Skimmer Help

RayD29 · 10/18/2012, 03:50 PM

Can Anyone Explain The How The Skimmer Dial Works. I Have A BM Nac7 And The Dial Reads From Max To 1. My Skimmer Is Running Really Wet Right Now. I Have It Sitting In 8 1/2 Inches Of Water. Thanks

ajcanale · 10/18/2012, 04:03 PM

I'm not sure about your exact skimmer, but the dials generally restrict outlet flow and therefore change the waterline internally on the skimmer. My guess is that max = highest restriction = highest water level, 1 = lowest restriction = lowest water level. (might be the other way around) My advice is to remove the collection cup, and adjust the dial so that it is slightly overflowing or right at the top.

RayD29 · 10/18/2012, 04:12 PM

Thanks Alot I'll Give That A Shot.

chrisfont23 · 10/18/2012, 08:31 PM

Be careful it's not the opposite, as you might wind up with a mess on your hands.

10/18/2012, 03:50 PM	#1
RayD29 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Wales, PA Posts: 30	Skimmer Help Can Anyone Explain The How The Skimmer Dial Works. I Have A BM Nac7 And The Dial Reads From Max To 1. My Skimmer Is Running Really Wet Right Now. I Have It Sitting In 8 1/2 Inches Of Water. Thanks

10/18/2012, 04:03 PM	#2
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	I'm not sure about your exact skimmer, but the dials generally restrict outlet flow and therefore change the waterline internally on the skimmer. My guess is that max = highest restriction = highest water level, 1 = lowest restriction = lowest water level. (might be the other way around) My advice is to remove the collection cup, and adjust the dial so that it is slightly overflowing or right at the top. __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

10/18/2012, 04:12 PM	#3
RayD29 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Wales, PA Posts: 30	Thanks Alot I'll Give That A Shot.

10/18/2012, 08:31 PM	#4
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	Be careful it's not the opposite, as you might wind up with a mess on your hands.