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09-29-2010, 03:00 PM
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Almost complete today.
Cutting out the holes for the pump and the bulkheads on the top of the skimmer box  Coming together  Plumbing of the diffusion plate  All together  Getting ready to get wet....still need to complete the lid and the bottom of the box. I didn't want to weld the bottom of the box on before I gave it a try. I would have liked to have rounded over the box, but I accidentally welded the body on before I got a chance to get it on router table. 
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09-29-2010, 03:25 PM
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Got the skimmer into the sump
 . The first thing I noticed was the diffusion chamber. Since I plumbed the inlet of the skimmer directly to the plate I would need to ensure there is a pre-filter or grid to prevent debris from getting into the skimmer in this case macroalgae from the refuge. I'm glad I didn't glue the bottom onto the box yet. The next build I would probably add a keyhole flange to the bottom of the skimmer body to give access to the plate
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09-29-2010, 03:34 PM
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You have amazing skills! I am curious as to how much a project like this costs? Is it really more cost effective to diy a skimmer?
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09-29-2010, 07:44 PM
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Those are completely MAD DIY skills you got there. Amazing!!!!
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09-29-2010, 08:44 PM
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Ok I was going to post about how much I loved your aquascape. Seriously one of the sweetest I've seen I love the right side especially. I miss the sand but if you don't go nuts =)
Your diy skills are inspiring beyond belief! I so wish I could work with acrylic. I've never tried mind you but I don't have the toolshed you do nor the financial opportunity to experiment! I also noticed your virtual plumbing warehouse is quite well stocked! Thanks for sharing in so much detail and good luck with the skimmer. I know looks/cleanliness must be important to you but could some sort of angled interior be fitted INSIDE the skimmer body to angle towards the neck?
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09-29-2010, 09:17 PM
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Great thread, everything is well thought out and clean. Thanks for sharing all of the photos!
I am looking forward to seeing how everything progresses.
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09-30-2010, 03:15 PM
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Left the skimmer running for a day now and everything seems fine. I'll try to get things finished today and hopefully have it back in and plumbed in it's final location before the weekend Here are some shots of what it managed to pull out during the test. I'm quite surprised with only around 4" of water in the chamber.   
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