sump is running 2
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posiden
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The build looks really good. You did a nice job for sure.
For those who don't know, he's having a little issue with the skimmer. Look in the collection cup. Lots of water in there. We're trying to find a solution without having to cut out the baffles and trim them down. That will be the last resort.
What silicone did you use?
How big is your return pump? GPH?
I think if you shut it down, drain the water out, get rid of the pink foam under the sump tank you can then raise the skimmer up that distance. That will get you a little more out of the water. You don't need that foam under that tank. It is designed to run without anything under it. That and adjusting the skimmer water level might just get you out of the woods on this one. Also maybe flowing a little less water through the sump. That will help to lower the water level in the first chamber by a little bit due to the amount of water rushing across the first baffle. You might be experiencing a little resistance through the bubble trap too. How far off the bottom did that center baffle wind up? I know you were shooting for 1".
For those who don't know, he's having a little issue with the skimmer. Look in the collection cup. Lots of water in there. We're trying to find a solution without having to cut out the baffles and trim them down. That will be the last resort.
What silicone did you use?
How big is your return pump? GPH?
I think if you shut it down, drain the water out, get rid of the pink foam under the sump tank you can then raise the skimmer up that distance. That will get you a little more out of the water. You don't need that foam under that tank. It is designed to run without anything under it. That and adjusting the skimmer water level might just get you out of the woods on this one. Also maybe flowing a little less water through the sump. That will help to lower the water level in the first chamber by a little bit due to the amount of water rushing across the first baffle. You might be experiencing a little resistance through the bubble trap too. How far off the bottom did that center baffle wind up? I know you were shooting for 1".
posiden
Active Member
Originally Posted by 2Quills
http:///forum/post/3296120
I've read that other people who have this skimmer run it in 8" of water and it runs great.
That's the level its being run at IIRC. He spoke with the manufacture and they told him to raise it too 6". Sounds like an adjustment might be all that is needed here?
http:///forum/post/3296120
I've read that other people who have this skimmer run it in 8" of water and it runs great.
That's the level its being run at IIRC. He spoke with the manufacture and they told him to raise it too 6". Sounds like an adjustment might be all that is needed here?
2quills
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296123
That's the level its being run at IIRC. He spoke with the manufacture and they told him to raise it too 6". Sounds like an adjustment might be all that is needed here?
Think so...there's a whole thread on another site about this same skimmer. One guy with the same problem said he brought the water level up to 8" and it's never flooded after that. Maybe the adjustment need to be made in the gate valve. He said having the gate valve underwater is what made the difference.
Just thought I'd share since I can't post the link.
http:///forum/post/3296123
That's the level its being run at IIRC. He spoke with the manufacture and they told him to raise it too 6". Sounds like an adjustment might be all that is needed here?
Think so...there's a whole thread on another site about this same skimmer. One guy with the same problem said he brought the water level up to 8" and it's never flooded after that. Maybe the adjustment need to be made in the gate valve. He said having the gate valve underwater is what made the difference.
Just thought I'd share since I can't post the link.
u mike
Member
silicone was from home depot, G E brand clear no wear did u see any warning not to use for the tank.
went with a mag 5 gph for 3' is 425 gph for 5' is 325 i am in between at 4' run.
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296111
The build looks really good. You did a nice job for sure.
For those who don't know, he's having a little issue with the skimmer. Look in the collection cup. Lots of water in there. We're trying to find a solution without having to cut out the baffles and trim them down. That will be the last resort.
What silicone did you use?
How big is your return pump? GPH?
I think if you shut it down, drain the water out, get rid of the pink foam under the sump tank you can then raise the skimmer up that distance. That will get you a little more out of the water. You don't need that foam under that tank. It is designed to run without anything under it. That and adjusting the skimmer water level might just get you out of the woods on this one. Also maybe flowing a little less water through the sump. That will help to lower the water level in the first chamber by a little bit due to the amount of water rushing across the first baffle. You might be experiencing a little resistance through the bubble trap too. How far off the bottom did that center baffle wind up? I know you were shooting for 1".
went with a mag 5 gph for 3' is 425 gph for 5' is 325 i am in between at 4' run.
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296111
The build looks really good. You did a nice job for sure.
For those who don't know, he's having a little issue with the skimmer. Look in the collection cup. Lots of water in there. We're trying to find a solution without having to cut out the baffles and trim them down. That will be the last resort.
What silicone did you use?
How big is your return pump? GPH?
