tunze 9010 mesh mod

[mxett]

Hi,

I noticed a thread recently suggesting improved performance for a tunze 9010 skimmer, after adding a single layer of enkamat to the pump impellor.

To me this makes no sense, as the air never enters the pump volute, because the venturi is on the pump outlet.

However, a number of people testified to significant performance improvement, so who am I to argue?

I am going to try this on mine when I can get my hands on some enkamat. I will let you know the result.

Any experience or feedback with this mod Roger?

 

[rvitko]

The only logical way I can see it working is by:

A: Increasing the flow, which would also increase wattage and potentially shorten the motors life. If you were to make this modification I would suggest testing the result with a watt meter before and after.

B: The small amount of air that gets recirculated or ingested is mixed finer than usual but this should only make a very small difference.