The Life Reef Skimmer Club

[shaggss]

I will try to get a picture of the modified collection cup. The neck of this skimmer was always covered in a thick layer of stuff. So yes I think it can benefit from the addition of a neck cleaner.

Thank you and damn! More money to spend!

 

[fftfk]

I just got my lifereef 30 inch with large collection cup installed. It seems a little loud at the moment but will work on adjusting location in sump, tubes, etc this weekend. Any specific recommendations to try out in terms of noise?

 

[WireTech]

Here you go shaggss

 

[shaggss]

Here you go shaggss

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Cool. Thanks WireTech! An order for avast will be going in!

 

[EvMiBo]

I just got my lifereef 30 inch with large collection cup installed. It seems a little loud at the moment but will work on adjusting location in sump, tubes, etc this weekend. Any specific recommendations to try out in terms of noise?
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Maybe the mag is breaking in? It does look brand new. I don't use a mag currently, but my brother does on his 24" and it's pretty darn quiet. Is it a vibrating noise? Humming?

 

[GatorAlum05]

replaced the mag 9.5 on my svs3-24 with a sicce 5.0

lmore consistent bubbles. I think jeff should just tell his customers to put a mag12 or similar ratings on the 24.

 

[Deep Reef]

Great thanks

 

[fftfk]

It's a strong humming/whistling noise from the Venturi area. I'll see if I can get a clear video tomorrow

 

[VWD]

I have a 36 I guess it's a svs 36, been on my 120 for a few weeks, it's amazing and the pretty silent. works great, always wanted one and finally did it. I have used many different skimmers over the years and used My Reef creations for a few years and like them but the noise they made bugged me.

the day I set it up, adjusting it.

 

[VWD]

This skimmer is a work horse

 

[EvMiBo]

Looking good Vince, welcome to the club! What pump are you running?

 

[shaggss]

Hi All

Mine has been running for about 10 days now. I have noticed that if I bump it, it will spew out micro bubbles for a while until it settles down a bit. Anyone notice this too? Could be that its still breaking in?

Cheers

 

[EvMiBo]

Looks like you're running the 24 with SP4 pump? My brother's 24" wih Mag 12 sent out micro bubbles for a couple weeks when he started it. So yeah I'd say it's probably just breaking in.

 

[shaggss]

Looks like you're running the 24 with SP4 pump? My brother's 24" wih Mag 12 sent out micro bubbles for a couple weeks when he started it. So yeah I'd say it's probably just breaking in.

Ok cheers. Will give it some more time.

 

[EagleFF]

subscribed

 

[grizzly123]

The VS3-48 finally got here. It is up and running.

 

[grizzly123]

 

[grizzly123]

This is 9 hrs after startup.

 

[Hitch08]

Wow. Did you have a skimmer on it before?

 

[LifeReef4Life]

This is 9 hrs after startup.

Congrats grizzly! The newer VS3-48 is my dream skimmer :thumbsup:
Actually joined the forum in search of a 24" for my 40B.

I have my original 1994 VS2-48 and the newer ones just make it look sick.
Unfortunately, after shutting my system down last year, I sold my
HVS2-24 and VS3-36. The 36" one I liked better than my older 48
mostly due to the VS3 flange, but also the self cleaning venturi.

I would like to get a used 24", but am prepared to put the only one I have left
on my 40B. Would take ~400 total including a new Reeflo SwordTail pump
and a 978 Mazzei. Not sure where to post in a classified sub forum though

Having mine for 21 yrs now, and still works speaks volumes.
You will never be disappointed with your life long investment

BTW my new VS3-36 was pushing a full head in something like 30 mins
after a vinegar bath, but was 50+% foam at the time too.