Where to buy a skimmer stand?

ken6217 · 01/04/2010, 07:57 AM

Who sells skimmer stands for in sump skimmers? I assume they are adjustable?

Thanks,
Ken

evergreenreeftank · 01/04/2010, 08:11 AM

i just used some eggcrate to make a stand for mine.

ken6217 · 01/04/2010, 08:27 AM

I've done this too but everytime I want to change the height for adjustments I have to cut more PVC and do trial and error and cut more. I heard that there is a stand that is adjustable. How that works, I have no idea.
Ken

leeit2me · 01/04/2010, 09:31 AM

Your best bet is to don't let the water level fluctuate in the area where you keep the skimmer at, by putting a baffle to keep the water level same all the time. I do use eggcrates to adjust my skimmer. Example: my water level is always at 11 inches and my skimmer requires a 9 inch depth, so I make a square stand and the height I make it 2inches high.

Just make sure you have enough room in your sump are to able to lift your skimmer cup for cleaning.

ken6217 · 01/04/2010, 09:46 AM

I am doing the same. My sump has a compartment with a constant water level of 9". This is where I will put the skimmer. What I was referring to was that this skimmer works well I believe between 6.5 to 8" depth. So instead of going back and forth cutting legs, maybe there is an adjustable stand. I'm lazy. :0
Ken

rick99vt · 01/04/2010, 11:53 PM

http://www.precisionmarine.com/html/skimmer_stands.html

Was searching for the same thing as you and came across this in another thread. I believe JR Aquatics said they sold it.

ken6217 · 01/05/2010, 09:49 AM

Great, thanks.
Ken

01/04/2010, 07:57 AM	#1
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	Where to buy a skimmer stand? Who sells skimmer stands for in sump skimmers? I assume they are adjustable? Thanks, Ken

01/04/2010, 08:11 AM	#2
evergreenreeftank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 215	i just used some eggcrate to make a stand for mine.

01/04/2010, 08:27 AM	#3
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	I've done this too but everytime I want to change the height for adjustments I have to cut more PVC and do trial and error and cut more. I heard that there is a stand that is adjustable. How that works, I have no idea. Ken

01/04/2010, 09:31 AM	#4
leeit2me Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bklyn,ny Posts: 241	Your best bet is to don't let the water level fluctuate in the area where you keep the skimmer at, by putting a baffle to keep the water level same all the time. I do use eggcrates to adjust my skimmer. Example: my water level is always at 11 inches and my skimmer requires a 9 inch depth, so I make a square stand and the height I make it 2inches high. Just make sure you have enough room in your sump are to able to lift your skimmer cup for cleaning.

01/04/2010, 09:46 AM	#5
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	I am doing the same. My sump has a compartment with a constant water level of 9". This is where I will put the skimmer. What I was referring to was that this skimmer works well I believe between 6.5 to 8" depth. So instead of going back and forth cutting legs, maybe there is an adjustable stand. I'm lazy. :0 Ken

01/04/2010, 11:53 PM	#6
rick99vt Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 38	http://www.precisionmarine.com/html/skimmer_stands.html Was searching for the same thing as you and came across this in another thread. I believe JR Aquatics said they sold it.

01/05/2010, 09:49 AM	#7
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	Great, thanks. Ken