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[ken6217]

Best waterlevel for the DoubleCones 150 is 15 - 20 cm. The Skimmer on the Pictures has 18 cm waterlevel.... Maximum Level is 22-23 cm

best regards... Klaus

Klaus, my skimmer is at 17mm (6.75"). Please comment on my other issues with the skimmer such as the pump pulsing and the water exiting the pipe where the silicon tube enters.

Also can ou clarify a few things in the instructions:

1. Where is the air/water separation line? The picture detailing it is of a Mini and not a cone.

2. On page 3 it says it is vital to operate the device with open outlet in the first few days. Mount plug after "running in"
However on page 7 it says when the skimmer is new, screw in the nozzle fully and then back off counterclockwise to adjust until no air bubbles exit the T pipe.
On the next sentence it also says if skimmer is new screw on nozzle almost completely for 1-2 days.

Please clarify. Thanks a lot.
Ken

 

[hatfielj]

The screw in nozzle piece is on the inlet side. I think on page three he may be talking about the little plastic plug opposite to the pump that when unplugged would act as an outlet?

 

[ken6217]

The screw in nozzle piece is on the inlet side. I think on page three he may be talking about the little plastic plug opposite to the pump that when unplugged would act as an outlet?

I looked at it again. It referred to the picture on the right. If this is the case then he was referring to drain plug in the collection cup.

It would have been helpful if Klaus came on an commented on some of the issues instead of just stating the obvious"¦"¦. the water depth. No on ehas an issue with that.

Do you have water exciting the pipe where the silicone tube enters it? Where did you set the level? Near the top of the skimmer without the collection cup screwed on?

Thanks,
Ken

 

[Klaus Jansen]

Hi Ken...

sorry, my english Lenguage is a little bit limited..:worried2:

Okay, i want explain you any Points....

1. Where is the air/water separation line? The picture detailing it is of a Mini and not a cone.

yes, correct...The Picture in the Usermanual want show only a Line of the Switch from Water to Air. It´s not the line, where you make it in your Double-Cone....

If the Skimmer is new, opening the Edge-Pipe completly and close the white nozzle 90 % ( One or two Turns out) after 2-3 Days, you can do the Fine-Tuning. New skimmers are overflowing and pull out lot of Bubbles.
17 cm waterlevel in your Sump is perfect. If the Pump is surging, please opening the Nozzle.

The best Point/Line for the Switch Water-to Air is begining of the Neck, if you have high Bioload a little bit under the white Cup-Screw....

best regards... Klaus

 

[hatfielj]

I looked at it again. It referred to the picture on the right. If this is the case then he was referring to drain plug in the collection cup.

It would have been helpful if Klaus came on an commented on some of the issues instead of just stating the obvious"¦"¦. the water depth. No on ehas an issue with that.

Do you have water exciting the pipe where the silicone tube enters it? Where did you set the level? Near the top of the skimmer without the collection cup screwed on?

Thanks,
Ken

Yes, I still have some water exiting where the tube enters. I think that's normal. My air/water separation line is still below where he says to set it. I think the skimmer is still breaking in though, so I'm sure I'll be adjusting that as the tank matures.

 

[ken6217]

Hi Ken...

sorry, my english Lenguage is a little bit limited..:worried2:

Okay, i want explain you any Points....



yes, correct...The Picture in the Usermanual want show only a Line of the Switch from Water to Air. It´s not the line, where you make it in your Double-Cone....

If the Skimmer is new, opening the Edge-Pipe completly and close the white nozzle 90 % ( One or two Turns out) after 2-3 Days, you can do the Fine-Tuning. New skimmers are overflowing and pull out lot of Bubbles.
17 cm waterlevel in your Sump is perfect. If the Pump is surging, please opening the Nozzle.

The best Point/Line for the Switch Water-to Air is begining of the Neck, if you have high Bioload a little bit under the white Cup-Screw....

best regards... Klaus

Hi Klaus,

Thank you for your reply. Can you please address my other two remaining
questions?

