skimmer footprints

stgla · 01/17/2006, 03:13 PM

Are the advertised footprint dimensions of common in-sump skimmers (e.g. AquaC EV, ASM, ETSS Reef Devil) all accurate and comparable? Do they all include the pump?

I just glued in my baffles for a 12" wide sump and I only left 6" in the other dimension because of the AquaC website. Now I'm worried that the EV 120 or 180 footprint doesn't include the pump.

Julio · 01/17/2006, 03:16 PM

Simmers don't usually come with pumps unless stated, you should've waited til you got hte skimmer to place in your baffles though, but they are usually very accurate.

Entropy · 01/17/2006, 03:18 PM

AqauC does not include the pump in their dimension listing. You need to add the space for the pump. But, the pump is connected with tubing, so you can move it around a bit, or even pipe it in from another chamber.

stgla · 01/17/2006, 04:14 PM

Hmm, I think I might raise the skimmer on a platform and put the pump underneath. Then if there's room, I'll squeeze the drain pipe from the tank next to the skimmer so the water exits right near the skimmer pump's intake.

Will that work?

01/17/2006, 03:13 PM	#1
stgla Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 353	skimmer footprints Are the advertised footprint dimensions of common in-sump skimmers (e.g. AquaC EV, ASM, ETSS Reef Devil) all accurate and comparable? Do they all include the pump? I just glued in my baffles for a 12" wide sump and I only left 6" in the other dimension because of the AquaC website. Now I'm worried that the EV 120 or 180 footprint doesn't include the pump.

01/17/2006, 03:16 PM	#2
Julio Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New york Posts: 7,978	Simmers don't usually come with pumps unless stated, you should've waited til you got hte skimmer to place in your baffles though, but they are usually very accurate. __________________ Thanks, Have a nice day. Julio Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef w/ 250 watt SE XM10Ks and AP1003, 12 gallon reef, 40 gallon reef

01/17/2006, 03:18 PM	#3
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	AqauC does not include the pump in their dimension listing. You need to add the space for the pump. But, the pump is connected with tubing, so you can move it around a bit, or even pipe it in from another chamber. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

01/17/2006, 04:14 PM	#4
stgla Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 353	Hmm, I think I might raise the skimmer on a platform and put the pump underneath. Then if there's room, I'll squeeze the drain pipe from the tank next to the skimmer so the water exits right near the skimmer pump's intake. Will that work?