Any one want to build Euro-type skimmers together?

[Liam]

I think you'll have trouble keeping the water level consistant in an overflow-powered skimmer.

You're welcome to come look at my skimmer sometime if you want. I think I still have drawings and parts lists lying around in the basement. (pencil and paper, so I can't link them here).

Nate

My Deltec is fed off one of my overflows,works flawlessly
The key to this type of feed is the skimmer needs to be of the recirculating type thus requiring a very low flow rate,i think mine is around 160 gph.

 

[clamm]

Liam, I am assuming that you are pulling much more over the overflow then 160GPH, so are you running the excess water directly to the sump I am guessing and just using a valve feeding the skimmer to get you 160GPH?

 

[Liam]

Liam, I am assuming that you are pulling much more over the overflow then 160GPH, so are you running the excess water directly to the sump I am guessing and just using a valve feeding the skimmer to get you 160GPH?

correct,i have around 1000gph going through each overflow.I have the skimmer take off one of the overflows via a large diameter pipe which acts a resevior and keep supply very constant because the res is always full.

 

[Reef55]

Liam, any chance you could post a picture for us? Thanks!

 

[Liam]

Liam, any chance you could post a picture for us? Thanks!

there is one in my 150 gallon major project thread,i don't have access to my filed pics right now.

 

[Shenlung]

Someone want to do this particular project again with a new group of aspiring reefers? My littel HOB skimmer is virtually useless in my sump and i could use a nice 10 foot tall super skimmer

 

[maurod]

I have one of these that was built by Nate himself. I'd be happy to sell it to you
M.

 

[NateHanson]

I get $10 every time that thing passes hands, ok?

 

[maurod]

I get $10 every time that thing passes hands, ok?

Lol, you should pay me for keeping your legacy going.