EURO REEF SKIMMER HELP!!!!!

[reefNewbie]

I just recieved my cs6-1 today and set it up about 30 mins ago....The damn thing keeps filling the collection cup with water! I have unscrewed and screwed the collection cup 3 times now to make sure it was tight, why is this happening! please help!

 

[mountainbiker619]

is the main tube filled with air bubles while running?

 

[electric130]

not to sound smart, but did you read the manual on how to adjust the outflow from the skimmer? if it's not set right, the water level inside the skimmer will be too high and cause water in the cup.

 

[Anonymous]

Just 2 quick questions to start with. Is the output tube all the way down and what is the water level in the sump. I believe they recommend about 6 - 8 inches.

 

[reefNewbie]

the out tube is all the way down(yes i read the manual thats why its all the way down ). Next the water level is about 10-12 inches. the whole main tube is filled with bubbles

 

[mountainbiker619]

try lowering the sump water level and see what happins. I have the CS6-2 running great with about 5 inches of sump water.

 

[electric130]

well, if you did everything the manual says and it's still jacked up, i'd say call the manufacturer.

 

[reefNewbie]

I cant lower the sump water level

 

[mountainbiker619]

ok..can you raise the entire skimmer..place a block or something under it.

 

[reefNewbie]

one step ahead of you, already tried that....still fills with water

 

[mountainbiker619]

well..turn it off and give euro reef a call tomorrow is the best that i can suggest.

 

[reefNewbie]

take that back, now its at 11 1/4in of water with the block and i cant go any higher because of the stand. is that the problem, or is it something else?

 

[mountainbiker619]

can you take the skimmer out and try it out in a bath tub to see if it does require a shallow water depth?

 

[Anonymous]

I am looking at the instructions that came with my CS8-2 and it states the ideal water for optimal skimmer performace is between 6 and 8 inches. I am guess that the water level in the sump is definately your problem.

 

[reefNewbie]

well i put the skimmer in a tub with about 10in of water from the faucet and it did not fill up with water at all. Ok now my next question, how the **** am i going to cut one of my baffles down so that the water level goes down in my sump? How can i cut it while its siliconed in place? should i just try and notch it with a hack saw....im assuming ill have to drain the sump a bit!

 

[Anonymous]

Is it glass? If thin enough you could try scoring it and tapping it at the score to cause the break (father-in-law does stained glass work so that is how my baffles were made). If they are acrylic, got a dremel?

 

[reefNewbie]

wish i did, it is acrylic. i might just go run out and buy one now!

 

[mountainbiker619]

I picked up a Dremel at Homedepot a few days ago...and I love it..infact, I just finished making the slots in my overflow bigger

 

[reefNewbie]

i really hope that little pieces of acrylic wont hurt anything as alot droped in the water and has now been shot into my main tank Bastards, i tried to net out as much as possible!

 

[reefNewbie]

also, quick question, which way, up or down, on the output pipe, determines whether the scum in the collection cup is weter or dryer?