DCReefer1964 August 17, 2013 Share August 17, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a kit or instructions on converting a CS1 Recirculating Skimmer to an external skimmer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 18, 2013 Share August 18, 2013 just seal it up watertight and run it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 August 18, 2013 Author Share August 18, 2013 just seal it up watertight and run it. Please elaborate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin August 18, 2013 Share August 18, 2013 you probably need to glue the bottom plates together to get a good seal. the pipes may need to be glued together as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k August 18, 2013 Share August 18, 2013 Uniseals in the bottom are going to be difficult to make watertight. Ask Brandon (jason the filter freak) how he did his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM August 18, 2013 Share August 18, 2013 Uniseals in the bottom are going to be difficult to make watertight. Ask Brandon (jason the filter freak) how he did his. Right. Seems like you will need three bulkheads for the bottom uniseals and then either have a groove for a large oring cut into the bottom plate or glue it together. You would also need to glue the pvc pipe instead of just pressure fitting it together. I will really like the flexibility of having it in sump because every bit of it just pulls apart for cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 August 19, 2013 Author Share August 19, 2013 Right. Seems like you will need three bulkheads for the bottom uniseals and then either have a groove for a large oring cut into the bottom plate or glue it together. You would also need to glue the pvc pipe instead of just pressure fitting it together. I will really like the flexibility of having it in sump because every bit of it just pulls apart for cleaning. Thanks all for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 August 19, 2013 Share August 19, 2013 The uniseals are watertight so don't worry about those. Glue base and flange as well as all the piping. The input nipple can be tapped to 1/2" npt and use a threaded fitting. The threaded studs that hold the bubble chamber need to be sealed and glue the bubble chamber instead. Switch out out gate valve with a standard one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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