Originally Posted by antologia2007
i was thinkin in buying a super skimmer 220
i thought i had it down
the ovf pulls the water down via gravity to the sump then the skimmer does its job without the need of a pump (i was wrong correct me if im wrong)
what i understand is now from the 2nd post is that the ovf sends the water to the Sump then a pump sends it to the skimmer then the skimmer returns it to the sump then a return pump sends it back to the DT
if this is true what type of pump gph does the skimmer need?
in the
500's
1000's
1500's gph range
You're getting it! As I said, some skimmers use an airpump driven airstone to supply the bubbles and water movement . . . but they're considered much less effecient than waterpump driven models. Thus a water pump is needed solely for the skimmer . . . be it a hang-on type, or in-sump type skimmer.
Some skimmers actually provide the pump in their package, I think (but aren't 100% sure) SuperSkimmers do provide a pump (or maybe I'm thining of the ASM brand). If not, all skimmer manufacturers have a specified pump size and usually an actual brand and size of pump recommened. You'd have to consult the manufacturer's specifications as they vary from brand to brand.