1. Should water be exiting the standpipe where the silicone tubing goes in?

2. Why is the pump making a revving sound and not smooth sound?

Thanks,
Ken

 

[Jeremy B.]

1. You will get some water exiting there, but if it's a lot you need to take the tube and push it downward from the top, right where it exits the wedge pipe. That hole is drilled into that pipe at an upward angle going into it. Pushing it downward at the exit where the tube comes out will help to seal it up a little bit. It's not meant to be water tight right there, as that would pinch the tube and decrease air draw.

2. Where is your nozzle at in terms of being turned outwards from the fully closed position?

 

[ken6217]

Hi Jeremy,

The pipe is pushed down. I have a Mini as well and so I am familiar with the skimmer.

I have had the white nozzel anywhere from 1 turn to 2 turns from all the way closed (screwed in).

I am more curious about the "revving" sound with a corresponding rise and drop in the level in the skimmer. This definitely is not correct. Any idea?

Thanks,
Ken

 

[Jeremy B.]

I'm not talking about the pipe, I'm referring to the silicone tube. Unscrew the nozzle four total turns out and just leave it alone for the next 48hrs.

Other skimmers will pulse when they're in too shallow of water depth. Not saying that's the case, but lower it and find out.

The pump itself is fine. They either work or they don't work, you would t get pulsing. Pulsing is from other things mentioned, like above.

 

[TheReefKeeper]

skimmers will pulse when they're in too shallow of water depth. Not saying that's the case, but lower it and find out.

^This is exactly what I was trying to get at yesterday that's why I was asking Ken.

No worries I know your frustrated I'm just trying to help buddy.

 

[ken6217]

I'll unscrew the nozzle 4 turns and see what happens. I would doubt the water level is too shallow as it is right in the middle of the recommended depth.
Ken

 

[ken6217]

I'm not talking about the pipe, pulsing.

Then what do you mean here:?

"You will get some water exiting there, but if it's a lot you need to take the tube and push it downward from the top, right where it exits the wedge pipe. That hole is drilled into that pipe at an upward angle going into it. Pushing it downward at the exit where the tube comes out will help to seal it up a little bit. It's not meant to be water tight right there, as that would pinch the tube and decrease air draw."

I'm note sure what you mean.
Ken

 

[ken6217]

I turned the white piece 4 turns. The surging may have stopped. Not 100% sure as I now have a lot more foam in the riser tube.

I double checked the water exiting the hole with the tube and by hand, it feels about the same pressure as what is coming out of the true exit of the stand pipe.
Ken

 

[ken6217]

After having the skimmer running for 2-3 hours with the nozzle 4 turns out, and the wedge pipe readjusted to bring the water height down in the skimmer, all is working OK. No surging and no more water coming out of the hole with the silicone tubing.

The bubbles in the skimmer body now are fine and consistent.
Ken

 

[Klaus Jansen]

The Starting Point for the Double-Cone nozzles 150 is 4-5 Turns outscrew.

Hi Ken,

thats exatly what i say : ... it´s important, the nozzle is turning out 4-5 Turns. The nozzles are very sensitiv. You can regulation and change the Performance of the Skimmer with this nozzle more as 50 % The Airdraw by 4 turns out is +/- 650 L/H 5 turns out = 750 L/H and 6 turns out = 850 L/h.
Only 2 turns out = 400 L/h. Hope it helps :beer:

best regards....Klaus

 

[ken6217]

Thanks all, for your help. I appreciate it.
Ken

 

[Jeremy B.]

Glad to hear it's running well for you now!

 

[ken6217]

Glad to hear it's running well for you now!

I'll bet your glad that's over with.

I'm curious to see if this outperforms my BK-160.
Ken

 

[Klaus Jansen]

Hi Ken...

It is important that the customer is satisfied

best regards ... Klaus

 

[TheReefKeeper]

Here is mine almost 72Hrs. I'm convinced my tank is clean it skimms hard right after I feed I couldn't be happier.






I have a question for Klaus now I have large bubble at at the base of the collection cup should I open up the nozzle a few more turns to make the bubbles smaller higher up?