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[fishtk75]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6993393#post6993393 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slovan
I went with option#2 on mine. Both GEO and Deltec have it set up with option #1.

GEO NW828

Deltec AP851

Where did you get your gray gate valves?

 

[MDboyz]

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6995523#post6995523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishtk75
Thank you ball valves will work ok?

No, ball valve is worst than no valve at all. It's hard to adjust the ball valve to the precised level you want tho.

 

[viggen]

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6996102#post6996102 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MDboyz
No, ball valve is worst than no valve at all. It's hard to adjust the ball valve to the precised level you want tho.

yea... they are harder to adj but I thought I would try it

if I have to I wil call savco & order a gate valve from them but I am hopeing I can get it to work OK. They just like sticking a little

 

[slovan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6995532#post6995532 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishtk75
Where did you get your gray gate valves?

I got it from McMaster-Carr. Link

 

[redboxer13]

Ok a little off topic. Since most of the folks in this forum ave a ASM skimmer here my question.

I am thnking of getting a G3 or G2 skimmer. I am just wondering if all those Mods are really needed. Shoot can't I just put the ASMG2 or 3 in my 72 with a 15 gallon sump and have it work just as well. If I do get one of those Mods, Which one would be the best or at least give me the best bang for my buck? I would have ASM do the work, I don't (unfortunately) have the time to do the work myself, plus I don't feel to confident doing it my self. Any suggestions out there???
Thank You,
Eric

 

[Kinetic]

if you can fit all the mods into your sump, then do them all =) it's worth it!

 

[parvo99]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6988594#post6988594 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by humpn247
bought mine from http://www.saltycritter.com/skimmers-asm.htm 5 months ago, was a lot cheaper though, prices must of went up. google- "asm" "g4" and maybe add "sale"

Best price I've seen currently, and shipping is the cheapest I've seen as well.

http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=21565&cat=515&page=1

 

[fishtk75]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6996229#post6996229 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slovan
I got it from McMaster-Carr. Link

Thanks was there a p/n for them?

 

[Kinetic]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6993393#post6993393 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slovan

can someone post something similar to above, but of b and e's mod?

 

[slovan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6998875#post6998875 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishtk75
Thanks was there a p/n for them?

Yep, it was in the upper left hand corner of their homepage. (630) 600-3600

 

[slovan]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6999038#post6999038 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by koden
can someone post something similar to above, but of b and e's mod?

The picture is kind of small but you get the idea. It's directly from Bill's post. B&E GVM

 

[Kinetic]

the post only shows what the part outside of the water looks like...? anyone know the entire setup look?

 

[salmon alley]

I'm also very interested in knowing the gate valve mod options for a G2...

1. Can the standard mod be used on a G2? ie: riser - GATE (vertically oriented) - T - 90

2. Can the B & E mod be used on a G2 without affecting performance? ie: riser - T- GATE (horizontally oriented) - 90
Also, with this config. what's the difference between a tall, open standpipe coming up from the 'T' verses a capped pipe?

For my sump setup the "gate valve alternate configuration" just won't fit.

Thanks

 

[pete123]

Should have posted this here first - my bad - I have a G4+ with the gate mod, just installed on a new setup. I get nothing but foam overflowing the cup. I am running a canister with phosban and carbon. Any experiences?

Thanks

 

[vinstr]

I am trying to clean my pump but cannot get the impeller out. The magnet is pulling it back and I am scared to pull too hard, plus I cannot get a good grip with my fingers. I am thinking of using pliers but don't want to break anything. HOW DO YOU ALL REMOVE THE IMPELLER? Where do you grip it to pull it out and how much presure is OK...(sedra 5)

 

[Kinetic]

i'm not sure, but you might not need to pull the impeller out. you can run it in a vinegar / water solution, then take a pipe cleaner to get into the back areas. that's how I clean my current pumps.

 

[fishtk75]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6999302#post6999302 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slovan
Yep, it was in the upper left hand corner of their homepage. (630) 600-3600

thanks

 

[dsquared]

B & E style gate valve mod.
Dave

 

[Kinetic]

thanks!!

 

[BigWaz]

does anyone know how much G-4 plus rasies the temperature