Reeflo/Sequence Skimmer Club - Page 33

tooshay · 02/10/2008, 07:33 PM

Does anyone know where to get a replacement "O" ring that seals the collection cup to the neck of the skimmer?

tooshay · 02/11/2008, 08:45 PM

I am trying to set my water level, but I can't seem to get it low enough. I have the effluent drain higher than the "T" by using 45 degree angles to get it over the rim of my sump. Could this be why? Does the water level drop to the level of the "T"?

klasiksb · 02/11/2008, 08:49 PM

I believe the water level in the skimmer will go no lower than the highest point of your drain. Make sense?

tooshay · 02/11/2008, 09:22 PM

Uh Oh!! I had to curve the drain pipe up and over the rim of the sump. And of course I glued everything together already

I am in big trouble now!

JRaquatics · 02/12/2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tooshay
Uh Oh!! I had to curve the drain pipe up and over the rim of the sump. And of course I glued everything together already I am in big trouble now!

Yep. I posted a few pages back when another reefer wanted to do this. I think he ended up drilling his sump to accomidate the drain. You will have to figure out how to fix this cause I will never skim right.

drstupid · 02/12/2008, 08:14 AM

hopefully you transitioned from metric to english before making the leap over the edge of the sump. if so, then your plumbing problem is easily fixed with parts available at home depot.

i had to elevate my skimmer about 8" from the base of my sump to get the drain over the edge.

tgreene · 02/12/2008, 08:55 AM

I've installed 2 of these... The first was my own ReefFlo Orca-250 in which I had to connect the drain into a sump bulkhead, and the 2nd is a Orca-200 where I had to do the same thing.

Both units run with the standpipe WIDE OPEN and have been fitted with gate valves because the drains are just below water level and it was much easier to control in this manner. Both skimmers are also kicking ***, and I would honestly have to say I'm more impressed with the 200, but for now it also runs a system w/ a heavier bioload which makes a huge difference.

-Tim

JRaquatics · 02/12/2008, 09:14 AM

Tim were's the photos? I am interested in seeing some shots of your 200 running.

tgreene · 02/12/2008, 09:20 AM

It's on a clients' system, but I'm heading that way in about an hour or so, so I'll be sure to get a few pics for ya.

-Tim

JRaquatics · 02/12/2008, 09:24 AM

Cool I have not seen any Reeflo 200s running except my own.

tooshay · 02/12/2008, 02:02 PM

Chris from Sequence said the air flow can be adjusted to keep the foam level where you want it. I said that some people on this thread said never to restrict the air and he said that was why there is an adjustable valve. My water level is only 1-2 inches too high, but if I restrict the air a bit, the level stays perfect. I can't elevate the skimmer because it is under the stand and I won't be able to get the collection cup off.

JRaquatics · 02/12/2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tooshay
Chris from Sequence said the air flow can be adjusted to keep the foam level where you want it. I said that some people on this thread said never to restrict the air and he said that was why there is an adjustable valve. My water level is only 1-2 inches too high, but if I restrict the air a bit, the level stays perfect. I can't elevate the skimmer because it is under the stand and I won't be able to get the collection cup off.

Pump wattage and noise will increase and performance will decrease. I guess if you have no other option, you have to do what you got to do to get it up and running.

BreadmanMike · 02/12/2008, 04:35 PM

I'd cut the plumbing and redo it.

JMO

Edit:

Why not build yourself a box to raise the skimmer up. That is what I did since I use a 100g rubbermaid bin for a sump.

tgreene · 02/12/2008, 06:36 PM

ReefFlo-200

ReefFlo-250

JRaquatics · 02/12/2008, 06:44 PM

tgreen, How much water are you feeding the 200? Am I correct to say you are also running the wedge valve and gate valve fully open?

tgreene · 02/12/2008, 06:57 PM

It's directly fed by 1 of the 2 overflow drains on a 300g system, that is fed by a slightly throttled back Blueline 40px that pushes 1270gph.

The wedge valve IS wide open, but the gate valve is probably about 1 turn closed.

So figure about 600 give or take...

-Tim

zaireguy · 02/12/2008, 07:06 PM

that`s how I want to do mine! where did you get the metric union to go to standard at?

verper · 02/12/2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zaireguy
that`s how I want to do mine! where did you get the metric union to go to standard at?

It comes with one.

edwardw771 · 02/12/2008, 09:54 PM

is it normal for the bubbles to change heights in these skimmmers. Its been running since saturday now and it keep going up and down.

Jetdrvr · 02/12/2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by edwardw771
is it normal for the bubbles to change heights in these skimmmers. Its been running since saturday now and it keep going up and down.

You have to give it time to break in or it will overflow when it does. Mine took over a week. I would run the wedge valve wide open for now.

klasiksb · 02/14/2008, 04:36 PM

Trying to do a little pre-planning before I get my skimmer (should be next week) and i'm wondering what the distance is between the bottom of the box to where the 'T' on the drain is? I need to know if I need to build a little stand for the skimmer or not. I'm getting the 250.

BreadmanMike · 02/14/2008, 05:21 PM

Roughly 17" to the bottom of the T output. Sorry I didn't get back to you on the air reading. I guess you'll be able to test it soon though.

klasiksb · 02/14/2008, 05:44 PM

Thanks Aquaman! That should be just about perfect then. No worries on the air readings, just curious after someone had posted such a lower reading than advertised. After mine is up and running, i'll post my findings.

