Wood air stones

[ZigZagZombie]

Was wondering can you make air stones out of white pine?? Tried one, but it did not work. Or is it another type of wood that they are made of?? I know they are cheap, but had some pine and just thought i would give it a try....

 

[Will C1]

pine is too dense and resiny, i believe thier made from balsa.

 

[Anonymous]

Actually I think its basswood. Look up snailmans diy CC skimmer plan- there are links etc there.

 

[Anonymous]

Check this out
http://www.users.voicenet.com/~reefman/airdiff.htm

 

[trigger0214]

I've been using the ones form Sanders and they seem to last forever. I believer they use limewood, although, I have no idea what that is...

 

[O P Ing]

hi.
Limewood is the old-fashion air "stone." But since limewood is difficult to get, some people use basswood. Balsa does not work well, since it get "soggy" when wet, I heard...

Most skimmer use venturi because it is a lot more reliable than air stone skimmer. However, some of the most efficient skimmers are air stone type.

 

[Will C1]

bass wood is what i meant, sorry not been geting much sleep here new baby and all.

 

[O P Ing]

hi.
WillC, my son woke everyone in the house up at 4am this morning. I am sure many other people knows how you feel.

 

[ZigZagZombie]

Thanks for the info. I'll pick up some basswood. I can get it at the local hobby shop.....

 

[Will C1]

it grows here naturally just go cut some down and dry it in your stove.

 

[ZigZagZombie]

:lol: :lol: .....I think i'll just buy it at the hobby shop. :wink:

 

[Will C1]

lol i figured as much i tried it just for kicks it works pretty good you can make any size you need for any application.

 

[rayjay]

I buy basswood from a local hardwoods shop. It's cheaper than buying at the hobby and craft shops. My stones are 2"X2"X7" with a 7/8" bore so I need lots and the cost is important.

 

[ZigZagZombie]

Thanks guys for all your help. The stones work great. Better then the ones you buy at the store.

 

[dragon0121]

For those of you building your own air stones, try this! The ultimate in wooden airstones, and easy to make! I make a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 3" KW Awesome Air diffuser, driven by a Medo 0502, puts about 12"+ foam on my 6" CC skimmer!

 

[rayjay]

This is the head of foam I get with my stones which are very simple to make.

 

[Chris Witort]

rayjay your skimmer looks like it could use a lid!

 

[ZigZagZombie]

8O 8O Wow....I agree with that...

 

[wombat1]

I guess I don't understand...what's the point of DIY airstones when they cost maybe 50 cents a piece?

 

[dragon0121]

Wombat,
I have a 5' tall skimmer that is 6" in diameter. I would need to use about 6 - 4" airstones. At the LFS 3" airstones are $3 each. Cost me around $20 to buy enough for a month. I costs me about $7 for each KW awesome air diffuser. Always a reason! :lol: