How to modify a Barr 4220 skimmer

[CarlaW]

The title says it all. I would like to pick up the performance on the skimmer that I have, and I will leave it up to the skimmer guys out there to describe to me as to how to get this done. If you all need pics, we can do this. All I ask is that when you go thru the process, be fairly detailed, OK??? So have at it folks, I hope you can help.

 

[mojoreef]

man you dont waste anytime do ya. pics boy pics


Mike

 

[CarlaW]

Here is some pics, let me know if you need more.

 

[Myteemouse]

looks like its working good to me!
(but things can always run better right!)
What about a "bekket mod" (spelling prolly wrong)

 

[CarlaW]

To be honest, I am about as mechanically inclined as a toaster, that is why God made folks like Mojo to walk us thru this stuff.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[gas4544]

Here is the manufacturer's website: http://barraquatic.com/super_skimmers.php

Looks like an Iwaki pump driving the dual beckets. What size Iwaki is it?

You could contact Barr Aquatics, there are in Spokane.

 

[CarlaW]

This skimmer was made in Spokane, Washington, not those folks. The Iwaki is an Iwaki 100, 2000 gph.

 

[Poseidon]

Seems that you could make a recirc pretty easy Charlie, just drill a couple holes for bulk heads and away you go.

 

[mojoreef]

Charlie basically we just have to take the priciples of skimming (math) and then figure out how to make it work with what you got. To tired now but we will look at it as the week goes by.


Mike

 

[CarlaW]

Seems that you could make a recirc pretty easy Charlie, just drill a couple holes for bulk heads and away you go.

Hey Mike, thanx for the idea, I will be talking at ya!!!

Charlie basically we just have to take the priciples of skimming (math) and then figure out how to make it work with what you got. To tired now but we will look at it as the week goes by.


Mike

We need to work on the dwell time, correct???