Octo Extreme Skimmer KO Club

JohnL · 04/19/2009, 04:10 AM

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ceci1357 · 04/19/2009, 04:10 AM

whats in slidell except coral connection?

tas5tas · 04/19/2009, 08:38 AM

Coralvue is located in Slidell, LA.

ceci1357 · 04/19/2009, 09:40 AM

Well, I'll be! Thats not far from me. Do they sell skimmers there or its just the location they make them?

GSMguy · 04/19/2009, 10:15 AM

Just the office... They are made in china.
Coralvue doesn't sell directly to the retail market they are wholesale only.

Necsones · 04/19/2009, 08:50 PM

have a question.. i have a 160 and i see people talking about taking off the "B" pipe. What benefit does this make?

THE ROOK · 04/20/2009, 06:21 AM

The further your outlet is underwater, the more back pressure is created within the skimmer. Many, including myself, have found that this is the best. Leaving the outlet above water seems to work best but can be loud if your sump is under the tank. My elbow is 1/2" under water but I've drilled a hole in the top of it to relieve the pressure.

tangtang clown · 04/20/2009, 06:28 AM

Anyone have startup issues with the PPW when it is connected to the silencer?
I unplugged and restarted my skimmer yesterday b/c I did some painting and mudding this weekend and the skimmer is going crazy!! Maybe the mud dust or something got into the water.
Anyway, when I plugged it back in it would not start until I pulled the air hose off the silencer.

DarG · 04/20/2009, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tangtang clown
Anyone have startup issues with the PPW when it is connected to the silencer?
I unplugged and restarted my skimmer yesterday b/c I did some painting and mudding this weekend and the skimmer is going crazy!! Maybe the mud dust or something got into the water.
Anyway, when I plugged it back in it would not start until I pulled the air hose off the silencer.

I had one pump that would knock for a second or two before it started, like it would with a mesh wheel. The second started silently. But never failed to start connected to the silencer.

ceci1357 · 04/20/2009, 05:42 PM

Just saw something on the news, didn't catch all of it. Seems like congress is considering passing a law making it illegal to possess non native animals. They mentioned birds, reptiles, and fish. I wonder how long it'll be before corals hit the list?

ceci1357 · 04/20/2009, 05:44 PM

I probaly set off some government internet red flag thing having "congress'', "hit" and "list" in the same sentence. I'M INNOCENT!!!LOL

ceci1357 · 04/20/2009, 05:44 PM

I probaly set off some government internet red flag thing having "congress'', "hit" and "list" in the same sentence. I'M INNOCENT!!!LOL

JoeTSI · 04/20/2009, 05:51 PM

My large PPW does the same thing Tang. I have to mess with the pump to get it to start up otherwise it knocks.

THE ROOK · 04/20/2009, 05:58 PM

There must be a problem with these latest wheels. Mine also is tough to start. Too bad as the thing rocks when it's up & running.

ai-reefer · 04/20/2009, 06:31 PM

I got the air flow meter today and i hooked it up to the octo extreme 160, is the black thing supposed to jump up and down, i cant get a reading, its always moving from 30 to below 20.

I have the small PPW with extra thin and trimmed 1 layer mesh.

I don't know if i should try the mesh only mod again since i have the air flow meter.

I wanted to get the PPW for my skimmer but if they are defective, i'll have to wait.

Cant belive i paid $30 for the small one ...*** lol

THE ROOK · 04/20/2009, 06:56 PM

You need to get a baseline. I'd start with the factory pinwheel, next the mesh wheel, then the small PPW & finally your combo wheel. This way you'll get a feel for what works & what doesn't. You can likely sell your small PPW if it's not any better.

The meter will fluctuate but should only a few.

tangtang clown · 04/20/2009, 08:18 PM

+1

afboundguy · 04/20/2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necsones
have a question.. i have a 160 and i see people talking about taking off the "B" pipe. What benefit does this make?

I actually got a 90 bent PVC elbow and I drilled about 6-8 holes in it to relieve back pressure and it's worked great for me and it's still quiet...

afboundguy · 04/20/2009, 11:00 PM

I have a quick question, does anyone else have to readjust the skimmer every time you unplug/loose power? It seems like I have it perfectly set up pulling some great skimmate but then I unplug it to clean the collection cup or just unplug it for some other reason and if I don't change the a thing the water foam line is totally different and I have to close the piping until I get it back to where it was before...

Anyone else have this problem?

sjm817 · 04/20/2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by afboundguy
I have a quick question, does anyone else have to readjust the skimmer every time you unplug/loose power? It seems like I have it perfectly set up pulling some great skimmate but then I unplug it to clean the collection cup or just unplug it for some other reason and if I don't change the a thing the water foam line is totally different and I have to close the piping until I get it back to where it was before...

Anyone else have this problem?

That's the pump starting up the wrong way. Its a problem with the Sicces. The volute is directional and the stock impeller only turns the right way. The PW/MW can turn either direction. ATB addresses this with a non directional volute. WM says they will be developing a PW impeller that only spins the right way.

ReefWho? · 04/21/2009, 10:26 AM

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Hey I also have a 160 and was wondering the same thing. My skimmate is very wet and light looking. I have to set the level at least a 1/3 of the way up the neck to skim anything. I have been hesitant to remove the long tube because I use it to deflect the microbubbles away from return pump. Mines been running a little Anyone have any advice?

Has anyone tried removing the pipe???

Jsin · 04/21/2009, 04:19 PM

So I am waiting for my octo extreme to arrive in afew days and was looking at the PPW but after reading some of your post about problems I am hessitant. Is the only problems with this wheel when the pump is restarted? also for the people using this purple pin wheel does it do a better job than the stock pinwheel?

