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[CaptainCoral]

Glad to see that you guys like the 1" injector mod. I'm thinking of calling them to have them rename it as the "gcarroll injector" That just has a nice ring to it.

:lmao:

 

[wasupdavey]

So a mag 3 wouldn't make a difference for the aquac remora?

 

[bureau13]

I've got my gcarroll injector on the way. The guy at AquaC indicated they may be supplying them that way from the factory in the future.

jds

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9544263#post9544263 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CaptainCoral
:lmao:

 

[tatoofr]

Does the 1 inch injector only apply for the ev240?
Can I use it on my EV120?
Thanks,
Frank

 

[Waxxiemann]

I don't see why not. For $10, I'd give it a whirl.

 

[tatoofr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9549573#post9549573 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Waxxiemann
I don't see why not. For $10, I'd give it a whirl.

What exactly is it?
I spoke to aqua c last week about different injectors and they never mentioned anything about a different injector.

 

[Waxxiemann]

It's an injector that is 1" instead of the stock 3/4" that is provided with the skimmer. It's so you can run 1" hose.

 

[tatoofr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9549720#post9549720 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Waxxiemann
It's an injector that is 1" instead of the stock 3/4" that is provided with the skimmer. It's so you can run 1" hose.

Thanks,
Very interesting. So it still fits into the 3/4 fitting but the hose barb is one inch. Is the clear plastic injector bigger also or the same size as the 3/4 one.

 

[Waxxiemann]

I'll have to have a look. I can't remember to be honest. I THINK it's bigger.

 

[Waxxiemann]

what I know for sure is that is makes my skimmer into frankenskimmer. It's like Dr.Jeykel and Mr.Hyde.

 

[tatoofr]

Thank you,
I'm going to call them.
I love the skimmer but I think it could perform a little better.
Frank

 

[Matt Rise]

I've had my EV120 running for a week now with rock in the tank. It either overflows like crazy, or doesn't skim at all. I have been making small adjustments, and when I finally get it set where I want it, a few hours later it has emptied my sump and flooded the floor because it goes haywire. Then, sometimes it will be foaming nicely, and if you look at it crosseyed, the foam tower will collapse. Getting frustrated.

 

[1pix4c]

i have the ev 120 best skimmer i ever had
iv had euro reef and life reef, my ev120 blows them away
it took 2 days to dial it in, not to bad
it runs on a mag 7

 

[Matt Rise]

Can anyone recommend a baseline setting for the EV120 with a Mag7?

 

[PVsPlayHouse]

Im having the same problem with mine. The pump mite be to stronge. That is what AquaC told me to fix the problem. So I truned down the pump seem to work. But still having a problem Three months later. The other thing to try is raise the water level to the top of the box that helped as well. Then adjust the air from there. I hope it works for you sinse it hasnt for me.... =0(

 

[Matt Rise]

I'm not really clear on the water level inside the box. No matter how much I adjust the gate valve, the water level in the box stays the same, but the foam in the tube will rise or fall. Right now I have the gate all the way open, and the air at about 60% closed.

 

[CaptainCoral]

Matt Rise.....Is the skimmer exit gate above the water level in your sump? I would like to hear more about the gate valve issue. It will raise the water line the more it is closed until ultimately it floods as the water coming out has no where else to go. I suspect you mean it won't lower enough. If so, I recommend to take the exit gate off completely, and maybe even the threaded nipple as well. This will allow more water to pass through your skimmer, and still keep the air choked for minimum bubble size. BTW, the more the air is choked, the higher the water line will rise, and the more pressure you get at the injector. In my experience, the ev180 and likely the ev120 as well (never used one) are more sensitive than my ev400. My ev180 (when stock, and now) needed more water through the box than the 1" exit could handle to run it at peek. So I run it without the exit gate. My next modification to my ev180 will be to remove the 1" exit bulkhead, and Install a 1.5" in it's place.

 

[chase33]

Hi,

I have an ev180 skimmer and am having problems as it is producing too much foam. At first I was not getting any foam at all (probably because I had nothing in the tank. About 2 days later (today) I added about 100 lbs of base rock and the foaming began. I have the mag 7 pump and the gate valve is open all the way. The water level is a bit lower than the top of the box as advised in the manual. The foam (very wet) is flowing out of the JG fitting. I have the air valve adjusted to where the water is coming out slower than any other setting. The foam is filling up that section of my sump. What can I do besides turning it off? Please help!

One other question. Which way to turn the air valve to shut it off? does it need to point straight down or at the 90 degree angle for it to be closed?

 

[Waxxiemann]

if the air valve is pointing down, the air is open all the way. If you are not using the JG fitting, I would plug it and then turn down the air until the skimmer stops overflowing.

If you have the JG fitting plugged and the air all the way off, there should be no foam produced. That way you can just slowly open the air until it is at a managable level. I hope this helps you out.

PS- I would still run the water level at the recommended height.

 

[chase33]

thanks, I appreciate the quick response as I need to do something now as I don't want to go to sleep with it as it is. One last question. What would you reccommend plugging the fitting with?