Johnsteph10
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Wow! You are quick! Thanks a lot. (200th H&S post!). Go us!
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Fliger
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Well I have my A110 running on the 70 and it's awesome. These smaller units have to be seen to be appreciated. I think because I've owned a few external skimmers, knowing the basics behind them (trial & error) makes it super easy for me to dial in.
One thing I've noticed that's really interesting - if I keep the water level below the bayonette fitting, the air input is inceased (due to less backpressure) and you get the typical dryer, larger bubbles forming up the neck. If you raise the water level into the neck, the air input decreases yet the bubbles stay extremely fine - and you still get a nice dark green skimmate.
I'm unsure which way I want to run it.
Oh I take back the comment on the Remora. Get the H&S. :lol:
I do really prefer external skimmers and would always recommend one. Internals are fine, but its worth the few extra bucks to manipulate the skimmer.
One thing I've noticed that's really interesting - if I keep the water level below the bayonette fitting, the air input is inceased (due to less backpressure) and you get the typical dryer, larger bubbles forming up the neck. If you raise the water level into the neck, the air input decreases yet the bubbles stay extremely fine - and you still get a nice dark green skimmate.
I'm unsure which way I want to run it.
Oh I take back the comment on the Remora. Get the H&S. :lol:
I do really prefer external skimmers and would always recommend one. Internals are fine, but its worth the few extra bucks to manipulate the skimmer.
phlipper84
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Stupid question maybe, but.....I am getting set to bite the bullet and buy a 200x2-F2001. I understand this is an internal model. I am presuming all the talk of manipulating flow-rates concerns external skimmers, correct? Just want to be sure as I am sick and tired of trying to get max performance out of my aquaC.
Johnsteph10
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Agreed. That's why some don't like external/recirculating skimmers as they require a little extra tinkering. Congratulations and welcome to the club.
phlipper84
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Just placed my order. Way excited for a Thursday arrival of a 200x2-F2001! Now I just need to make my psychiatrist appt. I can't believe I just spent HOW MUCH for a protein skimmer!
lunkerbunker
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chicken,
i dont think they have a wet neck option. you could check with brian.
i dont think they have a wet neck option. you could check with brian.
Johnsteph10
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And I thought my 1260x3 was big. Bad Chicken. :lol:A wetneck feature would be awesome...that's all you hear the deltec ppl talking about even though very very few have it (or even use the washdown feature from what I hear)...
phlipper84
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At over 1000 dollars, on top of the expensive skimmer, I doubt many have even seen it.
Johnsteph10
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Hey Brian,
I have the 1260x3 model. I'm able to run it with 2 of the pumps going and it produces foam but when I turn on the 3rd it goes nuts and overflows. I have it gravity fed with approximately 1000gph going through it and fed back out to the sump. The drain is about 1.5 feet total length and is slightly angled about 1 inch down. Is that enough? Should I cut the flow back a little?
TIA!
I have the 1260x3 model. I'm able to run it with 2 of the pumps going and it produces foam but when I turn on the 3rd it goes nuts and overflows. I have it gravity fed with approximately 1000gph going through it and fed back out to the sump. The drain is about 1.5 feet total length and is slightly angled about 1 inch down. Is that enough? Should I cut the flow back a little?
TIA!
Johnsteph10
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The drain tubing is the stock size - I think it is 2 inches. The output valve is wide open. Do you think I need to have more of a slant on the drain piping?
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