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nightOwl
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Getting great skimmate now...and did not cost a thing
Getting great skimmate now...and did not cost a thing
Hello all,
I have visted this post many times trying to figure out why my AquaC 180 skimmer would not skim properly. A while back I posted some questions and they were answered and my skimmer was working fine for a while then it started acting up again. I was never getting the cup a day people bragged about. I visted the other day and saw the new thing everyone is trying the 1" injector and was already to buy one. I ended up emailing AquaC and the customer service is top notch. I did not end up getting the new injector, but after emailing back and forth with Jason discovered my air valve was clogged. I know a lot of us clean the injector on a regular basis, but I think we forget the air valve. After I cleaned both I was able to fill the collection cup over night. This is the first time this has ever happen for me. For those having problems getting it dialed in this may be something else to check
. Mine was clogged pretty bad with what looked like dust and dirt. I think later I might try the 1" injector mod...hey can't hurt to get even better .
Hope this helps,
Henry
Getting great skimmate now...and did not cost a thing
Hello all,
I have visted this post many times trying to figure out why my AquaC 180 skimmer would not skim properly. A while back I posted some questions and they were answered and my skimmer was working fine for a while then it started acting up again. I was never getting the cup a day people bragged about. I visted the other day and saw the new thing everyone is trying the 1" injector and was already to buy one. I ended up emailing AquaC and the customer service is top notch. I did not end up getting the new injector, but after emailing back and forth with Jason discovered my air valve was clogged. I know a lot of us clean the injector on a regular basis, but I think we forget the air valve. After I cleaned both I was able to fill the collection cup over night. This is the first time this has ever happen for me. For those having problems getting it dialed in this may be something else to check
. Mine was clogged pretty bad with what looked like dust and dirt. I think later I might try the 1" injector mod...hey can't hurt to get even better .Hope this helps,
Henry
Yeah, the air valve gets clogged quite regularly with salt creep. In fact, the creep in mine is so bad that I have to soak it in vinegar and ream it out with a metal skewer when I let it go for too long. (Hint, don't let it go too long!)
It is probably best to check it once a month. It is even easier than checking the injector. You don't even have to shut off the skimmer pump.
It is probably best to check it once a month. It is even easier than checking the injector. You don't even have to shut off the skimmer pump.
nightOwl
Premium Member
Josh,
I was really surprised at how much it affected the performance. When Jason saw I was running a Mag 9 fully open and the level of foam in my tower he was like something is really wrong....lol. After I cleaned everything it was like having a brand new skimmer. Oh and like you said it's good to clean/check it every month or so. Not letting it go too long is key.
Thanks,
Henry
I was really surprised at how much it affected the performance. When Jason saw I was running a Mag 9 fully open and the level of foam in my tower he was like something is really wrong....lol. After I cleaned everything it was like having a brand new skimmer. Oh and like you said it's good to clean/check it every month or so. Not letting it go too long is key
.Thanks,
Henry
evoracer
New member
I stepped up to the Mag18 on my EV240 last week. After about 3 days of tweaking the water level and air injection ( due to the much higher output of this pump) it is FINALLY working like (I believe) it should be! I cleaned the skimmer yesterday, and emptied the cup. The water level was perfect, so I was anticipating good results. Mind you this is the overkill of all overkill skimming, as it is running on a 50G tank with 20G sump (It was and will soon be running on my 180G when it gets set back up). Well I checked it today after work and was amazed to see nearly 2" of skimmate in the cup! Nice dark skimmate too. FINALLY!!
Waxxiemann
New member
Hey Evo, send AquaC an e-mail and get them to send you a 1" injector. You'll be amazed at the difference.
Waxxiemann
New member
Well I was runing the 18 on mine for ages but the 1" injector is what did it for me. I think it's a combo of the both.
Waxxiemann
New member
I'm just glad the thing is working as awesome as I was hoping it would when I bought it. I'm glad yours is as well, I think we both can thank gcarroll for that. :beer:
Dano999
Premium Member
Ok I guess I can call my self a member since I have ordered the EV-180 but haven't received it yet. I also purchased the Eheim 1262 Pump and have the Mag 9.5 currently as my return pump. The Eheim was intended to be used as the return and the Mag as the skimmer pump but after reading the threads I may use the Eheim for the skimmer.
I could use some advise from those of you who have some experience with the AquaC EV models.
Below is a picture that will help with my questions.
I have an Aquafuge Pro which has a built in skimmer that really has not done anything for three weeks even after I have plumbed and made dozens of adjustments. It puts out some skimate just not much and it's light green. The tank is a month old so not much bio load (except some inverts) but there is 150 lbs of LR that had some die off. It is also real noisy. The skimmer plus the drain bubbles noise level is around 65 dbs
I decided to purchase the AquaC EV-180 mainly due to the small footprint and the best candidate for hooking it up externally to this fuge.
Due to the small areas D and E an internal installation is not possible. The main question is whether to install externally at either side A or B. Side B would be my preferred side since the sump already has a larger area for either the return or skimmer pump depending on how this is plumbed. Output C would be the alternate either for skimmer or return pumps.
