Vertex Skimmer club - Page 19

rackmsukr · 12/28/2008, 08:05 PM

I purchased my IN 250 on Sat Dec 20th. It ran very quiet for the first few days and then the pump started vibrating. I took the impeller shaft out and found that it was starting to wear unevenly on one end, therefor making it unbalanced and causing the vibration. Anyone else ever heard of this happening?

frenchie · 12/28/2008, 09:18 PM

i think one other person had a warped impellar, were ever you purchased yours from i would contact them cause there is a warranty on these. Premium aquatics sent another guy a new impellar.

ernordstrom · 12/28/2008, 09:45 PM

Just joined the club. I am replacing an old sea life systems type protein skimmer. It will be light night and day for me. I will post some pics when I get it. Great review buy the way, you had me at $199. In my price range...Take care.

frenchie · 12/28/2008, 09:47 PM

welcome to club

Crustman · 12/29/2008, 02:35 PM

I just joined the club today. Sent payment to Premium Aquatics for the IN-100. It will replace a Odyssea in the sump for my 65 gal. reef. My sump water level is about 4 1/2 to 5 inches. Is this
OK. Thanks

saltydragon · 12/29/2008, 02:56 PM

looks like i will try the 100 on my 30g cube with frag tank and sump...
hope mine will come with a good impeller..

ernordstrom · 12/29/2008, 03:06 PM

I am sure that the impeller thing is just a fluke. They have probably sold a ton of these already so a couple of bad in a bunch isn't unheard of. I spoke to the people at PA and they said my skimmer was being readied to ship today. I can't wait to put this on my tank...It's been waiting for a real skimmer like this.

frenchie · 12/29/2008, 03:17 PM

my octopus seemed like it never could catch up with tank bioload it always pulled out dark green crud. Now with this skimmer i pulled out 3 2liters full of crud and now skimmate is getting lighter like its actually keeping up and getting tank water clean cause now cup of crud looking like tea now and skimmer has been kept clean.

ernordstrom · 12/29/2008, 03:32 PM

Stop you are getting me excited...

noboddi · 12/29/2008, 03:50 PM

I just got my IN100 delivered today. I have it assembled and in the sump of my 55. Looks great so far, can't wait to get past the break in.

frenchie · 12/29/2008, 03:59 PM

if you turn your output up so its out of water a little bit you will see the bubble up the neck get small and you will have a stronger more stable head of foam. i'll post a pic below

EvMiBo · 12/29/2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crustman
I just joined the club today. Sent payment to Premium Aquatics for the IN-100. It will replace a Odyssea in the sump for my 65 gal. reef. My sump water level is about 4 1/2 to 5 inches. Is this
OK. Thanks

No sorry. Works in 6" - 8" of water, but best in 7". (for the IN100).

ernordstrom · 12/29/2008, 04:10 PM

d. french post some more pics of your whole sump and all

frenchie · 12/29/2008, 04:13 PM

here is link to video, sounds loud but it is camera mic is real sensitive so you here air being sucked in air line

frenchie · 12/29/2008, 04:19 PM

My sump is nothing fancy here is pic when i first made it with 8" baffles. when i get a bigger house and dedicated fish room i will make something better.

pic of sump before it had water.

ernordstrom · 12/29/2008, 04:22 PM

looks nice

ernordstrom · 12/29/2008, 07:44 PM

I am due to get mine on the 5th. I can hardly wait...

Labman48076 · 12/29/2008, 09:00 PM

mine was shipped out today so should be here Wednesday P.A. is very close to me almost one day ship but usually takes two they are about 5 hours drive for me. so should be here Wednesday.

gbothepro · 12/29/2008, 10:07 PM

Mine was also shipped today! It should be here by Friday. I'm still in the process of doing my initial set up. Quick question. When i build my sump i should make the baffle for the first compartment 7"?

ernordstrom · 12/29/2008, 10:28 PM

I am assuming to keep the water level for the skimmer at its optimum 7" then yes. If not I hear d it will not work as good...

Crustman · 12/29/2008, 10:48 PM

Mine shipped today. That was fast with all the other orders also. Why does the sump water level have to be 7 inches? Can't you adjust the height of the riser tube. Does the pump pull from the bottom of the unit? I can slow the flow going to my UV light and this will make the water rise higher in the sump. My usual water level is about 5 inches

Labman48076 · 12/29/2008, 11:03 PM

all skimmers have there preferred height 5" will work just 6" 7" being better yes the riser does help I would try to get at least 6" I think you will notice a difference. again this would be true of any skimmer. also I will probably try a gate valve on mine.

frenchie · 12/29/2008, 11:25 PM

this skimmer riser tube is actually a wedge pipe you turn the tube to open and close the output of water coming out of skimmer. Not sure of official depth of each model might have to drop in on sponsor forums and ask guys at premium aquatics.

frenchie · 12/29/2008, 11:29 PM

ok my manual for 180 says 6 - 8 inches

rackmsukr · 12/30/2008, 05:50 AM

If you notice your pump starting to vibrate more than usual, check the impeller shaft. My impeller must not have been balanced and it started to wear away the shaft more on one end, which of course caused a big vibration. I think if I would have left it go long enough it probably would have eventually broke. I talked to Jeremy at PA and he said he would set me up with a new impeller and shaft so hopefully problem solved.

