Skimmer Thread - Page 99

Jonathan · 07-28-2006, 01:29 PM

This is how I had it plumbed.

A 45 elbow came out of the outlet Tee, then a 90 once I ran out of room in the sump, to get the water to enter the sump at an angle.

I just changed it to a 90degree elbow coming out of the outlet T with a pipe going straight down into the sump, and the end of the pipe is cut at an angle so half of it is submerged and half not. Cali reef is this what you were talking about. It is much quieter, but not silent. Maybe If I cover the back of the stand it will be.

Last night I took the pump off and and checked the impeller for anything in it and made sure it was sitting well. Everything was fine. I also put the venturi tube in the water and the pump is actually a little louder when its not sucking in air.

Thanks for all the help you guys.

gnatp2 · 07-30-2006, 02:08 PM

I've had the DAS EX-2 for a couple months now and am noticing that I'm not getting that much skimmate anymore. The past three weeks, I've only gotten about 1/2 inch worth of gunk in the cup. I've heard there are ways to get "wetter" and "dryer" foam, but how do you do that? The only 2 adjustments I know of are the air intakes (which I have at 90% open) and the inflow valve from the sump into the skimmer (which I have most of the way open as well).

Or is there something else that may be wrong that I might be missing?

Thanks,
Nate

cali_reef · 07-30-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gnatp2


	I've had the DAS EX-2 for a couple months now and am noticing that I'm not getting that much skimmate anymore. The past three weeks, I've only gotten about 1/2 inch worth of gunk in the cup. I've heard there are ways to get "wetter" and "dryer" foam, but how do you do that? The only 2 adjustments I know of are the air intakes (which I have at 90% open) and the inflow valve from the sump into the skimmer (which I have most of the way open as well). Or is there something else that may be wrong that I might be missing? Thanks, Nate

Open the airvalve wide open and try to get more water in the skimmer by up the size of your feed pump.

cali_reef · 07-31-2006, 12:34 AM

Jonathan,

Here is a picture of the exit pipe I use, the blue mark is where the water level in the sump needs to be. I cut the angle using a 12" miter saw.

**"DevIouS"** · 08-01-2006, 12:01 AM

EuroReef CS 6-2 w/ gate valve:

About 5 days worth:

alrha · 08-01-2006, 12:59 AM

anyone hear about the mini bubble kings coming out?

Pseudo · 08-01-2006, 01:04 AM

So do you like the skimmer Phil ?

Kasei

**"DevIouS"** · 08-01-2006, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo


	So do you like the skimmer Phil ? Kasei

Definitely. Thanks.

I finally got it dialed in right & I think it did need some "break in" period.

jackson6745 · 08-01-2006, 10:44 AM

ER Skimmer is kicking a$$ Phil

da colts · 08-01-2006, 01:41 PM

coralvue 150nw

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07-28-2006, 01:29 PM	#981
Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Brunswick, NJ Posts: 137 Reefer Ratings: (0) Friends: (0)	This is how I had it plumbed. A 45 elbow came out of the outlet Tee, then a 90 once I ran out of room in the sump, to get the water to enter the sump at an angle. I just changed it to a 90degree elbow coming out of the outlet T with a pipe going straight down into the sump, and the end of the pipe is cut at an angle so half of it is submerged and half not. Cali reef is this what you were talking about. It is much quieter, but not silent. Maybe If I cover the back of the stand it will be. Last night I took the pump off and and checked the impeller for anything in it and made sure it was sitting well. Everything was fine. I also put the venturi tube in the water and the pump is actually a little louder when its not sucking in air. Thanks for all the help you guys.

07-30-2006, 02:08 PM	#982
gnatp2 Greek god Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Greenwich village Posts: 446 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (0)	I've had the DAS EX-2 for a couple months now and am noticing that I'm not getting that much skimmate anymore. The past three weeks, I've only gotten about 1/2 inch worth of gunk in the cup. I've heard there are ways to get "wetter" and "dryer" foam, but how do you do that? The only 2 adjustments I know of are the air intakes (which I have at 90% open) and the inflow valve from the sump into the skimmer (which I have most of the way open as well). Or is there something else that may be wrong that I might be missing? Thanks, Nate

07-31-2006, 12:34 AM	#984
cali_reef Fish and Coral Killer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the wet coast, again. Posts: 3,932 Reefer Ratings: (28) Friends: (3)	Jonathan, Here is a picture of the exit pipe I use, the blue mark is where the water level in the sump needs to be. I cut the angle using a 12" miter saw.

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