Isaac Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Conceptual skimmer wiper design: The idea of this concept is to have the motor "remote" and not directly mounted to the skimmer, allowing for a low profile install. I have yet to find a place for gears/pulleys.low voltage/low rpm motor: http://amzn.com/B00NXD1Q18 $16.88 motor bracket: http://amzn.com/B00TK0X03U $7.28 motor controller: http://amzn.com/B007TH4EN6 $10.99 motor gear/pulley:belt:wiper gear/pulley:wiper shaft bearings: http://amzn.com/B00VNV9LIC $4.84-or- wiper shaft nylon washers: http://amzn.com/B0040CTTS8 $8.99wiper shaft: http://amzn.com/B00FKJD5E4 $2.72wiper mount: (use shaft material and stainless set srews, and tap kit)wiper: 2x http://amzn.com/B0114A566C $10.97 (needs 2 so it will always be centered and dont require bearings on shaft) Since my skimmer output dumps into a sock, the waste can drop back in w/o any issues. However the point is to gear it slower so it DOESN'T drop back in. pulley/belt possibilities: http://amzn.com/B00THZJNTI http://amzn.com/B00JR6LTQW the motor/bearing/pulley combinations and possibilities are endless, bleh. If you have room, its probably best to buy one of these pre-made While the cost of the materials might be 80% the perceivable cost, they buy their materials bulk, they have tons of research, and honed the gearing and physics perfectly to make an end product. but I need low profile, so I'll be doing this DIY some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Do it! shush, hard enough to keep my mind in check w/o you egging it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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