12/28/2008, 09:18 PM	#452
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	i think one other person had a warped impellar, were ever you purchased yours from i would contact them cause there is a warranty on these. Premium aquatics sent another guy a new impellar. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/28/2008, 09:47 PM	#454
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	welcome to club __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/29/2008, 02:35 PM	#455
Crustman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 941	I just joined the club today. Sent payment to Premium Aquatics for the IN-100. It will replace a Odyssea in the sump for my 65 gal. reef. My sump water level is about 4 1/2 to 5 inches. Is this OK. Thanks __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef with 8 T-5's, ATI Blue Plus, Blue Special, KZ Fiji Purple, Vertex IN 100, phosphate and carbon reactor Coralife Turbo Sea Pump

12/29/2008, 03:17 PM	#458
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	my octopus seemed like it never could catch up with tank bioload it always pulled out dark green crud. Now with this skimmer i pulled out 3 2liters full of crud and now skimmate is getting lighter like its actually keeping up and getting tank water clean cause now cup of crud looking like tea now and skimmer has been kept clean. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/29/2008, 03:50 PM	#460
noboddi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 813	I just got my IN100 delivered today. I have it assembled and in the sump of my 55. Looks great so far, can't wait to get past the break in. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham Current Tank Info: 55 gallon (36x18x20), 40 gallon sump, 25 gallon refugium, TEK 6x39w fixture, Osmolator, Kalk Reactor, Vortech MP20, 2 Koralia 3s on controller, Acropora, Anthelia, Montipora, Starry Blenny, Yellow Watchman, Rainford Goby, Tiger Gobies

12/28/2008, 08:05 PM	#451
rackmsukr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 39	I purchased my IN 250 on Sat Dec 20th. It ran very quiet for the first few days and then the pump started vibrating. I took the impeller shaft out and found that it was starting to wear unevenly on one end, therefor making it unbalanced and causing the vibration. Anyone else ever heard of this happening?

12/28/2008, 09:45 PM	#453
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	Just joined the club. I am replacing an old sea life systems type protein skimmer. It will be light night and day for me. I will post some pics when I get it. Great review buy the way, you had me at $199. In my price range...Take care.

12/29/2008, 02:56 PM	#456
saltydragon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westbury L.i Posts: 402	looks like i will try the 100 on my 30g cube with frag tank and sump... hope mine will come with a good impeller..

12/29/2008, 03:06 PM	#457
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	I am sure that the impeller thing is just a fluke. They have probably sold a ton of these already so a couple of bad in a bunch isn't unheard of. I spoke to the people at PA and they said my skimmer was being readied to ship today. I can't wait to put this on my tank...It's been waiting for a real skimmer like this.

12/29/2008, 03:32 PM	#459
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	Stop you are getting me excited...

12/29/2008, 03:59 PM	#461
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	if you turn your output up so its out of water a little bit you will see the bubble up the neck get small and you will have a stronger more stable head of foam. i'll post a pic below __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/29/2008, 04:10 PM	#463
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	d. french post some more pics of your whole sump and all

12/29/2008, 04:13 PM	#464
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	here is link to video, sounds loud but it is camera mic is real sensitive so you here air being sucked in air line __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/29/2008, 04:19 PM	#465
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	My sump is nothing fancy here is pic when i first made it with 8" baffles. when i get a bigger house and dedicated fish room i will make something better. pic of sump before it had water. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/29/2008, 04:22 PM	#466
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	looks nice

12/29/2008, 07:44 PM	#467
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	I am due to get mine on the 5th. I can hardly wait...

12/29/2008, 09:00 PM	#468
Labman48076 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southfield,MI Posts: 356	mine was shipped out today so should be here Wednesday P.A. is very close to me almost one day ship but usually takes two they are about 5 hours drive for me. so should be here Wednesday. __________________ “I have tried lately to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me.” Charles Darwin quote (PBITAWA) Current Tank Info: 194 gallons 50 gallon sump ATI skimmer 2 vortechs RK2

12/29/2008, 10:07 PM	#469
gbothepro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 110	Mine was also shipped today! It should be here by Friday. I'm still in the process of doing my initial set up. Quick question. When i build my sump i should make the baffle for the first compartment 7"?

12/29/2008, 10:28 PM	#470
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	I am assuming to keep the water level for the skimmer at its optimum 7" then yes. If not I hear d it will not work as good...

12/29/2008, 10:48 PM	#471
Crustman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 941	Mine shipped today. That was fast with all the other orders also. Why does the sump water level have to be 7 inches? Can't you adjust the height of the riser tube. Does the pump pull from the bottom of the unit? I can slow the flow going to my UV light and this will make the water rise higher in the sump. My usual water level is about 5 inches __________________ Tom Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef with 8 T-5's, ATI Blue Plus, Blue Special, KZ Fiji Purple, Vertex IN 100, phosphate and carbon reactor Coralife Turbo Sea Pump

12/29/2008, 11:03 PM	#472
Labman48076 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southfield,MI Posts: 356	all skimmers have there preferred height 5" will work just 6" 7" being better yes the riser does help I would try to get at least 6" I think you will notice a difference. again this would be true of any skimmer. also I will probably try a gate valve on mine. __________________ “I have tried lately to read Shakespeare, and found it so intolerably dull that it nauseated me.” Charles Darwin quote (PBITAWA) Current Tank Info: 194 gallons 50 gallon sump ATI skimmer 2 vortechs RK2

12/29/2008, 11:25 PM	#473
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	this skimmer riser tube is actually a wedge pipe you turn the tube to open and close the output of water coming out of skimmer. Not sure of official depth of each model might have to drop in on sponsor forums and ask guys at premium aquatics. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/29/2008, 11:29 PM	#474
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	ok my manual for 180 says 6 - 8 inches __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

12/30/2008, 05:50 AM	#475
rackmsukr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 39	If you notice your pump starting to vibrate more than usual, check the impeller shaft. My impeller must not have been balanced and it started to wear away the shaft more on one end, which of course caused a big vibration. I think if I would have left it go long enough it probably would have eventually broke. I talked to Jeremy at PA and he said he would set me up with a new impeller and shaft so hopefully problem solved.