CSS Collector Cup Mod

[bckane]

I went ahead and enlarged the riser neck of the collector cup to 3" hoping I can run a bigger and better pump..(Gen-x 2400 NW)

 

[Covey]

Which size CSS is that?

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6988227#post6988227 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Covey
Which size CSS is that?

125

 

[rioratholenm]

show us a pic. of the waste coming out of that new riser.
thanks

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6989999#post6989999 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rioratholenm
show us a pic. of the waste coming out of that new riser.
thanks

Up and running now for about 12 hours...:

 

[Covey]

The gen-x 2400 is to much for the conventional neck?
I ask because I am looking for a replacement for the stock pump on my 125.

 

[rioratholenm]

NICE!!!!

 

[Charlie Davidson]

I have done the exact same thing on my 220 :thumbsup: BTW, the gen-x 2400 creates much finer bubbles, so IMHO it skim's alot better.

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6997048#post6997048 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Charlie Davidson
I have done the exact same thing on my 220 :thumbsup: BTW, the gen-x 2400 creates much finer bubbles, so IMHO it skim's alot better.

Ive tried the 2400 on my 125 and I couldnt get the flow down...just kept filling he cup....did you put some kind of vavle on the pump to cut back on the flow.?

 

[Charlie Davidson]

the 125 with the 2400, I sold over a year ago.. but I do not remember the pump (allways) overfilling the collection cup. I do remember it was very sensitive to slump level changes. I am sorry. I am ordering a gen-x 1000 for a CL 65 . hope it works well.

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6997672#post6997672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Charlie Davidson
the 125 with the 2400, I sold over a year ago.. but I do not remember the pump (allways) overfilling the collection cup. I do remember it was very sensitive to slump level changes. I am sorry. I am ordering a gen-x 1000 for a CL 65 . hope it works well.

The larger riser neck works great 100% better then the stock neck.......Im still using the pump that came with the skimmer....just wish I could get the Gen-X 2400 NW to work.....like you said much finer bubbles

 

[williamh]

Thank you for the help i have been looking to replace my 125's pump (it has been leaking stray voltage) so what are the measurments on the new neck. Thank you

Will

 

[dwdenny]

What about a oceanrunner NW will that work?

 

[williamh]

Sorry another question, did you glue the new neck in or silicone it sorry about the dumb questions. Thanks again.

Will

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6999260#post6999260 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by williamh
Sorry another question, did you glue the new neck in or silicone it sorry about the dumb questions. Thanks again.

Will

The tubing I used was 2 3/4 ID 3" OD I used a 2 part Gel epoxy from Loctite

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6999250#post6999250 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dwdenny
What about a oceanrunner NW will that work?

I think the problem with the gen-x 2400 NW is the body of the skimmer needs to be wider.....I still playing around with it.......so far so good with the stock pump

 

[Charlie Davidson]

Premium Aquatics sell a gen-x 1500. I wonder if that would be the best for the 125 and 220... ?? I am buying the 1000 and I will soon try it on the 220 I have.
dwdenny, I do not know about the smaller ORs but a 2700 would be too big IMHO!

 

[bckane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7005304#post7005304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Charlie Davidson
Premium Aquatics sell a gen-x 1500. I wonder if that would be the best for the 125 and 220... ?? I am buying the 1000 and I will soon try it on the 220 I have.
dwdenny, I do not know about the smaller ORs but a 2700 would be too big IMHO!

Gen-X 1500 submersibe pump

397GPH
6.4ft maximum lift
UL approved
Ceramic shaft, adjustable flow.
1 year guarantee against manufacturer defects.
1/2" 5/8" ID hose fittings for return included.

Flow rate at 3' head 250GPH
Power consumption 20watts
PSI rating 3.12

Im going to order one and give it a shot

 

[aquaman2]

i use the 2400 nw with absolutly no problems. and its way better then the stock pump. my css is hang on sump and i used a couple 8" 2x4's to raise it above where it would typically hang on the sump. the lip that hangs on the tank is about 2 inchs above the rim of the tank. i guess this gives it enuf head that it slows the pump down just enuf. i even have my red flow valve closed about a quarter of the way, which keeps the water level about and inch below the bottom level of the cup. i also did some venturi mods to the 2400.

 

[aquaman2]

heres a link to a couple pics.....scroll down to see mine

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=791350