Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club
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JRaquatics
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Welcome to the club! Keep us posted on your results.
virginiadiver69
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I just got my 200 put together and took it for a test drive and have a problem.
I am gravity feeding it via my overflow. When I turn my return pump on the skimmer fills to the point of overflowing the collection cup. I tried lowering the water level in the sump and raising the skimmer above the water line but that does not help.
I took a closer look and noticed the T fitting on the riser tube is at the same level as the water line in the collection cup. I then noticed the picture in the first post of this thread and saw the riser tube is much shorter than the one on mine. I think I have answered my own question but before I take a hack saw to my new $900 skimmer I would like some reassurance. Will cutting down the riser tube solve this problem? If so, how short should I go and will I be able to make fine adjustments after?
I am gravity feeding it via my overflow. When I turn my return pump on the skimmer fills to the point of overflowing the collection cup. I tried lowering the water level in the sump and raising the skimmer above the water line but that does not help.
I took a closer look and noticed the T fitting on the riser tube is at the same level as the water line in the collection cup. I then noticed the picture in the first post of this thread and saw the riser tube is much shorter than the one on mine. I think I have answered my own question but before I take a hack saw to my new $900 skimmer I would like some reassurance. Will cutting down the riser tube solve this problem? If so, how short should I go and will I be able to make fine adjustments after?
JRaquatics
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I cut mine down to 7inches.
You can see axactly were the tee on my 200 sits
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1274301&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
My water level sits about an inch below were the cup and the body meet.
You can see axactly were the tee on my 200 sits
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1274301&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
My water level sits about an inch below were the cup and the body meet.
JRaquatics
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Can you get a picture before you cut?
virginiadiver69
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Thanks for the info. I got it cut down and she is running just fine now. I'll take some pics once I get it into it final position.
JRaquatics
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If you don't plan on going any larger, I very confident that the 200 can handle your bioload IMO. The 200 is not a small skimmer by any means.
I finally got my skimmer up and running today. For now I have the valve wide open until it starts to break in.
Mike from Reef Specialty really helped me out alot to get this thing up and running the right way. If anyone on here wants to buy one of these call Mike. He has the best prices Ive seen and really knows what he doing. I will try to get some pics and post them tomorrow.
Mike from Reef Specialty really helped me out alot to get this thing up and running the right way. If anyone on here wants to buy one of these call Mike. He has the best prices Ive seen and really knows what he doing. I will try to get some pics and post them tomorrow.
ReefArtist
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Jetdrvr - that is looking sweet!
I have a new tank and it's just now getting some nice dark skim - looking great. I'll get a few pics and post them.
zaireguy - I've not really heard anyone completely not liking it. Mainly small issues but as far as it not doing a great job skimming - not heard of any issues.
I have a new tank and it's just now getting some nice dark skim - looking great. I'll get a few pics and post them.
zaireguy - I've not really heard anyone completely not liking it. Mainly small issues but as far as it not doing a great job skimming - not heard of any issues.
RokleM
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I'm sure some mods are possible, but honestly it's not necessary. There is such a huge volume of air in the skimmer already, I don't know if adding more would actually increase performance or make ti worse.
zaireguy, if you want to see one running, let me know. I had some initial issues, and honestly it needs some design tweaking IMHO. Overall however, it's hard to beat for the price unless you can find yourself a GEO
anothermineral
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Has anyone had any overflow issues with their 250? I've had two in the last week. Luckily I have my waste collector fitted with a float switch to shut off the skimmer, however, with a 5G waste collector, I'm introducing too much fresh water when I have one of these events. (I may need to go to a smaller vessel)
I keep my water level just below (1/4") the skimmer neck flange and I run it with the air valve fully open.
I've noticed when I do a power outage test that the skimmer overflows when the power comes back on, however, I've not had any power issues in the last week.
Any thoughts on a safer water level to run the skimmer at and still maintain performance?
I'm probably going to start troubleshooting by lessening the amount of air in the chamber before I lower the water level.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I keep my water level just below (1/4") the skimmer neck flange and I run it with the air valve fully open.
I've noticed when I do a power outage test that the skimmer overflows when the power comes back on, however, I've not had any power issues in the last week.
Any thoughts on a safer water level to run the skimmer at and still maintain performance?
I'm probably going to start troubleshooting by lessening the amount of air in the chamber before I lower the water level.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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