New Skimmer.

[reeferkeeper420]

So i just recently recieved a new skimmer from a fellow reefer. Im just wondering if its normal for higher end skimmers to not have a knob for adjusting the skimmers water intake? I have a Marine Sources skimmer, not exactly sure on the series, but its apparently rated for 175g. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question all ive ever had are Coralife skimmers lol. Im running it now in water with vinegar to get it cleaned out. Do i have to adjust how deep the water is? Thanks in advance.
Riley

 

[sunnykita]

Hey Riley how about checking out youtube for Marine Sources skimmers, you might find a lot of videos there to help figure it out.

 

[nexusnight]

Does the return on it not have a twist tube?


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[heath]

google the manufacture and see what they say...

 

[reeferkeeper420]

 

[reeferkeeper420]

No there isnt . It just seems odd thats its not even going into the neck of the cup, even tho theres no dial, i would think it would be at full.power no?

 

[TORX]

What is the water level in the sump in that chamber? Should be 9-10" in the sump. Skimmers typically do not control the input, they control the output. By turning the top red (pink) pipe, you should see the level in the skimmer change

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[TORX]

Or at least that is my guess till I can look it up

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[unibob]

Twisting the red pipe changes water level.


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[unibob]

Where the white T for the skimmer output. Look inside the T fitting you will see the red pipe is only open on one side, twist the red pipe to change water level, you make have to also adjust the very top pieces position in order to do so, so that the airline hose doesn't have straight tension.


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[Poseidon]

Also, if you are only running in vinegar and not tank water full of protein that might affect operation as well.

 

[Jewel]

All good advice, turning the red pipe should adjust the height of the water, make small adjustments and give it time before adjusting again, And yes for optimum results you should be running it in saltwater,

 

[reeferkeeper420]

Yeah i was hoping the water and vinegar might clean up the motor and make it a little quiter, no such luck.

 

[Jewel]

That's not a strong point of those skimmers. you could try and build a box around it with Styrofoam or put it on a rubber pad. I think I speak for most of us when I say a quiet skimmer is a must.

 

[reeferkeeper420]

I was thinking of a way to soundproof the stand itll be housedd in.