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Old 02-02-2005, 11:23 PM   #1
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DIY Dual Beckett Skimmer


I have my dual beckett skimmer finished.

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Old 02-03-2005, 10:07 AM   #2
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looks good. i am having a tough time finding the pump curves for the GenX 55. the higher the head pressure the pump can handle the more efficient the skimmer will be. for using dual becketts a pump that can handle loads of head pressure would be ideal.

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Thats quite a slick piece of engineering, nice to have access to a decent shop, eh
Can't wait to see it after you get it fired up
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looks good. i am having a tough time finding the pump curves for the GenX 55. the higher the head pressure the pump can handle the more efficient the skimmer will be. for using dual becketts a pump that can handle loads of head pressure would be ideal.

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Old 02-04-2005, 10:08 AM   #5
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i got pictures, i was hoping to find the pump curve. it says it can pump 26', that is great. i was just wondering what the gph was at 26'.

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Old 02-06-2005, 04:16 PM   #6
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New pic of it running added..


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Kewl, looks like you got good foam and stuff. Be interesting to see it with both Becketts running
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Old 02-07-2005, 01:30 AM   #8
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I am happy with what it is doing now with only one beckett. I can't wait to see what it does when fully broke in and on dual becketts...


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