A wits end with skimmer - Page 2

smatter · 11/10/2017, 02:43 PM

Socks can be a culprit when new but that's not your problem.

on the spot · 11/11/2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wookiefever

...I think in my case the pump is merely too powerful for the skimmer body...

It might be possible that you somehow got the wrong pump, but I doubt it.

I'd suggest you take some pictures and figure out a way to post them so others can troubleshoot for you.

wookiefever · 11/11/2017, 02:47 PM

currently in 9” of water. Need to raise it a bit more.

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wookiefever · 11/11/2017, 02:48 PM

top down view.

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on the spot · 11/11/2017, 04:08 PM

What happens when you allow full air? right now that valve looks nearly closed?

More air is usually better. plug it in, lets see what happens.

wookiefever · 11/11/2017, 04:44 PM

Fingers crossed I took everything apart and reassembled and it appears to be working.

*update it is now overflowing

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James404 · 11/11/2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wookiefever

Fingers crossed I took everything apart and reassembled and it appears to be working.

*update it is now overflowing

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You need to raise it up more, it will stop overflowing once you get it to a certain height.

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wookiefever · 11/11/2017, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by James404

You need to raise it up more, it will stop overflowing once you get it to a certain height.

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That height is where the water level is sitting right above the pump. Which I think is way too high for a skimmer.

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James404 · 11/11/2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wookiefever

That height is where the water level is sitting right above the pump. Which I think is way too high for a skimmer.

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If that's where it has to be then raise it. My Bubble King is the same way, it's sitting with the water level just above the pump. Once you get it to the right height, then you can fine tune it using the valve.

If you worry about negatively affecting the pump or something, don't it's fine.

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wookiefever · 11/11/2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by James404

If that's where it has to be then raise it. My Bubble King is the same way, it's sitting with the water level just above the pump. Once you get it to the right height, then you can fine tune it using the valve.

If you worry about negatively affecting the pump or something, don't it's fine.

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I don’t have room under my stand to raise it that high.

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on the spot · 11/12/2017, 07:45 AM

Can you show us the overflowing?

It's just going back into the sump right? won't hurt anything anyway.

clean the cup first though. that's gross.

BTW, how does the skimmer body valve work? You should see the water height fluctuate some with that valve - can you adjust that any?

wookiefever · 11/12/2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by on the spot

Can you show us the overflowing?

It's just going back into the sump right? won't hurt anything anyway.

clean the cup first though. that's gross.

BTW, how does the skimmer body valve work? You should see the water height fluctuate some with that valve - can you adjust that any?

I don’t have a picture of it overflowing and I’m not touching the skimmer right now because it’s producing dry skim at the air restriction I have. Basically the cup lid was bouncing and water and bubbles flowing over the edge like crazy.

The water adjustment in my opinion is useless. I have it fully open and it doesn’t appear to actually change the water height in the skimmer.

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wookiefever · 11/12/2017, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wookiefever

I don’t have a picture of it overflowing and I’m not touching the skimmer right now because it’s producing dry skim at the air restriction I have. Basically the cup lid was bouncing and water and bubbles flowing over the edge like crazy.

The water adjustment in my opinion is useless. I have it fully open and it doesn’t appear to actually change the water height in the skimmer.

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Not my video but the uploader has the same problem as me and her overflowing is what mine is like. I ran it for months and months.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rPcQ-cwNgqA

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Cymonous · 11/12/2017, 10:48 AM

I know you said you cleaned it, but did you clean the venturi? If not, use a small brush to clean the inside. Make sure the air tubes are clean as well.

wookiefever · 11/12/2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cymonous

I know you said you cleaned it, but did you clean the venturi? If not, use a small brush to clean the inside. Make sure the air tubes are clean as well.

Yup completely cleaned. The problem is too much air

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Cymonous · 11/12/2017, 04:43 PM

I would have to say it's your depth. Need to raise it an inch or two.

wookiefever · 11/25/2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cymonous

I would have to say it's your depth. Need to raise it an inch or two.

Sorry I didn’t see the message. I raised it so it’s in 5” and it goes from bubbles not high enough to overflowing if I adjust the water dial.

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11/11/2017, 04:44 PM	#31
wookiefever Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 167	A wits end with skimmer Fingers crossed I took everything apart and reassembled and it appears to be working. update it is now overflowing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by wookiefever; 11/11/2017 at 05:55 PM.*

11/12/2017, 10:48 AM	#39
Cymonous My Clown Attacks Me Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,105	I know you said you cleaned it, but did you clean the venturi? If not, use a small brush to clean the inside. Make sure the air tubes are clean as well. __________________ 100 Gallon Long with 20L sump 10 Gallon Office Tank Current Tank Info: 2 False Percula Clowns, One Spot Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, Engineer Goby

11/12/2017, 04:43 PM	#41
Cymonous My Clown Attacks Me Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,105	I would have to say it's your depth. Need to raise it an inch or two. __________________ 100 Gallon Long with 20L sump 10 Gallon Office Tank Current Tank Info: 2 False Percula Clowns, One Spot Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, Engineer Goby

11/10/2017, 02:43 PM	#26
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Socks can be a culprit when new but that's not your problem.

11/11/2017, 02:47 PM	#28
wookiefever Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 167	currently in 9” of water. Need to raise it a bit more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/11/2017, 02:48 PM	#29
wookiefever Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 167	top down view. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11/11/2017, 04:08 PM	#30
on the spot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,010	What happens when you allow full air? right now that valve looks nearly closed? More air is usually better. plug it in, lets see what happens.

11/12/2017, 07:45 AM	#36
on the spot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,010	Can you show us the overflowing? It's just going back into the sump right? won't hurt anything anyway. clean the cup first though. that's gross. BTW, how does the skimmer body valve work? You should see the water height fluctuate some with that valve - can you adjust that any?