skimmer ?

oralsturgeon · 10/22/2006, 03:44 PM

why is it important to mod a protein skimmer with a gate valve vs a ball valve? I have a new H&S skimmer and was wanting to add this to my system.

Thanks

James77 · 10/22/2006, 04:48 PM

You would mod it to get better control of the output- you won't need to mod the H&S. The wedge pipe gives excellent control.

UCanDoIt · 10/22/2006, 06:32 PM

It is only important to mod a protein skimmer that does not have control on the output and if you needed it because the water level within your skimmer is too low.

With H&S, they use a built-in wedge pipe design and all you need to do is twist on the exhaust pipe and it works similar to a gate valve as fine tuning is just turning the wedge pipe ever so slightly.

oralsturgeon · 10/22/2006, 07:16 PM

if that is the only benefit of doing the mod, looks like i can spend my time with other projects, thanks

UCanDoIt · 10/22/2006, 07:23 PM

Controlling output on a skimmer is VERY IMPORTANT, if skimmer waterlevel is too low, you may not get any skimming at all, like being skimmerless.

If you're waiting on an H&S skimmer, then no worries and there is already a unique design for controlling the output.

terryp01 · 10/22/2006, 07:53 PM

it's all about the water flow and level. gates are much better at controlling (and cleaning) than the ball valves. 2 cents.

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James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	You would mod it to get better control of the output- you won't need to mod the H&S. The wedge pipe gives excellent control. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

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terryp01 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 59	it's all about the water flow and level. gates are much better at controlling (and cleaning) than the ball valves. 2 cents. __________________ 105 Mixed Reef: gem, Fowleri and chevron tangs, bonded pair of McCulloch clownfish, SPS, Monti, Milli, Clams, etc. Current Tank Info: 32 gallon sps reef

10/22/2006, 06:32 PM	#3
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	It is only important to mod a protein skimmer that does not have control on the output and if you needed it because the water level within your skimmer is too low. With H&S, they use a built-in wedge pipe design and all you need to do is twist on the exhaust pipe and it works similar to a gate valve as fine tuning is just turning the wedge pipe ever so slightly.

10/22/2006, 07:16 PM	#4
oralsturgeon Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 200	if that is the only benefit of doing the mod, looks like i can spend my time with other projects, thanks

10/22/2006, 07:23 PM	#5
UCanDoIt Moved On Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 1,684	Controlling output on a skimmer is VERY IMPORTANT, if skimmer waterlevel is too low, you may not get any skimming at all, like being skimmerless. If you're waiting on an H&S skimmer, then no worries and there is already a unique design for controlling the output.