I-Tech Skimmer Club .
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lpsluver
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I'd have to pull it to show you but it is simple. If you don't want to sand the output of the AB enough to make it fit on the skimmer then get a piece of 1" ID vinyl tube, cut it to 2 inches put that piece in a cup of really hot water to soften it up and then just put it on the pump and the skimmer feed. You may need a plastic hose clamp on the AB to keep it snug.
saltydragon
Member
how are the venturi intakes used on the AB pumps...im looking to purchase the pump with this intake...
flat broke
New member
Salty,
Does Nuocean bundle the venturi with the Aquabee for the $125 price listed on the site?
Chris
Does Nuocean bundle the venturi with the Aquabee for the $125 price listed on the site?
Chris
saltydragon
Member
i sent him a email...ill keep you posted
saltydragon
Member
AB pump at nuocean is out of stock...bummer
The venturi does not come with the Aquabee pump from Nuocean, I would think you would be able to purchase it separately from them, at least I hop so.
http://www.nuocean.com/pumps/aquabee-2000-i-pump.html
http://www.nuocean.com/pumps/aquabee-2000-i-pump.html
saltydragon
Member
its not in stock...so cant even think of purchaing it from him...
LETS SEE SOME UPDATES ON THE SKIMMERS!
LETS SEE SOME UPDATES ON THE SKIMMERS!
mightymizz
New member
Well, now on 2 full days of running my Itech small, it has settled in very nicely. I had some confusion with water level and whether or not my Aquabee was running correctly, but never an issue with the skimmer build itself.
The bubbles in the cone have a much more orderly look as they all rise nice and even compared to when I just fired it up there was more randomness.
Overall, I really like how its operating and by just removing three titanium screws at bottom of cone you can have full access inside to clean. Tweaking the skimmer for wet or dry foam is as simple as it gets. Just turn the riser pipe to the left or right. Very satisfied so far!
The bubbles in the cone have a much more orderly look as they all rise nice and even compared to when I just fired it up there was more randomness.
Overall, I really like how its operating and by just removing three titanium screws at bottom of cone you can have full access inside to clean. Tweaking the skimmer for wet or dry foam is as simple as it gets. Just turn the riser pipe to the left or right. Very satisfied so far!
flat broke
New member
I got mine as I was heading out the door on Thursday evening. Friday I got around to unpacking the skimmer and generally being very impressed with the overal quality. I spent today redoing a spare acrylic sump for the new skimmer and a couple of other mods. The weldon should be good to go by Monday, so the skimmer will get action when I swap sumps.
Chris
Chris
saltydragon
Member
pics please....we need pics
Well, I finally got my small cone started yesterday and it is still breaking in. The build quality is very nice and the adjustment on the riser pipe is top notch. This is replacing my old Euro Reef ES5-2, and is much easier to dial in then the ER ever was. I am running the Itech cone with the 3500 sedra from my old skimmer, and I am still waiting on some kind of response from Petorama on the Aquabee I ordered online earlier in the week. I will post pics once the skimmer has had a chance to break in.
moondoggy4
Team RC
Just go back to the first or second page of this club please don't use the PM to contact them just call them.
Can anyone running an i-Tech Small / 100 tell me what they think my results would be like if I were running it in a sump with a water depth of only 5-6". John sent me some very helpful information but was looking to see if anyone can share their personal experiences with this model and the pump they selected. I really can't go higher than this without making some significant changes to my existing tank set-up.
Actually, the recommended water level is 5.25-6.75. Because of that I haven't switched mine out yet. My sump level is about 10.5. So I'm gonna need to make a stand. It's definetly different since most skimmers I've noticed say 8-10.
Anyone know an easy way to make a skimmer stand?
Regarding your skimmer stand question: I constructed mine out of 3" PVC. Just cut as many sections at the height you desire for elevation and adhere (I used aquarium sealant) a piece of acrylic that can handle the base of your skimmer (mine is a Reef Devil). I tried to post a picture but the file size is too large and I'm not sure why that is the case.
To keep if from wanting to float up as air gets trapped beneath it just drill some good size holes at several locations on the acrylic and in the PVC sections. Drill holes in the PVC sections just beneath the point where it will meet the sheet of acrylic allowing any air that could get trapped to escape. Hope this helps you visualize an option that has worked for me.
To keep if from wanting to float up as air gets trapped beneath it just drill some good size holes at several locations on the acrylic and in the PVC sections. Drill holes in the PVC sections just beneath the point where it will meet the sheet of acrylic allowing any air that could get trapped to escape. Hope this helps you visualize an option that has worked for me.
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