EuroReef Club - Page 36

rm41400 · 01/23/2006, 05:22 PM

Here are some pictures of my CS 8-2's running in my 40 gal sump.
They have the gate valve mods installed. The skimmer to the left is about a days worth of skimmate and the one on the right is about two days skimmate. I run them very wet. As you can see I dont let junk accumalate in the neck of the skimmer.

Lunchbucket · 01/23/2006, 08:58 PM

cam you asking me what i was doing up? it was 5:30am and i am supposed to train a client at 5:30 but they cancelled

Lunchbucket

Lunchbucket · 01/23/2006, 08:59 PM

2 skimmers...wow! nice

fishfiend00s · 01/23/2006, 09:35 PM

Does one pull more then the other it appears that way according to the pic.

jeffbrig · 01/23/2006, 10:21 PM

I think he cleans them on an alternating schedule...

rm41400 · 01/23/2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jeffbrig
I think he cleans them on an alternating schedule...

Yes. I just added the second one and they just happen to be on seperate schedules. However, the one on the left should pull out a little more because the sedra pump that feeds it is in a small 5 gall jug where the overflow dumps. So it gets concentrate from the main tank. The one on the right gets whats left.

bergzy · 01/23/2006, 11:51 PM

ahhh,

skimmers.

here is a pic of an es5-2 and es6-2...

never mind the beckett in the background since this is an er thread!

CamBarr · 01/25/2006, 03:44 PM

hey guys skimmers working great just wanted to thank you guys for helping me out think IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m going to go with the GV mod for acute adjustments but here are the pics after 10 hours of skimming!!!

cb

jay-cee123 · 02/02/2006, 01:56 PM

I've got a CS 6-1 with the sedra 3500.
Has anyone done the Recirculating mod's on these?
Does it make a difference?

Has anyone used the Gen X 2400 (600gph) needle wheel pumps with these skimmers?

JFish180 · 02/02/2006, 04:32 PM

Jumping in here, does anyone know the best (cheapest) place to get an SP4 pump? I have an 8-2 and want to upgrade the pump to SP4.

goldeneyeretrie · 02/02/2006, 11:59 PM

So, How the heck are you supposed to get a part for these skimmers?

I have ordered from H2O because after several emails to ER over two days, they finally told me to go there. Two days since my order was placed and NO response fro H20. No confirmation, not shipped, but the account shows the order has been placed.

What do I need to do, other than buy a back up skimmer? Are they always so SSLLOOWW?

PS the part I need was the impeller shaft I dropped and shattered-- no fault of ER in any way.

Four days and counting and the part has not shipped. This is not acceptable to me. My livestock depends on a responsive customer service.

Codeman00 · 02/03/2006, 07:16 AM

I would first open a new thread and post this on EuroReef's forum here on RC http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumd...s=&forumid=322 of instead of the Lighting and Filtration forum. EuroReef frequents that board to answer questions. You might want to try to PM EuroReef too. Just read through some threads on that board and find their RC handle and send a PM.

jeffbrig · 02/03/2006, 08:28 AM

JFish, with the SP4 being new, I think you'll probably have to get it directly from ER/H2O. Check with premium aquatics first though, they have a lot of ER parts, but I don't know if the newer stuff is up.

goldeneye, try calling ER directly. Emails are easy to get buried in a loaded inbox, I've had better luck on the phone with a warranty issue.

cwklinge · 02/03/2006, 09:56 AM

I can proud to say I'm the newest member of the club. Just got a 6-1. It's amazing the difference from my old ETSS. It's so quiet!!

goldeneyeretrie · 02/03/2006, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the advice.

I havestarted a thread and called ER. I was put through to voicemail and no response from ER yet, hopefully soon.

phishlet · 02/03/2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JFish180
Jumping in here, does anyone know the best (cheapest) place to get an SP4 pump? I have an 8-2 and want to upgrade the pump to SP4.

I just did the same thing and so far it hasn't made a noticable difference. It's been running for 4.5 days now and has not pulled any more skimmate than before. We'll see if things start kicking in though.

phishlet · 02/03/2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

[i]<
And here are my first weeks results on my ES8-2.

HTH
Steve [/B]

Wow! My 8-2doesn't skim anywhere near that much and I have the SP4 pump. Do you skim really wet? How high do you have the water level in the neck?

crab0000 · 02/04/2006, 06:51 AM

Yes, I skim pretty wet. The water level was even with the bottom of the union. I just got a Deltec Turbo 1250 to compre it with

phishlet · 02/04/2006, 12:42 PM

Which union do you mean?

CamBarr · 02/04/2006, 01:36 PM

the union that connects the cup to the body of the skimmer

phishlet · 02/04/2006, 01:38 PM

I run my water higher than that and don't get hardly any skimmate.

crab0000 · 02/04/2006, 02:34 PM

I don't know then. The 8-2 seems to work well for some and not for others. How often do you adjust it to try to get it to skim? I found that the more I messed with it the less it skimmed.
Steve

CamBarr · 02/04/2006, 05:19 PM

does anyone know where i can get all of the gv mod parts in sch 80???

whoth out buying the 50 dollar er mod?????

cb

Dr · 02/04/2006, 06:57 PM

CamBarr,

You don't need to get all sch 80 parts. My gv mod consist of a 1.5 gate vale, 1.5 pvc pipe that you get from HD or Lowes. Total cost was $15.00 for the gv, $2.00 for 4' of 1.5 pvc pipe, and $3.00 at the most for the tee and 90 elbow. All sch 40.

