Propeller for Reeftec

[yazid]

I saw this UK website selling RC powerboat.

This is the price list of the 50mm propeller at 4.99 pound sterling.

http://www.ripmax.com/PriceList/E0725.html

Since Tanzy is there, do you think you could bring some back?

US Site:

Another site: http://www.funrcboats.com/prop_chart1.htm

Upgraded PLASTIC Prop, (low cost, 1440) factory polished (40mm x 1.4 = 2.198"): $2.99 each

Regards

[Tanzy]

OK, if you can wait until July or I can mail it to you.

[Phang]

So.... YAzid,

You starting something on this Reeftec DIY???

[spade]

yazid.

which pump/ph r u using for the DIY??

[yazid]

yazid.

which pump/ph r u using for the DIY??

I think AT can supply the source for Little Giant pump. PE-2?

So is there stock yet?

[yazid]

So.... YAzid,

You starting something on this Reeftec DIY???

Hi Phang,

Do you think Hai Cheong can make plastic propeller?

Regards

[Phang]

Well, if you have lots of money.......

Wouldn't it be easier if we use acrylic.... shape it up, heat it and bend????

then drill small hole in centre......

[mv3i]

think props have to be design properly ... else would not BE ABLE TO propel .... ( not really that easy lah ! )

[clowntrigger]

guys, I believe that is alot of RC shop in Singapore that sell the boat propeller, so why you need to go to great distance to get it? There is a building(I think it is the very old Safe superstore) opposite the Red Star resturant that house a few RC shops, just pop in there and ask, they should have the boat propeller for you.

[Phang]

Mua haahaahaahaa.......Always to the rescue.....

[clowntrigger]

guys, I believe that is alot of RC shop in Singapore that sell the boat propeller, so why you need to go to great distance to get it? There is a building(I think it is the very old Safe superstore) opposite the Red Star resturant that house a few RC shops, just pop in there and ask, they should have the boat propeller for you.

Just to add, it is at Chin Swee road.......

[mv3i]

yah .... getting a ready made one would be a better idea .... except ... dunno how much it cost ??? ReD Star Restaurant manah ? Is it the Tim SUM place at CHin Swee Rd ?

[TanGo]

Buy a tiny desk fan.. Take the fan blade, throw away desk fan.. WallaH! instant propeller... hehehe

[clowntrigger]

yah .... getting a ready made one would be a better idea .... except ... dunno how much it cost ??? ReD Star Restaurant manah ? Is it the Tim SUM place at CHin Swee Rd ?

Yep, you are right....

[bawater]

so, correct me if i'm worng.

A cheapo version of the reeftec would be:

1. an internal spare powerhead(flowrate to be discussed later)

2. a long shaft to fit the powerhead(e.g break a overhead filter pump for the shaft & cut to size) & extend out to fit on a propeller

3. the propeller to push & twirl the water.

4. some acrylic to make box/casing. some egg crate to cover too.Some pvc pipe to make the circle bit where the prop goes.

5. Timer- on/off 4 hrs interval(a $10 powerhead is expendable)

i'm no good at drawings, but you've seen the reeftec so u got the idea.

& a little searching ard i found it works: Follow this thread:

DIY reeftec

so anybody any idea how much is a prop?

[clowntrigger]

Just to add, it is at Chin Swee road.......

Ok Guys, I am confused at the point of writing, after confirming with some of my RC friends, the correct place should be Fu Lu Shou complex and Fook Hai Building, sorry for getting yu guys confused on the location

[Anthony]

Fu Lu Shou complex ???

which level?or shop name... maybe tml i can go there see see ... my sch inthat area.

by the way centre point got a shop selling planes propeller, but dunno suitable or nt ..

[clowntrigger]

the shop details is as follow

Rochor branch: 149 Rochor Road, #02-24 Fu Lu Shou Complex, Singapore 188425 (Next to Bugis Junction MRT Station)

Tel:(65)63394295..

shop name is Rotor

[spiff]

mmmmm they got online shop. rotor

[yazid]

Just to add, it is at Chin Swee road.......

Mrjoe can u check it out?

[Anthony]

ohh ok .. tml go check out the price.

[yazid]

Fu Lu Shou complex ???

which level?or shop name... maybe tml i can go there see see ... my sch inthat area.

by the way centre point got a shop selling planes propeller, but dunno suitable or nt ..

Plane propeller? Either way we could put the propeller to face the front or the back. It depends on how we mount it.

It should be at least 50mm propeller. I'm not sure whether 50 mm is the diameter or the radius. I think it is radius. Maybe AT can tell us.

[mv3i]

yazid .... must let us know if it works ....

[Anthony]

sure no problem ... i studying in short street.. nearby.

tonite u guys tell me the size of the propeller then i can go check out .

i know that there is a shop in centre point comfirm got sell propeller... they got quite afew size to choose. my friends got the propeller to diy her plane b4 ...

[Achilles Tang]

I suggest patience!

With a commercial unit like the Tunze Turbelle Stream following on the success of the Reeftec unit (which is a DIY concept)... I am sure that in the next couple of months, the Taiwanese will be coming out cheaper clones!

Unless you have a direct drive pump to measure the impeller shaft diameter, and source around for a drive dog to fit the prop onto it and fit over the shaft... it will be very much hit and miss. Especially, if you use RC air plane props, try RC boat props... these are designed to move water, not air.