-2003, 10:53 PM	#37
SeaQ New in Town Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakewood,Wa. Posts: 1	Skripo,not sure if its the new aerofoamer housing but a 1'' PVC repair fitting is what i used, it's a sliding tube & housing arrangement,be sure the top unscrews,some don't.Keith

12-09-2003, 08:47 AM	#38
DaveB New in Town Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 3	Beckett chamber link no good Scubadude, really enjoying your skimmer project. the link you provided for the building of the beckett chamber is now a funny little mpeg of a baby farting I am following your project and doing one of my own and would love to see the beckett chamber disassembled an to understand how it functions and what the peices are. Thanks for all the great pics and keep up the good work. DaveB Dave B. New Port Richey Florida

12-22-2003, 11:19 PM	#39
foundahobby New in Town Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TEXAS-DFW Posts: 2	Beckett containment! I found this at Home Depot and fits perfectly, housing the Beckett. Part#032888605053 1" IPS PVC Part# 041193054890 Slip Joint Washers I don't have pic's yet, but get this at Home Depot and you will see what I am talking about.

02-16-2004, 08:18 AM	#40
reefmanray New in Town Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Baltimore Md Posts: 1	Just saw a nice set up using the Beckett on Creative Reefs. DIY HSA By Ian McDonald. I think that the effeicency is inproved if you use it coming from the top of the skimmer.

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