The center tube in the skimmer reactor is not secure. It moves around and comes to rest in a diaginal position in the reactor. The second, fatter tupe in the reactor seems to "clip in" and it stays secure. Should there be a gasket or something to hold the center tupe in place?
The problem I have with the pump is the shape. If the pump is the the upright position, the outflow points up. The intake of the skimmer is at the bottom. There is at least a 6" rise difference. I attached a 90 degree elbow to the pump outflow and I raised the skimmer by 4" by placing it on a brick. This worked, but...I will have hight problems under my stand and I don't like the brick idea. Is the turpo pump designed to work in a sideways position with the pump outflow pointed at the skimmer inflow?
The turbo pump seems minimal. I attached a RIO 2500 and it worked great. Also, the little back air intake hose is just not long enough to reach the front of the turbo pump. I guess I could use regular, clear airline tubing instead.
Finaly, how should I plumb the skimmer outflow ports? The directions say the outflow should not be placed directly in the sump water because this will create back pressure. I don't want splashing or noise.
Thanks !!!!!