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Unread 02/20/2004, 02:10 PM   #76
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P.Sherman, 42 Wallaby way, Sydney????


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Unread 02/20/2004, 02:22 PM   #77
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Unread 02/20/2004, 03:26 PM   #78
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I am a patent detective.

I think you all should put a stop to this copying product. I'll report this to the Tunze police. SIKE !!!

Aaahhh this idea has came up even the tunze came out with their product. I came up with an idea by accident, When I put my racing rc boat in the lake and hold on to it, I saw the prop put a powerful jet of water and push the weeds in the lake around really good. I have so many power heads laying around with an rc boat propeller attach to it. While I was working on it, a friend came out with a similar stuff and then I saw the tunze came out with their product. I did not have so much time working on it and keep putting it off. Didn't even have a chance to get it patent, actually I did some paper work but ran into a red tag. Base on the patent policy, you can use any pump but not similar design to one that already exist something like that. Anyway, I have seen many improvements. I probably use your idea and finish my. I even try the propeller that they use for rc submarine, less vibration. The rod that the giant pump has is made out of coated stainless steal, it will russ and break off.

The propeller that you use is not sufficient in high speed. You should use a prop that RC boater use for racing which is made of plastic not brass. For the rod, I use the fiberglas rod that rc car use for their shaft and modify it to size.


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Unread 02/20/2004, 04:50 PM   #79
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Might have been said already, but if you scroll down to the bottom of the screen, there's a "subscribe to this thread" link


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Unread 02/20/2004, 04:56 PM   #80
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P.Sherman, 42 Wallaby way, Sydney????
OMG, I still can't get that out of my system...... I need to stop watching that movie...... :P


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Unread 02/20/2004, 09:08 PM   #81
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DonJasper,
How about some photos?


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Unread 02/22/2004, 10:30 AM   #82
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does anyone have a diagram of this


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Unread 02/22/2004, 11:29 AM   #83
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WOW!! Can't believe I missed this thread the first time around. Might have to make rocks to hide these too!!


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Unread 03/10/2004, 03:16 PM   #84
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Unread 03/11/2004, 11:54 PM   #85
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DonJasper,
How is it working out?


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Unread 03/13/2004, 10:33 PM   #86
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Well I actually made three of them. I've only got one in the tank right now - it's a 40 gallon, and one is enough for the entire tank. It's been running flawlessly for like a month or so.

On with the pics. The first one is one showing the completed impeller. You can see the wire axel showing through the tubing, the hot glue I used to attach the tubing to the impeller, and the (remaining) bottom bearing.



This is a the end cap that fits over the top of the impeller. It's been trimmed somwhat. Usually there's a fixture sticking out the side where the water flows out. And the water input (which is usually like 2" long), has been cut down. The cup where the bearing sat has been enlarged and lengthened so it's a hole just large enough for the tubing to fix through.




This is the assembled powerhead ready for the propeller.




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Unread 03/13/2004, 11:55 PM   #87
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What brand powerhead is that?


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Unread 03/14/2004, 12:40 PM   #88
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I just did this to my Maxi Jet 1200 and it works if i help it start in the water... I guess maybe Maxi Jets just arnt strong enough? Anyone have ideas?


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Unread 03/14/2004, 01:29 PM   #89
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niko, how are you covering the little prop so it doesn't chop anything up that touches it?


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Unread 03/14/2004, 01:39 PM   #90
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1 1/2" PVC Pipe over the prop with slots cut in it toward the powerhead side for water intake. Will post picture shortly if i can get it all working


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Unread 03/14/2004, 01:48 PM   #91
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Well here are the pictures.. Still havent tested... my superglue is still drying on the 3/16" tube to impeller maginet joining My first test was with hotmelt and it failed. Also does anyone know if Hotmelt is safe? if not I need to change some stuff

Here is the impeller assembly with prop on it and guard
http://www.nicksreef.com/images/diy/...0to%20Prop.JPG
Here is looking into the prop
http://www.nicksreef.com/images/diy/...The%20Prop.JPG
And all assembled
http://www.nicksreef.com/images/diy/...0Assembled.JPG


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Unread 03/14/2004, 03:20 PM   #92
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I don't think you'll need that output tube any longer on the side of the impellar housing.


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Unread 03/14/2004, 05:06 PM   #93
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What do you meen?


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Unread 03/14/2004, 05:14 PM   #94
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At the base of your modification, there is the regular outlet of the MaxiJet. At this point, what can/will it do? Nothing.


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Unread 03/14/2004, 05:16 PM   #95
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oh yea im alittle slow hehe Yea im gonna cut it off just havent gone that far yet Im not sure the powerhead is strong enough to spin the prop


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Unread 03/14/2004, 05:45 PM   #96
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Well... It keeps wanting to spin backward.. any ideas on how to make it spin foward?

It trys to spin backward then the shaft slides out then pops back in then it does it again except this happense really fast... when it does go the right way its pretty sweet


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Unread 03/14/2004, 08:21 PM   #97
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Put a plastic tab so it's on the tip of the prop. Place it so it will stop the prop if it starts to go backwards and just nip it when it's running forwards.

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Unread 03/14/2004, 08:30 PM   #98
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You wouldent happen to have a drawing or picture to show exactly what you meen do you?


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Unread 03/14/2004, 08:41 PM   #99
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Not yet.. Mines still in the glueing stage... I hope to have one tomorrow.

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Unread 03/14/2004, 08:53 PM   #100
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