ASM Skimmer Owners

[bladeruner143]

Have any of you guys ever tried any of the mods to this skimmer (Gate Valve, Recirc, feed Pump)? I am going to be getting one in the not too distant future and am thinking about doing some but I have ZERO experience even with a skimmer!!! Thanks

~Rudy

 

[edsimmons]

I have an ASM G3 w/ Gate valve and recirc mod. It's super easy and skims like crazy. I would not run it off a feed pump I'd feed the skimmer from the overflow outlet pipe (it'll be one less thing to plug in). If you want to come over and take a look @ my skimmer set-up you are more that welcome.

LMK
Thanks
Ed

 

[bladeruner143]

Thanks Ed! I should be getting this by the end of the month so I'll definitely take ya up on the offer when Im closer to trying it out

 

[Blu50Stang]

I've got a G2 with the gate valve mod. Im very happy with its performance.it has performed. I'd leave it alone, but am curious to see how it will do with the recirc mod and by feeding off of my overflow.

 

[bladeruner143]

Hey Ross, how hard was it to do the gate valve mod?

 

[180large]

i just bought a G4X except they call it G4XX now. As far as I can tell the only difference is they changed the pump from a sedra 9000 to a sedra 1500. Im running mine stock. Contemplating mods what do think?

 

[180large]

oops not 1500 , 15000

 

[Blu50Stang]

Gate valve mod is simple...the hardest part is finding the 1 1/4" gate valve(which they have at Orchard Supply Hardware). I can get pictures for you, but basically, it is just 1 90* fitting from the skimmer's adjustable riser into the gate valve and into another 90* fitting. The riser is pushed all the way to it's lowest position and then all the adjustment is done at the gate valve.

 

[bladeruner143]

Pics would be great since Im not really the sharpest knife in the drawer!