ASM G-1 Mod...Let's Do It!

So after searching these forums and others, and not finding much info, I decided to mod my ASM G-1 and post it. This is the "mesh mod." Very simply removing the pins from the needle-wheel impeller, and replacing with a type of mesh. The original mod suggests 3M blue scrub pads...I found some but they didn't appear very safe for use (particles falling off etc). Then someone suggested "Gutter Guard." A thin black plastic mesh...sold at most hardware stores.

I've taken a picture of my skimmer before the mod...then I took some pictures of the new and hopefully improved impeller.

While taking the skimmer and pump apart, I decided I might as well do some heavy maintenance and totally scrubbed out the skimmer body and everything else...no more feather dusters...sorry =( I also had what looked like sponges beginning to form inside the body...anyhow, it's all clean now and new impeller in place. It IS MUCH LOUDER... but maybe I'll find a better way or get use to the sound...

When I see the results (new skimmate) I will post pictures...wish me luck!

 

very nice work

will wait for the pics

 

Looks good. Hope you get some nice results!

 

Ok, so after 24 hours I have the same amount of skimmate that I normally get in about a week! WOOHOO! Looks like it worked...will let you know more!

The pic is of the skimmate collection after about 24hrs

 

Twice that amount of skimmate today! I'm so totally stoked with results so far. The skimmate was very wet, so I adjusted the output level just a hair...will see what happens