I-Tech Skimmer Club .

Ya it's a 72 bow and it's definitely picking up everything the g2 has left behind since I don't currently have a large bio load. The thing is a monster!
 
Dyraxe said:
I am not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet but I-Tech has 2 new models to add to their existing skimmer line up. They now have a Mini, which has the pump inside the cone for a smaller foot print and they now a Beast that is a step larger then the 400 but smaller then the Super Beast.
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Any info on the Mini? Capacity and price?
 
It is my understanding that the slimline/mini is not a official model yet. John says it is considered custom work at this time. You have to PM him to get a price from what I have seen over on the I-Tech forums
 
How exactly is one supposed to insert the cup into the neck of the skimmer?

The O ring makes it impossible to seat, I could apply lots of pressure and when in my sump probably break the glass out the bottom before the cup would seat properly.

I understand the need for a seal but that's a flawed design IMO.

Any suggestions?
 
Mine goes in with a little pressure but i is a pain when you are trying to get a full cup if gunk out. I don't think you should have to use too mush pressure, check the O ring and make sure it is seated correctly.
 
Connected the I-Tech. Have water level at about 6 inches (directly underneath the outlet of the skimmer). Water / bubbles reach just about 1/4 the way up the cone with the wedge fully open. I close the wedge to the second notch, and it reaches halfway up (maybe a bit less). This is with the tunze pump. Is this normal or is the water supposed to be higher?

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Wow, customer service is awesome! Thanks so much for your help and suggestions John!

Skimmer is foaming up nicely after adjusting water level - figured I had to raise it just not sure to where - I should have researched a bit more :lol:
 
kc350twin said:
What was the fix? Raising the sump water level or the internal skimmer level?
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It wasn't ever broken :lolspin: I just wondered if it was normal for the level to be so low when the wedge was fully open. I let it run like that for a while then closed the pipe to the 3rd dot and it raised and started foaming. It's just ever so slightly above the 3rd dot now. I should have researched the settings more.

I'm wondering now how I can mount the float valve in my sump so low now that I had to drop it a few inches to accomodate the low water level of the skimmer. :eek1: Will have to find a new mount for the float.

Now for the break in period :bounce1:
 
Why not build a small stand for the skimmer to raise it instead of lowering the water level in your sump? You can make one out of plastic egg crate for lighting.
 
ZachB said:
It wasn't ever broken :lolspin: I just wondered if it was normal for the level to be so low when the wedge was fully open. I let it run like that for a while then closed the pipe to the 3rd dot and it raised and started foaming. It's just ever so slightly above the 3rd dot now. I should have researched the settings more.

I'm wondering now how I can mount the float valve in my sump so low now that I had to drop it a few inches to accomodate the low water level of the skimmer. :eek1: Will have to find a new mount for the float.

Now for the break in period :bounce1:
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I cut small pieces of pvc and tied that to an eggrate shelf. My sump water level is 8" and I have a 1.5" eggcrate shelf for the skimmer
 
nanojg said:
I cut small pieces of pvc and tied that to an eggrate shelf. My sump water level is 8" and I have a 1.5" eggcrate shelf for the skimmer
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Not so sure I would want to use eggcrate. Heard a bit about it leaching phosphates into the water, and I don't need an additional source of PO4.
 
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