Skimmer Thread - Page 57

**"DevIouS"** · 04-19-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by solbby


	Mine has it too, forget my last post about you input I don't know what I am talking about (see I am a hardware retard, ).

**jhale** · 04-19-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by solbby


	Almost immediately! Within the first two days the cup was full with nasty skimmate. It has been kicking a$$ ever since.

well now I can't wait to get mine running and see what happens

**jhale** · 04-19-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaRealDvs1


	Cool! Thanks Shaun. Awwwww man....... Another up-grade!

do it Phil!

this skimmer thread is blowing up

Rich you need to update the index

ctxmonitor · 04-19-2006, 02:22 PM

I guess the game is on now!!! Can't wait for both of the skimmer to run in turbo mode

**"DevIouS"** · 04-19-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jhale


	do it Phil!

LOL!

Just when you think it's over.....

**jhale** · 04-19-2006, 02:35 PM

you know it Tom. not to brag or anything but I think my tank is the perfect candidate, plenty of nasty junk to pull out.

I'm going to need input from the skimmer masters to help set them up so the testing is fair. Like making sure they are both skimming the same type of skimmate wet dry etc.

Do you think running them at the same time is the best way to do it?

I think running the drain line to the DAS is good also for another reason.
The DAS will have to sit in the chamber after the bubble traps, which is also after the elos. Being drain fed will give the skimmer the same quality water the elos is getting. I will need help figuring out the proper amount to feed the DAS. The ehiem 1260 pump on the elos puts out 645gph I think.
For a recirculating skimmer what's the recommended flow?

**Deanos** · 04-19-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jhale


	For a recirculating skimmer what's the recommended flow?

1.5 - 2 times total volume, I believe. Spykes can verify.

**Deanos** · 04-19-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jhale


	Rich you need to update the index

When you re-do the index, use Post #s, since each member can adjust how many posts appear on a page for them (from 5 to 40 posts per page). Page 10 for me (30 posts per page) is alot different to someone viewing 10 posts per page.

jackson6745 · 04-19-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jhale


	do it Phil! this skimmer thread is blowing up Rich you need to update the index

I know but it will take forever. I will do a little at a time. Feel free to post links + descriptions to the pages if you have time

pecan2phat · 04-19-2006, 03:26 PM

The Deltec design actually works better with the airvalve slightly closed. The height of the water in the skimmer chamber would be more important as long as you don't exceed the recommended gph but your DAS does not give you that info. When I did the 1.5 to 2x the turnover on my Euro-Reef, I had to restrict the output gatevalve by 50% to achieve the correct water height so strictly going by the 1.5 to 2x theory really doesn't work if your over sizing your skimmer.

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04-19-2006, 02:22 PM	#564
ctxmonitor Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,832 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	I guess the game is on now!!! Can't wait for both of the skimmer to run in turbo mode

04-19-2006, 02:35 PM	#566
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,310 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (33)	you know it Tom. not to brag or anything but I think my tank is the perfect candidate, plenty of nasty junk to pull out. I'm going to need input from the skimmer masters to help set them up so the testing is fair. Like making sure they are both skimming the same type of skimmate wet dry etc. Do you think running them at the same time is the best way to do it? I think running the drain line to the DAS is good also for another reason. The DAS will have to sit in the chamber after the bubble traps, which is also after the elos. Being drain fed will give the skimmer the same quality water the elos is getting. I will need help figuring out the proper amount to feed the DAS. The ehiem 1260 pump on the elos puts out 645gph I think. For a recirculating skimmer what's the recommended flow?

04-19-2006, 03:26 PM	#570
pecan2phat Professional Commuter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 2,021 Reefer Ratings: (25) Friends: (7)	The Deltec design actually works better with the airvalve slightly closed. The height of the water in the skimmer chamber would be more important as long as you don't exceed the recommended gph but your DAS does not give you that info. When I did the 1.5 to 2x the turnover on my Euro-Reef, I had to restrict the output gatevalve by 50% to achieve the correct water height so strictly going by the 1.5 to 2x theory really doesn't work if your over sizing your skimmer.