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[eztiger]

EV 240

EV 240

Oups, I guess that didn't work but was able to post them in my gallery........So, please refer to my gallery to see the pictures...

 

[wuelfman]

these skimmers need a bigger pump Way bigger.
here is mine with a mag 18 running with a custom riser. I still needed to use the gate valve to up the water level in the box
I just today put a mag 24 on it with 1 inch piping and took off the gate valve
the water level is just about perfect with the bigger pump. we shall see how it goes!! it has always work ok for me I just want more hahah

 

[KAiNE]

Re: EV 240

Re: EV 240

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9775740#post9775740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eztiger
Oups, I guess that didn't work but was able to post them in my gallery........So, please refer to my gallery to see the pictures...

Another thing i thought of... are you in any way restricting the outflow of air? I dont have the aquaC waste container so I dont know if it filters the air leaving it but if it did, it would cause what you are seeing.

 

[moumda]

I also had a problem with my 180 not skimming and I solved it by going 1 pump size bigger than reccomended by Aqua. I took the water valve off and control the skimmate by pinching off on the air valve. Now I can skim wet or dry but beware of floods. Now when my air valve is all the way open I take it and the water nozzle out and clean them. Works well for me.

 

[eztiger]

EV 240

EV 240

Hi There

For wuelfman:

Nice set up .........What model is your skimmer.....and how high is your tower.
Do you have a 3/4 or 1" injector.
If a 3/4, how did you plumb it (can you post more pictures on the plumbing)

Thanks

For Kaine

No air restriction with the AquaC waste container.........Thats what it does if it gets to full, it will cut off the air so the skimmer will stop skimming.

No, worries here ....I'm lucky if I get condensation in the waste container for now.

I've also requested a 1" injector from AquaC ....hope I'll get it soon.

For Moumda

What pump were you using and which pump are you using now?

Do you see a big difference between pumps .....(skimmate)?

I've posted pictures of my skimmer in my gallery .......I will soon post more picture of the way it is set up presently.

Thanks

 

[moumda]

eztiger
I went from a mag7 to a mag9. Skimmate went from nothing (next to) to whatever I want, wet or dry. I have a cs-5 euroreef in the same sump that skims nothing when the aqua is running.

 

[wuelfman]

eztiger
i have the model 240 then i had a 16 inch riser made for it
i just used 1 inch pvc pipe with a 3/4 reducer i sanded out the inside and use the plastic piece from the 240 for it. i can take some pictures tomorrow i have to charge the camera

 

[eztiger]

Hi there

Moumda
Thanks for the encouragement ....I got to start looking for a stronger pump...

wuelfman

I really like your set up........If possible please do post some pics of your plumbing............I"ll probably do the same mods this weekend....

Looks like your skimmer is kicking some real butt...

 

[bureau13]

Re: EV240

Re: EV240

Well, I had some trouble finding something to go from 3/4" female threads to 1" hose barb...I think I finally found a couple parts to put together that will do it. My sump is a pain to do anything in, but probably in the next couple days I should get that injector in there.

jds

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9754015#post9754015 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eztiger
Thanks Matt Rise and Bureau

Hey Bureau
Please keep me posted about the 1" tubing and injector thing goes. Do you have any idea when you will be doing the modifications?

The only thing was that I wasn't planning on change my mag 12 but now it seems that I wouldn't have much of a choice.

Matt Rise
I'm presently in contact with Keith at AquaC but I figured I had nothing to loose with trying other peoples experiences or suggestions.....Thank for the info.

 

[eztiger]

Hey Bureau

Can't wait till you get it done. Let me know how you get it done and what s the performance you get out of it.

 

[wuelfman]

so here are some pictures this is with 1 inch piping and a mag 240. i l also have a extra riser.this is 24 hours worth of skimate i cleaned yesterday when i finished the pipe mod
ler me know if you want more

 

[davidryder]

I had the AquaC EV-120 and now I'm skimmerless. I haven't been overly impressed by skimmers overall, and this one was like the rest:

It needed frequent adjusting
Putting my hand in the water made the skimmer idle for hours
Occasionally I would fill up my waste container in a matter of hours due to overskimming
It had to be constantly cleaned

Now I have a well established refugium, carbon, and polyester floss and haven't seen a difference in readings/algae in the past 3 months.

 

[evoracer]

Steve at AquaC got back to me yesterday and is sending me a 1" injector free of charge for my 240. He also advised me not to swap out my QuietOne 5000 with a larger pump until I try it with the new injector, but I am prepared to pick up a Mag18 if need be. Will update when the part arrives.

 

[eztiger]

Holy smokes Wuelfman

I don't know what I'd give to get that kind of performance out of my skimmer..................

I think, I really don't have much of a choice but to upgrade my mag drive.......

I don't even get that kind of skimmate after a week.

Awesome set up ....I got to give it to you.......nice job.

The only thing I can ask for more is, the next time you clean out your skimmer.....If possible can take more pics on how you connected the 1" plumbing to the injector.
I would like to know how you did that.....

Thanks a lot....you've been of great help so far......

I'm even embarrassed to post more pics of my skimmer......

 

[wuelfman]

I just got a reducer out of PVC pipe 3/4 threaded on one side 1 inch slip on the other side any osh ,homedepot or lowes will carry it its a basic part. the 3/4 threaded goes right in where your injector goes on the box. i took the plastic part off the injector and sanded the inside of the pvc and glued it in.
I have to say I just now feel that the skimmer is working up to its full potenial.it has been a work in progress.
here is a picture. the clear part is what i took out andd glued in the pvc pipe. i had 2 extra

 

[eztiger]

Hi Wuelfman

Thanks once again.....That makes a lot of sense......

 

[J3REEF]

Aqua 240 pump

Aqua 240 pump

Expecting delivery on my new 240 with mag 12 pump and am wondering if I should have upgraded to a larger pump?

240 going on a new 120g setup with a 80g sump.

Should I upgrade to a larger pump?
Also hear that the mags run hot and as this will be an in sump setup, should I consider an differnt pump line?

Looking for input.

Thanks

 

[Waxxiemann]

I would go for the bigger pump. You won't regret it.

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9806377#post9806377 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wuelfman
I just got a reducer out of PVC pipe 3/4 threaded on one side 1 inch slip on the other side any osh ,homedepot or lowes will carry it its a basic part. the 3/4 threaded goes right in where your injector goes on the box. i took the plastic part off the injector and sanded the inside of the pvc and glued it in.
I have to say I just now feel that the skimmer is working up to its full potenial.it has been a work in progress.
here is a picture. the clear part is what i took out andd glued in the pvc pipe. i had 2 extra

No sense in DIY now that AquaC is sending them out for free.

 

[Waxxiemann]

... I paid $10 for mine ... :mad2: