Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust
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Topic: Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust
Posted By: taylorjonl
Subject: Elite Aquatics Skimmer won't adjust
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 9:49pm
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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" rel="nofollow - 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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Posted By: wickedsnowman
Date 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? |
Posted By: kody72
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:01pm
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Posted By: Laird
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:10pm
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Pics would be helpful. ------------- Indefinite hiatus from sw aquariums. Once I have my glorious return I'll set back up the following. 50 Gallon rimless cube. 180 Gallons mixed reef paradise |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:20pm
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Give me a Call anytime After 5pm and I would be glad to help you out. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:21pm
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Elite-Aquatics wrote:Posted By: Dionysus
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:28pm
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Now that's backing up a product. ------------- AquaMedic 250 Watt XM 20k 2 420s Vhos 29 DT SPS Dominant 20 G Long Frag http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56607&title=dionysus-tank-build" rel="nofollow - My Tank Progress =) |
Posted By: taylorjonl
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:36pm
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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.
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Posted By: Dionysus
Date Posted: September 19 2012 at 10:43pm
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Once its not over flowing you adjust the water level up for wetter skimate, down for dryer. ------------- AquaMedic 250 Watt XM 20k 2 420s Vhos 29 DT SPS Dominant 20 G Long Frag http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56607&title=dionysus-tank-build" rel="nofollow - My Tank Progress =) |