Charlie Davidson · 04/21/2009, 04:26 PM

The PPW doubles the scfh (at least it did for me) I had no problems at all..

Jsin · 04/21/2009, 04:36 PM

Ok thanks I have been reading this thred for a while but my ADD kicked in and had to just ask. I am planning on getting the large wheel and hope for the best. I feel like a little kid at christmas waiting for this skimmer to arrive.

afboundguy · 04/21/2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ReefWho?
Has anyone tried removing the pipe???

As I mentioned above I took out the pipe that comes down from the elbow and put an elbow piece. I put some duct tape to make it fit a little more snug and drilled holes in it to relieve back pressure...

Here it is...

I put holes all around the elbow...

04/19/2009, 08:38 AM	#3
tas5tas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lumberton,TX Posts: 536	Coralvue is located in Slidell, LA. __________________ In school for the next few years, but will be back bigger and better than ever!! Current Tank Info: Hiatis from hobby

04/19/2009, 10:15 AM	#5
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Just the office... They are made in china. Coralvue doesn't sell directly to the retail market they are wholesale only. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

04/20/2009, 06:28 AM	#8
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	Anyone have startup issues with the PPW when it is connected to the silencer? I unplugged and restarted my skimmer yesterday b/c I did some painting and mudding this weekend and the skimmer is going crazy!! Maybe the mud dust or something got into the water. Anyway, when I plugged it back in it would not start until I pulled the air hose off the silencer. __________________ Mind over chatter.

04/20/2009, 05:42 PM	#10
ceci1357 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 178	off topic Just saw something on the news, didn't catch all of it. Seems like congress is considering passing a law making it illegal to possess non native animals. They mentioned birds, reptiles, and fish. I wonder how long it'll be before corals hit the list?

04/20/2009, 05:51 PM	#13
JoeTSI Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 257	My large PPW does the same thing Tang. I have to mess with the pump to get it to start up otherwise it knocks. __________________ Joe 210 Gallon; Vortech MP40x2; Maxspect Gyre 280; 2xKessil AP700; Tunze ATO with custom 15 gallon acrylic top off tank; BRS Dual Media Reactor

04/19/2009, 04:10 AM	#1
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post14854896

04/19/2009, 09:40 AM	#4
ceci1357 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 178	Well, I'll be! Thats not far from me. Do they sell skimmers there or its just the location they make them?

04/19/2009, 08:50 PM	#6
Necsones Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 122	have a question.. i have a 160 and i see people talking about taking off the "B" pipe. What benefit does this make?

04/20/2009, 06:21 AM	#7
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	The further your outlet is underwater, the more back pressure is created within the skimmer. Many, including myself, have found that this is the best. Leaving the outlet above water seems to work best but can be loud if your sump is under the tank. My elbow is 1/2" under water but I've drilled a hole in the top of it to relieve the pressure.

04/20/2009, 05:44 PM	#11
ceci1357 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 178	I probaly set off some government internet red flag thing having "congress'', "hit" and "list" in the same sentence. I'M INNOCENT!!!LOL

04/20/2009, 05:58 PM	#14
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	There must be a problem with these latest wheels. Mine also is tough to start. Too bad as the thing rocks when it's up & running.

04/20/2009, 06:31 PM	#15
ai-reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood Posts: 525	I got the air flow meter today and i hooked it up to the octo extreme 160, is the black thing supposed to jump up and down, i cant get a reading, its always moving from 30 to below 20. I have the small PPW with extra thin and trimmed 1 layer mesh. I don't know if i should try the mesh only mod again since i have the air flow meter. I wanted to get the PPW for my skimmer but if they are defective, i'll have to wait. Cant belive i paid $30 for the small one ...*** lol

04/20/2009, 06:56 PM	#16
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	You need to get a baseline. I'd start with the factory pinwheel, next the mesh wheel, then the small PPW & finally your combo wheel. This way you'll get a feel for what works & what doesn't. You can likely sell your small PPW if it's not any better. The meter will fluctuate but should only a few.

04/20/2009, 08:18 PM	#17
tangtang clown Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The DUB, NC Posts: 2,711	+1 __________________ Mind over chatter.

04/20/2009, 11:00 PM	#19
afboundguy recovering acan'aholic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ipswich MA Posts: 224	I have a quick question, does anyone else have to readjust the skimmer every time you unplug/loose power? It seems like I have it perfectly set up pulling some great skimmate but then I unplug it to clean the collection cup or just unplug it for some other reason and if I don't change the a thing the water foam line is totally different and I have to close the piping until I get it back to where it was before... Anyone else have this problem? __________________ 2013 BoD Vice President Boston Reefers Society 2012 BoD President Boston Reefers Society 2011 BoD Secretary Boston Reefers Society 2010 BoD at Large Boston Reefers Society Current Tank Info: 25 gallon starfire cube

04/21/2009, 04:19 PM	#22
Jsin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 223	So I am waiting for my octo extreme to arrive in afew days and was looking at the PPW but after reading some of your post about problems I am hessitant. Is the only problems with this wheel when the pump is restarted? also for the people using this purple pin wheel does it do a better job than the stock pinwheel?

04/21/2009, 04:26 PM	#23
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 10,977	The PPW doubles the scfh (at least it did for me) I had no problems at all.. __________________ Richmond Reef Club Current Tank Info: Doing without for a while :)

04/21/2009, 04:36 PM	#24
Jsin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 223	Ok thanks I have been reading this thred for a while but my ADD kicked in and had to just ask. I am planning on getting the large wheel and hope for the best. I feel like a little kid at christmas waiting for this skimmer to arrive.