Making of Beckett skimmer

[chipson1]

As promise, I will attach all the pict of my DIY beckett skimmer for those would like to DIY themself.

Just for those who are keen to DIY their own skimmer, it is not economical at all other than self satisfaction.

Material used:

Injector

1. 3"dia x 5" clear PVC

2. 3"dia grey PVC end cap

3. Grey PVC sheet cut into 5" dia

4. 1" male connector

5. 1" dia union

6. 1" dia L bow

7. 1" dia L bow with female connector

8. 1" hose adaptor

9. 1/4" air valve

10. 1" PVC pipe

11. 1/4" nylon screws X 4

12. 3/4'dia male connector x 2

13. 3/4" felmale connector x 2

14. 3/4" union

15. 3/4" PVC pipe

See attached images in sequence

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Beckett injector insatalled in clear PVC housing

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Union for water intake from pump

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Injector unit assembly

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Material for reaction chamber:

1. 8 mm black acrylic plate

10" x 6" 2 pcs

8" x 6" 2 pcs

10" x 8.5" 2 pcs

2. Reaction riser

150mm tube

6" 1pc lower riser

8" 1pc upper riser

5" 1pc collection cup

100mm tube

8" 1pc riser neck

I used this Arifix to glue the balck box and the riser together.

Attached images

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Riser chamber with injector

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Assembled unit

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showing the injector nozzle

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Finished parts ready for assembly

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Finished product

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DIY Beckett Skimmer ready to put in action

[AlfaRomeo]

Bro, how much is the total cost for all the materials?

and did you put in a baffle in the mixing box?

[chipson1]

Skimmate after 1 day

[chipson1]

Bro, how much is the total cost for all the materials?

and did you put in a baffle in the mixing box?

Alfa,

This tube are sold in min 1 meter, so evrey different size need 1 meter. I paid in total about 4++ close to 500. Its more an interest.

I do not need baffle as the injector nozzle is slightly higher than the reaction riser.

[roidan]

great foam chipson,

u will inspire many to go down the road of DIY

[typrobin]

Material for reaction chamber:

1. 8 mm black acrylic plate

10" x 6" 2 pcs

8" x 6" 2 pcs

10" x 8.5" 2 pcs

2. Reaction riser

150mm tube

6" 1pc lower riser

8" 1pc upper riser

5" 1pc collection cup

100mm tube

8" 1pc riser neck

I used this Arifix to glue the balck box and the riser together.

Attached images

nice piece of work...

anyway, where did u get the acrifix??

[DeepBlue]

Beautifully done!!!! You are good!!!! Just change the beckett housing to an acrylic one....will be super chio liaoz

[Achilles Tang]

Very nice.... good DIY attempt.

Simple yet functional!

But I guess you left out some features to reduce cost... although it will pay itself off in future for easier maintenance though.... less frustrations!

Tip: You could also consider adding more supports for the down pipes in case of sudden tugs causing stress in certain joints.

AT

[Eric]

Skimmate after 1 day

Nice DIY chipson although a bit costly, but it looks good & work good........Material cost $500, but satisfaction.......priceless :-)

Eric

[chipson1]

great foam chipson,

u will inspire many to go down the road of DIY

Thanks Roidan,

I am inspired by both the SRC & Reefcentral DIYers, so hopefully local reefers who wants to DIY can find more help in their DIY dreams.

Cheers,

Chipson1

[chipson1]

nice piece of work...

anyway, where did u get the acrifix??

Typrobin,

The Acrifix is similar to weldon from the US, you can get it from Dama or Highlander.