watson_barrett September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Well I just moved the GS2 w/ the 2 pumps to my new setup over the weekend; however, I think the water is too deep and the skimmer overflows w/ both pumps running. Need to raise it up a good 4-7" i'm guessing. What shoudl I use to accomplish this and keep the base of the skimmer sturdy so it doesn't tip over? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 make a box from egg crate and zip ties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 and make the legs out of 1" pvc pipe. the top eggcrate. works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson_barrett September 15, 2009 Author Share September 15, 2009 sweet, good thinking guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 cement blocks, rocks, sand, bricks, cat litter box, milk crate, dixie cups, pvc, eggcrate, coffee cups, glasses, acrylic, glass, aluminum, empty soda cans, tires, old shoes, egg cartons, logs, sticks, your cat, empty 2 part bottles, kalkwasser containers, polyethylene foam, ashtrays, etc. Some of these items might work for less time than others, most are salt water safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Well I just moved the GS2 w/ the 2 pumps to my new setup over the weekend; however, I think the water is too deep and the skimmer overflows w/ both pumps running. Need to raise it up a good 4-7" i'm guessing. What shoudl I use to accomplish this and keep the base of the skimmer sturdy so it doesn't tip over? Any thoughts? Once you figure out the correct height let me know and I can provide something maybe slightly more elegant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson_barrett September 15, 2009 Author Share September 15, 2009 thanks dan, what would you suggest/think for operational rage 5-9" w/ 2 pumps or so??? I think right now i'm in 13" which appearently isn't enough backpressure for the double pump set-up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 thanks dan, what would you suggest/think for operational rage 5-9" w/ 2 pumps or so??? I think right now i'm in 13" which appearently isn't enough backpressure for the double pump set-up.. 6" should be the magic number. 13" is a little deep for even one pump. Shoot me email if you need help, much quicker that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Looks like you already have a solution, but I just want to second the ovc - I made a little stand out of pvc and superglued a piece of acrylic to the top of it to make a stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilan September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 I did the PVC legs and eggcrate top, assembled with zip ties thing too. Works like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonP September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and bought plastic food storage containers. They come in various depths. Mine were about 5 inches deep. Drilled a couple of holes in the bottom to let all the air out, flipped them upside down and put the skimmer on top. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikryd September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 (edited) cement blocks, rocks, sand, bricks, cat litter box, milk crate, dixie cups, pvc, eggcrate, coffee cups, glasses, acrylic, glass, aluminum, empty soda cans, tires, old shoes, egg cartons, logs, sticks, your cat, empty 2 part bottles, kalkwasser containers, polyethylene foam, ashtrays, etc.Some of these items might work for less time than others, most are salt water safe. I think it was Jeff Foxworthy that said a Redneck is one with: "A glorious lack of sophistication" Using any, or all of those items, might fit into that category. lol (I had to use that reference since my wife was telling me about it last night when we took the dogs for a walk and saw a really nice depiction of the definition ) Edited September 15, 2009 by Sikryd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Grenier September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k September 15, 2009 Share September 15, 2009 I think it was Jeff Foxworthy that said a Redneck is one with: "A glorious lack of sophistication" Using any, or all of those items, might fit into that category. lol (I had to use that reference since my wife was telling me about it last night when we took the dogs for a walk and saw a really nice depiction of the definition ) Git-r-done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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