I think if you shut it down, drain the water out, get rid of the pink foam under the sump tank you can then raise the skimmer up that distance. That will get you a little more out of the water. You don't need that foam under that tank. It is designed to run without anything under it. That and adjusting the skimmer water level might just get you out of the woods on this one. Also maybe flowing a little less water through the sump. That will help to lower the water level in the first chamber by a little bit due to the amount of water rushing across the first baffle. You might be experiencing a little resistance through the bubble trap too. How far off the bottom did that center baffle wind up? I know you were shooting for 1".
u mike
Member
this is where everything is now. i shut down the sump put canister on, the corals are slowly coming back to life. I have 20 gals of water mixing will do a small change tomorrow when i get done work. I took all my pvc & skimmer parts they have been soaking in water for 2 days just un case that was the problem. the best news is one of the lfs guys is coming on tues or wed to help me fix what ever is wrong.
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296242
Have you tried adjusting the air intake at all? By closing off the air in a little it will not be so apt to push water into the collection cup.
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296242
Have you tried adjusting the air intake at all? By closing off the air in a little it will not be so apt to push water into the collection cup.
posiden
Active Member
Originally Posted by u mike
http:///forum/post/3296293
this is where everything is now. i shut down the sump put canister on, the corals are slowly coming back to life. I have 20 gals of water mixing will do a small change tomorrow when i get done work. I took all my pvc & skimmer parts they have been soaking in water for 2 days just un case that was the problem. the best news is one of the lfs guys is coming on tues or wed to help me fix what ever is wrong.
That's great, but have you tried adjusting the skimmer at all?
http:///forum/post/3296293
this is where everything is now. i shut down the sump put canister on, the corals are slowly coming back to life. I have 20 gals of water mixing will do a small change tomorrow when i get done work. I took all my pvc & skimmer parts they have been soaking in water for 2 days just un case that was the problem. the best news is one of the lfs guys is coming on tues or wed to help me fix what ever is wrong.
That's great, but have you tried adjusting the skimmer at all?
u mike
Member
no
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296295
That's great, but have you tried adjusting the skimmer at all?
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296295
That's great, but have you tried adjusting the skimmer at all?
posiden
Active Member
Originally Posted by u mike
http:///forum/post/3296318
no
You could be running right now then. I would try adjusting the skimmer.
http:///forum/post/3296318
no
You could be running right now then. I would try adjusting the skimmer.
posiden
Active Member
Originally Posted by acrylic51
http:///forum/post/3296644
To get the skimmer to 6" why not build a platform to sit the skimmer on to get it to 6" as recommended?
There just is no head space for it. That's why I suggested getting rid of the foam under the tank. That's extra space waiting to be had.
Although, looking at the second pic you can see something on top of the skimmer. I do wonder if it is the same all the way across??? From the pics it looks like you could flip the sump around and be golden.
http:///forum/post/3296644
To get the skimmer to 6" why not build a platform to sit the skimmer on to get it to 6" as recommended?
There just is no head space for it. That's why I suggested getting rid of the foam under the tank. That's extra space waiting to be had.
Although, looking at the second pic you can see something on top of the skimmer. I do wonder if it is the same all the way across??? From the pics it looks like you could flip the sump around and be golden.
2quills
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Posiden
http:///forum/post/3296667
There just is no head space for it. That's why I suggested getting rid of the foam under the tank. That's extra space waiting to be had.
Although, looking at the second pic you can see something on top of the skimmer. I do wonder if it is the same all the way across??? From the pics it looks like you could flip the sump around and be golden.
To me it looks like it's the same all the way across...I think there is a shadow there making it look otherwise. I wondered the same thing ealier when I saw the pics.
I still think it's just a matter of making the proper adjustments.
http:///forum/post/3296667
There just is no head space for it. That's why I suggested getting rid of the foam under the tank. That's extra space waiting to be had.
Although, looking at the second pic you can see something on top of the skimmer. I do wonder if it is the same all the way across??? From the pics it looks like you could flip the sump around and be golden.
To me it looks like it's the same all the way across...I think there is a shadow there making it look otherwise. I wondered the same thing ealier when I saw the pics.
I still think it's just a matter of making the proper adjustments.
posiden
Active Member
Originally Posted by 2Quills
http:///forum/post/3296669
I still think it's just a matter of making the proper adjustments.
I really wonder the same thing too.
http:///forum/post/3296669
I still think it's just a matter of making the proper adjustments.
I really wonder the same thing too.