Beckett skimmer

[BMW Rider]

I used 1" pipe for both the inlet and outlet. I researched a lot of skimmers, and 1" out seems to be able to hadle the return flow. I also did a test run after I had it all built and it has no problem draining. Iused a different pump for the test, so I will have to see how it does once installed with the MAK 4 (which arrived today). As for the gate valve vs ball valve, I will try this, and if I find it to be too hard to adjust finely, I can always swap it out.

The big 3" union was from Plumbful Warehouse by special order. I was not able to find one anywhere in stock in Calgary.

The inlet nozzles are just angled at what looked like it would direct the water in a decent upward swirl, nothing to technical there.

The Beckett housing is made up of a 1 1/2" slip - slip union and another 1 1/2" slip - threaded union joined with a short piece of pipe. There is a bushing in the bottom to reduce it to the 1" pipe, the Becket head seats onto this inside. The becket fit into the top threaded bushing perfectly and is then screwed into the top union. the beckett head that I have is a perfect fit inside the pipe. I drilled and tapped two holes for the air inlets. I may add a T and a valve to control the air volume if I find it needs it.

I will be on a quest to get some spa flex hose to finish up the plumbing tomorrow. Should have it running Friday at the latest.