Cone skimmer questions

Hexagon Mop · 11/27/2011, 08:05 PM

I upgraded to a new SWC 230 cone skimmer so I am looking for help with bubble height in the cone. The paperwork says for it to be in 7-9" water but nothing on bubble height. I know its going to take some time for the skimmer to break in and all that, just wondering what would be a good starting point. Also, how does the bubble height affect overall performance (wet/dry skimmate)?

Thanks
Jeff

Here's a couple pics:

This is where I set it for now-at the top of the cone.

jcmelski · 11/27/2011, 08:16 PM

you may want to lower it some. how long has it been running?

mordibv · 11/27/2011, 08:17 PM

That's good for now . It needs to break in first . U can raise it in a few days to a level right under the bottom of the collection cup

Hexagon Mop · 11/27/2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmelski

you may want to lower it some. how long has it been running?

I just got it today so it still needs to be broken in. Main thing is I was looking for a good starting level.

regards,
Jeff

reefernutz · 11/28/2011, 06:51 AM

I agree on lowering it. If you have it too high when it starts to actually skim it will overflow. That could cause quite a mess. I would put it about 2-3" below the start of collection cup neck and adjust it once it's broken in.

11/27/2011, 08:05 PM	#1
Hexagon Mop Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 52	Cone skimmer questions I upgraded to a new SWC 230 cone skimmer so I am looking for help with bubble height in the cone. The paperwork says for it to be in 7-9" water but nothing on bubble height. I know its going to take some time for the skimmer to break in and all that, just wondering what would be a good starting point. Also, how does the bubble height affect overall performance (wet/dry skimmate)? Thanks Jeff Here's a couple pics: This is where I set it for now-at the top of the cone.

11/27/2011, 08:17 PM	#3
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	That's good for now . It needs to break in first . U can raise it in a few days to a level right under the bottom of the collection cup __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM Last edited by mordibv; 11/27/2011 at 08:22 PM.

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11/27/2011, 08:16 PM	#2
jcmelski Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central nj Posts: 159	you may want to lower it some. how long has it been running?

11/28/2011, 06:51 AM	#5
reefernutz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235	I agree on lowering it. If you have it too high when it starts to actually skim it will overflow. That could cause quite a mess. I would put it about 2-3" below the start of collection cup neck and adjust it once it's broken in.