chipson1

Hi Huiwen, The Eheims' are not pressured pump, I am afraid you can't use the Eheim pump for the beckett skimmer, you heed at least MD 40 for the 24" and MD 55 for the 32". The Eheim 1262 can support Mazzei version. Cheers! Chipson1

Stay tune, I will try to post the skimmer in action once they forward me the photo. I have posted my skimmer in action in other thread, try here http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...pic=17030&st=15 Cheers, Chipson1

No lah, it is more of my interest, when AI see the end product is so good, feel very siok! Chipson1

thc, Thanks for the info, but I diy my own gaskets to the flange specifications.

Hi AT, There is a specific way of incorperating the gasket, all ETS skimmers use gaskets. My beckett is running without any problem. If I have to groved the flange, additional cost will be incurred. Cheers! Chipson1

Do you mean gate valve? I don't use ball valve on the skimmer, gate valve can be found in the bulk ordering forum. Cheers! Chipson1

If the response is good, I don't mind to go into freelance DIY for you guys. Only if our big boss approves. Anyway thanks, Cheers! Chipson1

Mazzei direct from the State, beckett can get from buck ordering forum. Cheers!

Yes, it's the DIY rubber gasket, thanks bros for all the compliments. Cheers, Chipson1

It were all for my friends, so can save a little bit cost

Oh forgot to post your skimmer, will post it later.

The line up of the DIYs twins

The twins attached picture

The Mazzei Version, attached picture.

I have made another 24" Beckett skimmer with possible future extension to 32" or even 48" in case the tank population increase, this skimmer also inter-changeable with 684 Mazzei injector. Here is the first picture.

In fact they are both as good, but it seems the recent trend in Singapore is moe for beckett. I think in the long run, Mazzei will save quite a fair bit on the electric bill. Chipson1

The eheim pumps are not pressured pump, if your return line is long, it's better to use 25mm to advoid back-pressure. Cheers! Chipson1

I will be DIYing inter-changeable Beckett skimmer with Mazzei 684 injector which I brought back fr the State in May. Will post some picts for sharing! Cheers! Chipson1

It is a monster support up to 400 gal. Great skimmer. Happy and satisfied owner of the ETS! Cheers!

Thank you for all your PM, the ETS gemini 800 sold.

Depends on what type of joints, I use difference type of connector for difference joint. The Pict you shown is good for joint that do not need frequent dismantling, you can use teffon tap or rubber seals to prevent leakage when using the male and female connector. I would reccomand to use union if the joints require frequent dismantling. Chipson1

Skimmer in action

Skimate.

Hi all, I am selling off my ETS Gemini 800 down draft skimmer for $500, the skimmer of top of the line for home aquarium in the ETS family, this monster can support up to 400 gallaon tank, the flow rate 900 gph. Pls check out at the site for more information about this skimmer http://www.superskimmer.com/etss_800.htm Pump required : pressure rated 55RLT (MD55) or 40RLT (MD40) min; Attached some pictures for your reference. Interested pls PM me. Cheers, Chipson1

Hi DesMond, The end cap is for the first time siponing, you need to fill the entire pipe with water for the very first time, make sure the ball valve is closed (end cap closed if no ball valve installed) the vertical pipe is to facilitate the suction from the main tank. Once the water is filled, before turn on the ball valve below (or release of the end cap, if no ball valve installed) put the end cap back to the vertical pipe tightly, then open the ball valve and the water will be gushing down. When the return pump stop, water will still be trap in the U pipe as long as the vertical pipe is sealed with the end cap, restart the return pump and circulation resume. If you have ever used a overflow box before, you will then appreciate this vertical pipe, its so handyly postioned and no need the insertion of silicon tube to suck the water and air out of the pipe. Cheers! Chipson1