Auto Cleaning Skimmer neck

fe342185 · 11/10/2008, 11:07 AM

Hi All,

I am wondering if anyone has built one. I know deltec sells one for $1200 but I cant see why. I was ondering if one can be built using the parts on the links below and maybe a windshield wiper. I am willing to test and experiment with my skimmer but would like some feedback first on the parts to be used just incase there are parts that would be better.

Motor:
http://servocity.com/html/3-12v_gear_motors.html

Arm:
http://servocity.com/html/servo_power_gearbox_arms.html

* Car wiper blade cut to size.
* a digital timer and or my aquacontroller to control and wipe every hour.

My concers are:
* Motor cannot handle to friction cased by the wiperblade
* Motor gets moisture and rust
* Motor shaft rusting

Thanks

fe342185 · 11/11/2008, 07:15 AM

bump

11/10/2008, 11:07 AM	#1
fe342185 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 641	Auto Cleaning Skimmer neck Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has built one. I know deltec sells one for $1200 but I cant see why. I was ondering if one can be built using the parts on the links below and maybe a windshield wiper. I am willing to test and experiment with my skimmer but would like some feedback first on the parts to be used just incase there are parts that would be better. Motor: http://servocity.com/html/3-12v_gear_motors.html Arm: http://servocity.com/html/servo_power_gearbox_arms.html * Car wiper blade cut to size. * a digital timer and or my aquacontroller to control and wipe every hour. My concers are: * Motor cannot handle to friction cased by the wiperblade * Motor gets moisture and rust * Motor shaft rusting Thanks

11/11/2008, 07:15 AM	#2
fe342185 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 641	bump