woohoo my new skimmer is in..

coachklm

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ASMg-5 recirculating (used but still)never dealt with one this big does it look set up right? (dry)
 

zman1

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Looks like the custom Recirculating Mod. You should have Port somewhere higher up on the body to supply water to the skimmer and folks usually add a gate valve to out flow.
I have a pipe without the tee I added on my G-4X to throw the water to a different area to prevent microbubbles (due to the location of main pump intake) and splashing.
Congrats!
 

coachklm

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yeah the supply ports on the back end so ... .can i direct feed this skimmer?from overflow or should I not?
 

zman1

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I have not done the -- mod to mine, I have thought about and may still do in the future...
I have seen folks provide pictures of their mods using a Tee'd overflow line and ball valve to feed the skimmer. I am sure you could use a pump to feed but wouldn't know what to recommend on size. Take a look at the Euro-Reef's recirculating for your dimensions and see what they recommend.
 
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