WMAS Discussion Forum : Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:08:43 +0000 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:43:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=59144 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : Once its not over flowing you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486093&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486093 Author: Dionysus
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:43pm

Once its not over flowing you adjust the water level up for wetter skimate, down for dryer.      ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:43:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486093&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486093 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : I feel so embarrassed,I figured...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486092&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486092 Author: taylorjonl
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:36pm

I feel so embarrassed, I figured it out...

I pulled the skimmer out as much as I could, not much space under the tank and the skimmer can't come out without removing the sump.  I analyzed the standpipe and came to realize how it works.

I believe you align the dot on the pipe with the inner dot on the housing, then turn it 0 to 180 degrees in either direction to adjust, I thought that as you turned the standpipe it would raise or lower to adjust the level.  I think my old ASM G2 experiences were my problem, since that was adjusted by raising the standpipe up or down.

So I have it adjusted so it isn't filling the cup and will work on getting the level right for the desired skimmate.
]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:36:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486092&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486092 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : Now that&#039;s backing up a product....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486091&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486091 Author: Dionysus
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:28pm

Now that's backing up a product.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:28:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486091&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486091 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : Elite-Aquatics wrote:Give me...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486090&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486090 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:21pm

Originally posted by Elite-Aquatics Elite-Aquatics wrote:

Give me a Call anytime After 5pm and I would be glad to help you out.


Always reliable!!!!!!!!]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:21:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486090&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486090 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : Give me a Call anytime After 5pm...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486089&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486089 Author: Elite-Aquatics
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:20pm

Give me a Call anytime After 5pm and I would be glad to help you out.]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:20:22 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486089&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486089 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : Pics would be helpful. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486084&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486084 Author: Laird
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:10pm

Pics would be helpful. ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:10:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486084&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486084 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : how long have you been running...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486083&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486083 Author: kody72
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:01pm

how long have you been running it]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:01:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486083&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486083 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : Skimmers usually go nuts for a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486082&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486082 Author: wickedsnowman
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 9:59pm

Skimmers usually go nuts for a few days in new systems. Is the cup filing up from bubbles? Where is the actual water line at?]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:59:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486082&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486082 <![CDATA[Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust : I recently purchased a reef tank....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59144&PID=486081&title=elite-aquatics-skimmer-wont-adjust#486081 Author: taylorjonl
Subject: 59144
Posted: September 19 2012 at 9:49pm

I recently purchased a reef tank.  I finally had a chance to set it up last week and am trying to tweak the system before I move the fish into the system.  My problem is I can't seem to get the skimmer to not immediately fill up the collection cup.

This is what appears to be the exact skimmer:

http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=49394&title=elite-aquatics-cone-skimmer-review

The skimmer was taken apart when removing it from the previous location.  I put it back together, it looks the same as the image in the above thread.

It is at the same height as it was in the previous location, I even tried raising it but I am as high as I can do before it will be impossible to empty the cup.

I spoke with the previous owner, he said it was the best skimmer he ever had.  He said I can adjust the height by turning the standpipe, I tried but I am not able to get the level to go down, only up.

Any input on what may be wrong?  It is driving me crazy...
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