BreadmanMike · 02/14/2008, 05:57 PM

I doubt it will be the same reading the Premium got.

zaireguy · 02/16/2008, 12:57 PM

tgreene are those uniseals or bulkheads in the sump? and what size are they? I need to try and find some,I have a 250 coming in next week

02/11/2008, 08:49 PM	#803
klasiksb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,281	I believe the water level in the skimmer will go no lower than the highest point of your drain. Make sense? __________________ Just a girl looking to build a little piece of heaven on earth, without killing it!

02/12/2008, 08:14 AM	#806
drstupid Aquarist emeritus Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Narberth, PA Posts: 760	hopefully you transitioned from metric to english before making the leap over the edge of the sump. if so, then your plumbing problem is easily fixed with parts available at home depot. i had to elevate my skimmer about 8" from the base of my sump to get the drain over the edge. __________________ i'm not a real doctor, i just play one on tv. Current Tank Info: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2429266

02/12/2008, 08:55 AM	#807
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	I've installed 2 of these... The first was my own ReefFlo Orca-250 in which I had to connect the drain into a sump bulkhead, and the 2nd is a Orca-200 where I had to do the same thing. Both units run with the standpipe WIDE OPEN and have been fitted with gate valves because the drains are just below water level and it was much easier to control in this manner. Both skimmers are also kicking ***, and I would honestly have to say I'm more impressed with the 200, but for now it also runs a system w/ a heavier bioload which makes a huge difference. -Tim __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

02/12/2008, 09:20 AM	#809
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	It's on a clients' system, but I'm heading that way in about an hour or so, so I'll be sure to get a few pics for ya. -Tim __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

02/12/2008, 06:36 PM	#814
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	ReefFlo-200 ReefFlo-250 __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

02/10/2008, 07:33 PM	#801
tooshay Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,144	Does anyone know where to get a replacement "O" ring that seals the collection cup to the neck of the skimmer?

02/11/2008, 08:45 PM	#802
tooshay Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,144	I am trying to set my water level, but I can't seem to get it low enough. I have the effluent drain higher than the "T" by using 45 degree angles to get it over the rim of my sump. Could this be why? Does the water level drop to the level of the "T"?

02/11/2008, 09:22 PM	#804
tooshay Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,144	Uh Oh!! I had to curve the drain pipe up and over the rim of the sump. And of course I glued everything together already I am in big trouble now!

02/12/2008, 09:14 AM	#808
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Tim were's the photos? I am interested in seeing some shots of your 200 running.

02/12/2008, 09:24 AM	#810
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Cool I have not seen any Reeflo 200s running except my own.

02/12/2008, 02:02 PM	#811
tooshay Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,144	Chris from Sequence said the air flow can be adjusted to keep the foam level where you want it. I said that some people on this thread said never to restrict the air and he said that was why there is an adjustable valve. My water level is only 1-2 inches too high, but if I restrict the air a bit, the level stays perfect. I can't elevate the skimmer because it is under the stand and I won't be able to get the collection cup off.

02/12/2008, 04:35 PM	#813
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	I'd cut the plumbing and redo it. JMO Edit: Why not build yourself a box to raise the skimmer up. That is what I did since I use a 100g rubbermaid bin for a sump.

02/12/2008, 06:44 PM	#815
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	tgreen, How much water are you feeding the 200? Am I correct to say you are also running the wedge valve and gate valve fully open?

02/12/2008, 06:57 PM	#816
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	It's directly fed by 1 of the 2 overflow drains on a 300g system, that is fed by a slightly throttled back Blueline 40px that pushes 1270gph. The wedge valve IS wide open, but the gate valve is probably about 1 turn closed. So figure about 600 give or take... -Tim __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

02/12/2008, 07:06 PM	#817
zaireguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bucyrus,Ohio Posts: 2,311	that`s how I want to do mine! where did you get the metric union to go to standard at? __________________ have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor

02/12/2008, 09:54 PM	#819
edwardw771 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Robbinsville NJ Posts: 628	is it normal for the bubbles to change heights in these skimmmers. Its been running since saturday now and it keep going up and down.

02/14/2008, 04:36 PM	#821
klasiksb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,281	Trying to do a little pre-planning before I get my skimmer (should be next week) and i'm wondering what the distance is between the bottom of the box to where the 'T' on the drain is? I need to know if I need to build a little stand for the skimmer or not. I'm getting the 250. __________________ Just a girl looking to build a little piece of heaven on earth, without killing it!

02/14/2008, 05:21 PM	#822
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	Roughly 17" to the bottom of the T output. Sorry I didn't get back to you on the air reading. I guess you'll be able to test it soon though.

02/14/2008, 05:44 PM	#823
klasiksb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,281	Thanks Aquaman! That should be just about perfect then. No worries on the air readings, just curious after someone had posted such a lower reading than advertised. After mine is up and running, i'll post my findings. __________________ Just a girl looking to build a little piece of heaven on earth, without killing it!

02/14/2008, 05:57 PM	#824
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	I doubt it will be the same reading the Premium got.

02/16/2008, 12:57 PM	#825
zaireguy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bucyrus,Ohio Posts: 2,311	tgreene are those uniseals or bulkheads in the sump? and what size are they? I need to try and find some,I have a 250 coming in next week __________________ have you been touched by a angel? My life was for ever changed when my daughter was born my wife and I have come to a new understanding! I don`t ask and she doesn`t have to say no anymore Current Tank Info: 300 gallon main tank,70 Gallon sump,70 gallon remote sump, reef octopus 300- 12 inch skimmer, skimz Biopellet reactor