I am concerned about two issues with side B.
1. Microbubbles being introduced back into the tank since the return pump is also next to the skimmer output. Does the skimmer output produce bubbles?
2. Reskimming the same water since the skimmer output is also next to the skimmer pump.
Should I be concerned with either issue?
The next question would be in regards whether to use the Eheim connected to sump output C and feed the skimmer or use the Mag 9.5 already in the sump D to feed the skimmer and use the Eheim at C for the return line to the tank. I am also getting some warm temperatures so the cooler pump in the sump area would help with the temperature.
Any suggestions?
The main reason I don't want to use side A is because I want to replumb the drain line to reduce the massive amount of bubbles coming from the overflow. Also this area has acrylic support pieces for the existing skimmer. Although the Mag 9.5 would fit it would make this area real crowded. With the existing skimmer removed I can replumb this area and reduce the bubbles and noise.
Thanks for any advise and or suggestions.
I could use some advise from those of you who have some experience with the AquaC EV models.
Below is a picture that will help with my questions.
I have an Aquafuge Pro which has a built in skimmer that really has not done anything for three weeks even after I have plumbed and made dozens of adjustments. It puts out some skimate just not much and it's light green. The tank is a month old so not much bio load (except some inverts) but there is 150 lbs of LR that had some die off. It is also real noisy. The skimmer plus the drain bubbles noise level is around 65 dbs
I decided to purchase the AquaC EV-180 mainly due to the small footprint and the best candidate for hooking it up externally to this fuge.
Due to the small areas D and E an internal installation is not possible. The main question is whether to install externally at either side A or B. Side B would be my preferred side since the sump already has a larger area for either the return or skimmer pump depending on how this is plumbed. Output C would be the alternate either for skimmer or return pumps.
I am concerned about two issues with side B.
1. Microbubbles being introduced back into the tank since the return pump is also next to the skimmer output. Does the skimmer output produce bubbles?
2. Reskimming the same water since the skimmer output is also next to the skimmer pump.
Should I be concerned with either issue?
The next question would be in regards whether to use the Eheim connected to sump output C and feed the skimmer or use the Mag 9.5 already in the sump D to feed the skimmer and use the Eheim at C for the return line to the tank. I am also getting some warm temperatures so the cooler pump in the sump area would help with the temperature.
Any suggestions?
The main reason I don't want to use side A is because I want to replumb the drain line to reduce the massive amount of bubbles coming from the overflow. Also this area has acrylic support pieces for the existing skimmer. Although the Mag 9.5 would fit it would make this area real crowded. With the existing skimmer removed I can replumb this area and reduce the bubbles and noise.
Thanks for any advise and or suggestions.
chris4869
New member
I think you should sacrafice some fuge space and put the skimmer inside that area. You might not have enough height space for an external installation.
If you install it outside, the drain pipe must flow over the 14" hight tank. Do you have enough room for the remaining 13" or 13.5" inch of the skimmer tower? 14" (tank height)+ 13 (skimmer height from the bottom of the gate valve to the top of the collection cup) = 27". I might be a little off.
From your picture, I think the inside of your stand is only 26" high or possibly less.
Don't forget that you will need an additional .5" for the removal of the collection cup.
If you install it outside, the drain pipe must flow over the 14" hight tank. Do you have enough room for the remaining 13" or 13.5" inch of the skimmer tower? 14" (tank height)+ 13 (skimmer height from the bottom of the gate valve to the top of the collection cup) = 27". I might be a little off.
From your picture, I think the inside of your stand is only 26" high or possibly less.
Don't forget that you will need an additional .5" for the removal of the collection cup.
chris4869
New member
By the way, use the Eheim 1262 for the skimmer. You'll love it on the EV180. It's also too strong for the return pump. The Mag 9.5 might also be too much for the return pump too.
If I'm not mistaken, your overflow is rated around 600 gph, and the Mag 9.5 is rated over 900 gph. Of course, you won't get 900 gph due to head lost, but you get the point. The Eheim 1260 would be ideal for your return pump. Trust me!
You might need to pick up a ball valve to cut back the flow to the skimmer.
I've read your tank progress, and it's looking nice. I have a similiar setup.
If I'm not mistaken, your overflow is rated around 600 gph, and the Mag 9.5 is rated over 900 gph. Of course, you won't get 900 gph due to head lost, but you get the point. The Eheim 1260 would be ideal for your return pump. Trust me!
You might need to pick up a ball valve to cut back the flow to the skimmer.
I've read your tank progress, and it's looking nice. I have a similiar setup.
Dano999
Premium Member
Thanks for the input. Your within a half inch or so.
Your right I may not have enough room.
The 1260 only has a 635 gph rating. with a 4' height and a 2' horizontal length I would have about a 24% drop in head pressure putting the output at 483 gph. This is a lower that I would like. I already have a gate valve installed on the Mag 9.5.
Your right I may not have enough room.
The 1260 only has a 635 gph rating. with a 4' height and a 2' horizontal length I would have about a 24% drop in head pressure putting the output at 483 gph. This is a lower that I would like. I already have a gate valve installed on the Mag 9.5.
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