Codeman00 · 02/04/2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phishlet
I run my water higher than that and don't get hardly any skimmate.

It all depends on how much waste you have in your system. If your system isn't has heavily stocked as his, then you won't have as much skimmate.

01/23/2006, 08:58 PM	#877
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	cam you asking me what i was doing up? it was 5:30am and i am supposed to train a client at 5:30 but they cancelled Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

01/23/2006, 08:59 PM	#878
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	2 skimmers...wow! nice __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

01/23/2006, 10:21 PM	#880
jeffbrig Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 5,548	I think he cleans them on an alternating schedule... __________________ Beware the power of stupid people in large groups..... Current Tank Info: formerly 250g room divider

01/23/2006, 11:51 PM	#882
bergzy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OC CA USA Posts: 5,299	ahhh, skimmers. here is a pic of an es5-2 and es6-2... never mind the beckett in the background since this is an er thread! __________________ The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it. H.L. Mencken Ben. Current Tank Info: 180g sps, 90g cube clam biotope.

01/25/2006, 03:44 PM	#883
CamBarr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Irvine, SOCAL Posts: 2,365	let there be foam hey guys skimmers working great just wanted to thank you guys for helping me out think IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m going to go with the GV mod for acute adjustments but here are the pics after 10 hours of skimming!!! cb

01/23/2006, 05:22 PM	#876
rm41400 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cookeville,TN Posts: 469	Here are some pictures of my CS 8-2's running in my 40 gal sump. They have the gate valve mods installed. The skimmer to the left is about a days worth of skimmate and the one on the right is about two days skimmate. I run them very wet. As you can see I dont let junk accumalate in the neck of the skimmer.

01/23/2006, 09:35 PM	#879
fishfiend00s Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 114	Does one pull more then the other it appears that way according to the pic.

02/02/2006, 01:56 PM	#884
jay-cee123 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Coast Posts: 188	I've got a CS 6-1 with the sedra 3500. Has anyone done the Recirculating mod's on these? Does it make a difference? Has anyone used the Gen X 2400 (600gph) needle wheel pumps with these skimmers?

02/02/2006, 04:32 PM	#885
JFish180 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 290	Jumping in here, does anyone know the best (cheapest) place to get an SP4 pump? I have an 8-2 and want to upgrade the pump to SP4.

02/02/2006, 11:59 PM	#886
goldeneyeretrie Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 78	So, How the heck are you supposed to get a part for these skimmers? I have ordered from H2O because after several emails to ER over two days, they finally told me to go there. Two days since my order was placed and NO response fro H20. No confirmation, not shipped, but the account shows the order has been placed. What do I need to do, other than buy a back up skimmer? Are they always so SSLLOOWW? PS the part I need was the impeller shaft I dropped and shattered-- no fault of ER in any way. Four days and counting and the part has not shipped. This is not acceptable to me. My livestock depends on a responsive customer service.

02/03/2006, 07:16 AM	#887
Codeman00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Goodlettsville, TN Posts: 1,664	I would first open a new thread and post this on EuroReef's forum here on RC http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumd...s=&forumid=322 of instead of the Lighting and Filtration forum. EuroReef frequents that board to answer questions. You might want to try to PM EuroReef too. Just read through some threads on that board and find their RC handle and send a PM.

02/03/2006, 08:28 AM	#888
jeffbrig Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 5,548	JFish, with the SP4 being new, I think you'll probably have to get it directly from ER/H2O. Check with premium aquatics first though, they have a lot of ER parts, but I don't know if the newer stuff is up. goldeneye, try calling ER directly. Emails are easy to get buried in a loaded inbox, I've had better luck on the phone with a warranty issue. __________________ Beware the power of stupid people in large groups..... Current Tank Info: formerly 250g room divider

02/03/2006, 09:56 AM	#889
cwklinge Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 149	I can proud to say I'm the newest member of the club. Just got a 6-1. It's amazing the difference from my old ETSS. It's so quiet!!

02/03/2006, 03:52 PM	#890
goldeneyeretrie Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 78	Thanks for the advice. I havestarted a thread and called ER. I was put through to voicemail and no response from ER yet, hopefully soon.

02/04/2006, 06:51 AM	#893
crab0000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jasper,GA Posts: 2,801	Yes, I skim pretty wet. The water level was even with the bottom of the union. I just got a Deltec Turbo 1250 to compre it with

02/04/2006, 12:42 PM	#894
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	Which union do you mean? __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

02/04/2006, 01:36 PM	#895
CamBarr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Irvine, SOCAL Posts: 2,365	the union that connects the cup to the body of the skimmer __________________ Cam Barr

02/04/2006, 01:38 PM	#896
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	I run my water higher than that and don't get hardly any skimmate. __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

02/04/2006, 02:34 PM	#897
crab0000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Jasper,GA Posts: 2,801	I don't know then. The 8-2 seems to work well for some and not for others. How often do you adjust it to try to get it to skim? I found that the more I messed with it the less it skimmed. Steve

02/04/2006, 05:19 PM	#898
CamBarr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Irvine, SOCAL Posts: 2,365	does anyone know where i can get all of the gv mod parts in sch 80??? whoth out buying the 50 dollar er mod????? cb __________________ Cam Barr

02/04/2006, 06:57 PM	#899
Dr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 755	CamBarr, You don't need to get all sch 80 parts. My gv mod consist of a 1.5 gate vale, 1.5 pvc pipe that you get from HD or Lowes. Total cost was $15.00 for the gv, $2.00 for 4' of 1.5 pvc pipe, and $3.00 at the most for the tee and 90 elbow. All sch 40.