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Skimmer Overflow

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jeremy, Dec 26, 2015.

  1. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    OK I got it done yesterday. @Armydog@Armydog posted a link to Reef bum video showing how to install float switch on your skimmer cup for protection of overflow.
    The biggest pain was drilling the nylon bolt. It took some time but I got it.
     
    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  2. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

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    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  3. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    I will download a couple more pics later my phone is extremely slow this morning.
    I used a 5/16 nylon bolt, 3 nylon nuts. Could probably use 2 but I wanted some height adjustment. I drilled the bolt slowly and cooled it in water several times during cleaning so the bolt didn't warp.
    Then used float switch and hooked to apex break out box. I will screen shot skimmer program later.
     
    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  4. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

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  5. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

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    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  6. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    Here's Reefbum's video if you missed it.
     
    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  7. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    I should really do that too. I hate when my skimmer overflows.
     
    blackx-runner, Dec 26, 2015
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  8. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    Its Pretty easy. The only PITA is drilling the bolt.
    My skimmer rarely overflows. But when it does I am usually out of town lol.
     
    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  9. Armydog

    Armydog Expert Reefkeeper

    Armydog, Dec 26, 2015
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  10. FishBrain

    FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

    Good job man. It's always nice to add more redundancy.
     
    FishBrain, Dec 26, 2015
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  11. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    I think i'll make my own adapter. I've got access to a manual lathe at work that should make quick work of something like that.
     
    blackx-runner, Dec 26, 2015
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  12. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    Well that was fun...
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    But....
    I'm going to have to modify an existing holes in my skimmer cup, or make a new one, or find a smaller float switch. That one catches on the skimmer cup. Adapter success :) Functional FAIL!! :confused:
     
    blackx-runner, Dec 26, 2015
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  13. FishBrain

    FishBrain Expert Reefkeeper

    I would just drill a new hole for the float.

    Bill
     
    FishBrain, Dec 26, 2015
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  14. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    Can you heat it and bend it a little or is it still too close?
     
    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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  15. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    its just too close, it would need to remain straight to clear everything. There is plenty of room if I just move it inward a little bit.
     
    blackx-runner, Dec 26, 2015
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  16. jeremy

    jeremy Acro Addict

    Maybe you can use a Dremel and make the hole a slot so you have adjustment room.
     
    jeremy, Dec 26, 2015
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