First beckett Skimmer

[smoknreefrs]

hello all. i just recently purchased a becket skimmer, and there are some small, what i will call spider web cracks on the beckett housing. it doesnt look like there will be any water there because they are located where the air valves are

 

[smoknreefrs]

here are some pics i hope they help

 

[TimberTDI]

Are they cracks or crazying from the acrylic glue?

 

[leoskee]

My neck hurts!

Rotate the pics Smoke.

I wouldnt worry about those cracks. If you feel there is a need for concern get some weld-on and glue the valves and cracks.

 

[smoknreefrs]

sorry about the pic, but i didnt realize until it was already posted...lol

those are certainly cracks...and i am also wondering what keeps the becket from pushing out of its housing since there are no twist or thumb screws to hold it in place.

 

[smoknreefrs]

i dont kow if it is possible or not, but if possible could a mod please rotate the pics upright:lol2:

 

[leoskee]

Here ya go. Only cuz I know ya. :fishhit:

 

[smoknreefrs]

ahh much better....

 

[leoskee]

I'll send you my bill for the chiropractor.

 

[smoknreefrs]

yeah, a wicked case of taco bell neck:theyareon:theyareon

 

[DevIouS]

:lol:

Thanks Leo!

 

[PalmTree]

I have the exact same cracks on my becket as well. I've been running it that way for about 2 years and no problems yet! (knock on wood!)

 

[jackson6745]

If air can pass through the housing, dialing it properly can be a chore. FWIW I like the new style becketts MRC has. They are sealed and have a 1" female thread inlet. Pricey though.

 

[cali_reef]

All MRC beckett housings crack, they suck!!

 

[smoknreefrs]

jackson you stated that the new beckets are better. so i am assuming, if can get a chance to come up some "spare" dough i can replace them with the newer models with no problems and no mods.

 

[jackson6745]

Yes. You can replace the beckett housing for $85. Just screw in the new one, no mods.

 

[crox99]

All MRC beckett housings crack, they suck!!

I know this was coming. Why do they crack?

 

[smoknreefrs]

i just read the MRC Club in the RC forums...it seems that there is a wicked case of overtightening:smash: going around ( it wasnt me that did it though). other than that the skimmer is a great piece of equipment. it is really skimming well, and it certainly kicks the butt of the ER needlewheel i had:lol_large.

 

[loismustdie]

There is no comparison of a beckett to a needle wheel. Becketts outperform with a high wattage cost, needle wheels perform, but with a lower wattage cost. Me... I like becketts. Meshwheels are a promising compromise of both, but like everything else... bugs need to be worked out. Nice choice on the skimmer. Weldon 4 will seal the crack if there are any issues.

 

[marino6t9]

good luck