How can I silence a skimmer output? Specifically that of an Octopus NWB150?

[jeffesaurusrex]

I have the Reef Octopus NWB150. The water level in the sump is set so that it is just under the output of the gate valve on the skimmer. The water coming out of the gate valve kind of arcs up because I have it so far closed, and it makes a lot of noise when it hits the sump water.

I tried an old fish food container rubber banded around it. This quiets it significantly but I was worried the adhesive would contaminate the water so I took a plastic cap off a brand new can of spraypaint, heavily rinsed it and rubberbanded it in the same way.

Ideally I would have a pipe that goes under the surface of the water but I was worried this would adversely affect the skimmer's performance due to backpressure or something. Of course I'm also worried about the same thing happening due to restriction of flow caused by the cap I have rubber banded on there now.

How does everybody else go about silencing their skimmer outputs?

 

[wildman926]

Read how it is done HERE

 

[User Name]

I simply have my skimmer return on a piece of filter sponge. It slows down the water before it hits the sump, but it is pourous enough not to cause much, if any, back pressure to the skimmer.

 

[jbannick18]

Read how it is done HERE

You recommend these skimmers all over the forums but if I had to do this just to quiet the thing I would never buy an sro.

 

[wildman926]

You recommend these skimmers all over the forums but if I had to do this just to quiet the thing I would never buy an sro.

I do recommend them, and they perform flawlessly.

I am only on 3 forums, one of which I hardly visit. The other is a local one. Get your facts straight.

I wanted my output specifically over my return pump. What I have done, is not needed, but wanted....

 

[HelmerJr]

This might help....

http://coralvue.com/protein-skimmer-output-vent/

 

[mojo~]

You can run the water level higher. Above the output.this will allow you to open it up some as well.been doing this a while.all bk mini and bm skimmers have outputs under water.just try it.

Mojo

 

[mojo~]

Don't put a elbow on it.that is where air could get trapped.just let it come out the side.just raise it a inch or so.not too much.but your skimmer will love you for it.

 

[smellslikeTUNA]

instead of that complicated looking DIY setup couldnt you just put a T on it so one end is in the water and the other end sticking out to avoid backpressure? Also, why don't you just raise the water level in your sump?

 

[wildman926]

You can run the water level higher. Above the output.this will allow you to open it up some as well.been doing this a while.all bk mini and bm skimmers have outputs under water.just try it.

Mojo

Don't put a elbow on it.that is where air could get trapped.just let it come out the side.just raise it a inch or so.not too much.but your skimmer will love you for it.

instead of that complicated looking DIY setup couldnt you just put a T on it so one end is in the water and the other end sticking out to avoid backpressure? Also, why don't you just raise the water level in your sump?

If this is directed at me, as I stated above in a previous post, I want my output directed at my return pump. Complicated? A rubber coupler and some pvc, elbows? Really?

The 1000 is sitting in 6" of water, on a 2" stand, with a sump level of 8". If you have owned and used the SRO 1000, you will know it is sensative to back pressure, and will overflow until it is fully broke in (internal coat). If not, you will make statements or ask the questions like you have. The 2000 is not sensative to back pressure, pretty much set it and forget it, regardless of it's status of the break in.

 

[edwin-orellana]

Here's a simple mod on my SRO XP-2000 Internal....just a piece of 2" pipe with a 2" elbow with a hole drilled on it....works with no problems...no noise...no salt creep from splashing

 

[TheFishTeen]

Here's a simple mod on my SRO XP-2000 Internal....just a piece of 2" pipe with a 2" elbow with a hole drilled on it....works with no problems...no noise...no salt creep from splashing

Or you could just add a tee, that way the water comes out the skimmer, and flows down but can still breathe. That way you don't need to drill anything.

 

[wildman926]

Here's a simple mod on my SRO XP-2000 Internal....just a piece of 2" pipe with a 2" elbow with a hole drilled on it....works with no problems...no noise...no salt creep from splashing

Very cool. :thumbsup:

The larger diameter will definitely help with the back pressure.

 

[smellslikeTUNA]

Or you could just add a tee, that way the water comes out the skimmer, and flows down but can still breathe. That way you don't need to drill anything.

Exactly what I am trying to say. Wildman, no need to get offended lol