Oil skimmer for ST35n ATC MC coolant tank

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AMThomas

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Iowa, USA

• Apr 22, 2013

• #1

Hey guys.

Does anyone have a recommendation for an oil skimmer? I'm looking for something that will work dependably and be pretty reliable. I've been looking at a Mighty Mini from Abanaki. Is this a good skimmer, or are there better ones?

Thanks,
Aaron

 

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SMT

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• Apr 23, 2013

• #2

Abanaki and Zebra both have good products. I have a zebra belt style skimmer and an unidentified brand wheel type. The wheel removes a shit ton of oil but needs a large space to work in.

The belt version fits into smaller areas. I have ours on a timer set to run 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off a few times in the middle of the night.

Works awesome.

 

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kevinsr

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• Apr 24, 2013

• #3

been usin the generic belt skimmers from mcmaster carr for years with no complaints
run 24/7 for years on end
mount with a couple beam clamps, come with a timer in the box

 

allloutmx

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• Apr 24, 2013

• #4

i like the zebra product...we bought one and then we made a bunch of our own based on their design. if you want i can email you what we have going on...i just did the same thing with another guy this morn so icld just fwd u in on it

 

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michaelthomas

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• Apr 24, 2013

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I would like to look at what you have designed to see if I can make one up.

Mike

 

allloutmx

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• Apr 24, 2013

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michaelthomas said:

I would like to look at what you have designed to see if I can make one up.

Mike

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shoot me your email add

 

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michaelthomas

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• Apr 24, 2013

• #7

Thanks.....do you think a 5 gallon container would be sufficient? I have a bunch of those around.

Mike

 

allloutmx

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• Apr 24, 2013

• #8

i dont see why not...you can deviate from our design in many ways, so long as you maintain the general theory...skim from top, aerate and seperate.

 

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SMT

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• Apr 24, 2013

• #9

How about a pic of the skimmer you made. Im curious now

 

allloutmx

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• Apr 24, 2013

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SMT said:

How about a pic of the skimmer you made. Im curious now

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AMThomas

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• Apr 25, 2013

• #11

Hey alloutmx,

That's a pretty neat design. I PMed you my email.

Thanks,
Aaron

 

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michaelthomas

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• Apr 25, 2013

• #12

If you take a look on the zebra website.....there is an accessory called the "hammerhead", which is just another variation on the skimmer box. It's way simpler in design for someone who may not have sheet metal stuff to make the metal one. Could just use PVC, and something to create flotation.

Mike

 

allloutmx

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• Apr 25, 2013

• #13

michaelthomas said:

If you take a look on the zebra website.....there is an accessory called the "hammerhead", which is just another variation on the skimmer box. It's way simpler in design for someone who may not have sheet metal stuff to make the metal one. Could just use PVC, and something to create flotation.

Mike

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i agree...dont get carried away and make this project too complex.

 

redraptor

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• Mar 12, 2014

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