robsmith32
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there's a lot more to these than the skimmer itself settings, and pump.. orientation of where it is located, and what water is getting to it varies what it will do dramatically.
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CaptainCoral
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Nope!
In fact, that is exactly one of the things I like so much about it. (for example, unlike the easily clogged venturi air intakes) I like to clean mine out every three days, but if I'm extra busy (or lazy) sometimes I'll go seven days before cleaning and It just keeps on skimming.There should be a moment of clarity after getting it set and working. After understanding it's mannerisms, duplicating the results is easy and painless.
tatoofr
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Hello everyone,
Just to give you a update, the skimmer is working pretty good now. Its pulling out a nice brown scum.
One thing I noticed is that if I remove the cover to the collection cup it seems to pull out a thicker dry foam on a more constant basis.
When I replace the cover the foam dies quite a bid.
I do have a waste container, and I do feel air pushing through it.
Thank you,
Frank
Just to give you a update, the skimmer is working pretty good now. Its pulling out a nice brown scum.
One thing I noticed is that if I remove the cover to the collection cup it seems to pull out a thicker dry foam on a more constant basis.
When I replace the cover the foam dies quite a bid.
I do have a waste container, and I do feel air pushing through it.
Thank you,
Frank
mburnickas
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I was going to ask them sameIf the drain tube is 100% clear, why in the world would it matter? That is the billion dollar question.
Oh, was the hose end under water (in the container?)
If the drain tube is 100% clear, why in the world would it matter? That is the billion dollar question. Oh, was the hose end under water (in the container?)
CaptainCoral
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Yeah, I've experienced this phenomenon also. I have designed waste collectors that have a 3 or 4 inch hole on top (lined with fiberglass window screen) I havn't actually built one yet because I'm busy with other things, but the Idea was to have a thin layer of carbon over a large hole to keep the air flowing like it should. (I've found that a normal waste collectors carbon bag gets wet and clogged within hours impeding air flow and performance.
180 mod
180 mod
After being inspired by a previous post, I'm going to try a mod on my 180 and turn it in to a sort of ev200. I have been in touch with Jason at AquaC and instead of a 4" extenstion tube I enquired about he suggested a taller cup with a larger internal riser, I really like the idea and not expensive at all.
What would you prefer? The extra tube, possibly would require glueing, or the custom cup?
Artist's impression :lol:
180 mod
After being inspired by a previous post, I'm going to try a mod on my 180 and turn it in to a sort of ev200. I have been in touch with Jason at AquaC and instead of a 4" extenstion tube I enquired about he suggested a taller cup with a larger internal riser, I really like the idea and not expensive at all.
What would you prefer? The extra tube, possibly would require glueing, or the custom cup?
Artist's impression :lol:
Nathan
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Blootang,
Nice! Do you notice any change in skimming efficiency by using that taller cup? I suppose that you can now raise the water in the the riser tube a little higher (raise the bubble burst zone higher).
That longer tube in the cup must be more difficult to clean out though. For my EV-180 cup I just use my finger and swish it out under running water.
-Nathan
Nice! Do you notice any change in skimming efficiency by using that taller cup? I suppose that you can now raise the water in the the riser tube a little higher (raise the bubble burst zone higher).
That longer tube in the cup must be more difficult to clean out though. For my EV-180 cup I just use my finger and swish it out under running water.
-Nathan
Nathan
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7476023#post7476023 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Blootang
Nathan, the pic's not real.
I'm not sure I understand. Are you saying that you used photoshop to make that image? It looks pretty real to me. So you have not actually tried this new setup, right?
Anyway, it's a really good idea and I would be interested to know if it helps out having a taller collection cup.
-Nathan
Billybeau1
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Well I just read all 31 pages of this thread. Doesn't anyone have any experience with the Urchin Pro in-sump with mag 3 ?
My Berlin Turbo went south on me (pump took a dive) and I'm thinking of trying the Urchin Pro In-Sump as external space is limited.
Does anyone know if ozone can be injected in the Urchin Pro ?
My Berlin Turbo went south on me (pump took a dive) and I'm thinking of trying the Urchin Pro In-Sump as external space is limited.
Does anyone know if ozone can be injected in the Urchin Pro ?
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