Vertex Skimmer club

[putz28]

The pump just needing a little cleaning, is working fine.

Cheers.

 

[reefguard]

I am about to pick up a used in-280 tomorrow for $250. I have yet to see the skimmer and the guy says he only used it in 2 mos. Who has got one and what are your thoughts about the skimmer. It is going to 180 gallon mix reef. total water of 200 gallons.
Thanks
Noel

 

[reefguard]

Well, since I didn't get any inputs I pulled the trigger anyways. This thing is BIG. I've got it set up and will keep you guys posted.

 

[ironwill723]

I have a 280. Works great. Very pleased.

 

[username in use]

I just bought a used in80 and set it up on my tank. Seems to be pulling air well, but its also kinda loud. I read that these things run almost silent. It was sold to be as a gen2, but when I look online at pictures, gen2 impellers are black. Is my white impeller a gen1 and if so, should I just go ahead and mesh mod it? Will it be quieter or do I need to buy a new impeller as well, because everyone seems to be sold out. Thanks.

 

[Jared J]

You could do the mod and pick up the new impeller when they come in. It seems that the Vertex line is becoming quite a hit as everyone is starting to sell out of skimmers and parts. Hopefully that's a good thing.

 

[username in use]

I just ordered the gen 2 impeller. Took me all afternoon to find someone that had them, and they only had 3 in stock. Everyone else said that they would be 6 to 8 weeks. I think tommorow I will mesh mod this one for the hey of it since I have the new pin coming anyway.

 

[reefguard]

How about ceramic shafts for the pump for the in-280. I juist broke it.

 

[DragonFish]

I just got an IN-80 from premium aquatics and it doesn't look like yours. Mine doesn't have the cap on top of the wedge pipe, and the airline doesn't go into it either. Does that mean that I got a gen 1 or something??

My IN80 is now starting to break in and become more predictable. This is my first skimmer of this type and I'm getting used to the adjustment and how a very small change can make a very big difference.

 

[frenchie]

i don't think they ever changed insump 80 design only the other models, i still use my gen I 180 and love it, soon as xmas passes i will buy newer model.

 

[NyReefNoob]

ok 2 months into having the in 180 still loving it, but really feel the pump isnt enough for it, having to close pipe 3/4's of the way, tempted to get the next size up skimmers pump and try it out

 

[DragonFish]

So does that mean I'm just missing items? My airline isn't long enough to go all the way up to the cap like the one above, so it just seems fishy.

 

[Charlie Davidson]

ok 2 months into having the in 180 still loving it, but really feel the pump isnt enough for it, having to close pipe 3/4's of the way, tempted to get the next size up skimmers pump and try it out

My 180 is set @ the same.. I feel it is underpowered also. I will soon try a sicce pump and a bubbleblaster on it.

You could contact Jeremy at premiumaquatics to see if the 250 pump fits. As others here, I wonder if a different pump would work better..?? I hope the Bubble blaster pump, I ordered to day will fit:bigeyes:

 

[reefguard]

Don't you guys think running the airline hooked up to the elbow restricts the air flow? I am running mine not connected right now and hooked up the air meter and getting about 27 lpm. Is that what you I am supposed to get out of this pump?

 

[rkb]

Don't you guys think running the airline hooked up to the elbow restricts the air flow? I am running mine not connected right now and hooked up the air meter and getting about 27 lpm. Is that what you I am supposed to get out of this pump?

It is my understanding that the airline hooked up to the elbow serves as a muffler. I would imagine that there would be some restriction in air flow but I doubt that the amount of restriction would be enough to hamper the unit's effectiveness- but that's just my opinion.

 

[VitalApparatus]

Is this right?
<img src="http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9489/dsc03117h.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>Shot at 2009-11-05
There is a little rubber gasket that prevents the top of the pipe from fully inserting into the bottom.Do I shove it in there or does it ride as is in the pic.The reason i ask is other peoples pics Ive seen this gap is not there.

 

[rkb]

Is this right?
<img src="http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9489/dsc03117h.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>Shot at 2009-11-05
There is a little rubber gasket that prevents the top of the pipe from fully inserting into the bottom.Do I shove it in there or does it ride as is in the pic.The reason i ask is other peoples pics Ive seen this gap is not there.

Shove the wedge pipe until the gasket is inside the bottom- then it will be fully seated and work properly. On mine I marked the area of the "sweet spot", that is the perfect adjustment where the bubble tower reaches the perfect height in the skimmer neck to produce foam that is not too wet or too dry.

 

[rkb]

Is this right?
<img src="http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9489/dsc03117h.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/><br/>Shot at 2009-11-05
There is a little rubber gasket that prevents the top of the pipe from fully inserting into the bottom.Do I shove it in there or does it ride as is in the pic.The reason i ask is other peoples pics Ive seen this gap is not there.

Shove the wedge pipe until the gasket is inside the bottom- then it will be fully seated and work properly. On mine I marked the area of the "sweet spot", that is the perfect adjustment where the bubble tower reaches the perfect height in the skimmer neck to produce foam that is not too wet or too dry.

 

[VitalApparatus]

Excellent thank you Works as designed now ,lol.

 

[HiggyBrew]

I called MarineDepot yesterday to see when my IN-280 will ship, since it was ordered 11 days ago. They said it's on back order, and they may get them in early December, maybe.

Hope it's worth the wait!