ASM G-3 Came with no instructions

buiboy · 03/30/2007, 08:26 PM

My ASM G-3 Just came in and it came with a sedra 7000 when it was supposed to come with a sedra 5000 so I don't really know if thats a problem. And it doesn't have any kind of instructions. It has a hole on the side of the main chamber and I understand the sedra pump is supposed to feed water into there. But what do I do if I want to plumb my overflow straight into the skimmer. Should I not use the pump and plumb the PVC into that hole. And whats with the long gray tube on the side that sticks up with foam around it. What does that do. This is my first in sump skimmer and I'm scared.

shag26272 · 03/30/2007, 08:43 PM

its probabally not a good idea to drain your overflow right into the skimmer, the tube is the riser tube, the water level will be in there to a certain height which basically corresponds to the height of water in the neck of the skimmer, I do not own this skimmer but I have had several ER's that are about the same, you can use it to adjust the bubble line in the neck by sliding it up and down most proabably

jus10kase · 03/30/2007, 08:45 PM

I agree there should be some instructions included.

You need the pump to create the bubbles for the skimmer. Not sure whether the stronger pump would do too much or not?

The upright tube with the foam is the exit water. You adjust the height of the tube to adjust the height of the bubbles inside chamber for skimming the gunk.

That`s about all I can help ya with.

I'mRisenAquaRat · 03/30/2007, 08:56 PM

ASMs changed their design. They no longer include an elbow that goes from the pump to the skimmer chamber. The pump now actually connects to the chamber directly.

It is unfortunate for some people who don't have a large sump because now you must keep your water level higher.

I'mRisenAquaRat · 03/30/2007, 09:06 PM

Here's a picture for you

Pistonkev · 03/30/2007, 10:01 PM

Go to the AMS web site it shows the layouts.

kau_cinta_ku · 03/30/2007, 10:22 PM

also i think you did get the 5000 but they put them in the same boxes as the 7000. it should say 5000 on the pump

buiboy · 03/30/2007, 11:48 PM

It is a sedra 5000 the box just says 7000. What is ASM's website.

Pistonkev · 03/30/2007, 11:50 PM

Here you go.

http://www.asmskimmer.com/

iflipsidei · 03/31/2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by I'mRisenAquaRat
ASMs changed their design. They no longer include an elbow that goes from the pump to the skimmer chamber. The pump now actually connects to the chamber directly.

It is unfortunate for some people who don't have a large sump because now you must keep your water level higher.

I must have got mine just in time, mine has a elbow on it woot

saltpeter · 03/31/2007, 07:23 PM

asmskimmer.com shows modifications for overflow into skimmer and gate valve add on.

JamesV77 · 04/01/2007, 10:57 AM

I had the same deal here. I got the G2 which is supposed to come with the 3500 but the box said 5000. I was like cool free upgrade then I looked at the model number on the pump and it said 3500. I got mine two days ago and it came with the elbow. Maybe old stock from vendor. Good Luck!

03/30/2007, 08:26 PM	#1
buiboy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 67	ASM G-3 Came with no instructions My ASM G-3 Just came in and it came with a sedra 7000 when it was supposed to come with a sedra 5000 so I don't really know if thats a problem. And it doesn't have any kind of instructions. It has a hole on the side of the main chamber and I understand the sedra pump is supposed to feed water into there. But what do I do if I want to plumb my overflow straight into the skimmer. Should I not use the pump and plumb the PVC into that hole. And whats with the long gray tube on the side that sticks up with foam around it. What does that do. This is my first in sump skimmer and I'm scared.

03/30/2007, 08:43 PM	#2
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	its probabally not a good idea to drain your overflow right into the skimmer, the tube is the riser tube, the water level will be in there to a certain height which basically corresponds to the height of water in the neck of the skimmer, I do not own this skimmer but I have had several ER's that are about the same, you can use it to adjust the bubble line in the neck by sliding it up and down most proabably __________________ .

03/30/2007, 08:45 PM	#3
jus10kase Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Daytona Beach Fl Posts: 227	I agree there should be some instructions included. You need the pump to create the bubbles for the skimmer. Not sure whether the stronger pump would do too much or not? The upright tube with the foam is the exit water. You adjust the height of the tube to adjust the height of the bubbles inside chamber for skimming the gunk. That`s about all I can help ya with. __________________ If you walked a mile in my shoes........ I wouldn`t want them back! Current Tank Info: 55g since June 06 now 120g, since maybe 09.

03/30/2007, 08:56 PM	#4
I'mRisenAquaRat Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 238	ASMs changed their design. They no longer include an elbow that goes from the pump to the skimmer chamber. The pump now actually connects to the chamber directly. It is unfortunate for some people who don't have a large sump because now you must keep your water level higher. __________________ - Ray “I’m Risen AquaRat” is an anagram for “Marine Aquarist”, kinda cool huh? Current Tank Info: 72 reef, white fine sugar sand, T5s: 216 watts total, ASM-1

03/30/2007, 09:06 PM	#5
I'mRisenAquaRat Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Harbor, Fl Posts: 238	Here's a picture for you __________________ - Ray “I’m Risen AquaRat” is an anagram for “Marine Aquarist”, kinda cool huh? Current Tank Info: 72 reef, white fine sugar sand, T5s: 216 watts total, ASM-1

03/30/2007, 10:01 PM	#6
Pistonkev Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 1,107	Go to the AMS web site it shows the layouts.

03/30/2007, 10:22 PM	#7
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	also i think you did get the 5000 but they put them in the same boxes as the 7000. it should say 5000 on the pump

03/30/2007, 11:48 PM	#8
buiboy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 67	It is a sedra 5000 the box just says 7000. What is ASM's website.

03/30/2007, 11:50 PM	#9
Pistonkev Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 1,107	Here you go. http://www.asmskimmer.com/

03/31/2007, 07:23 PM	#11
saltpeter Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dublin,Ohio Posts: 151	asmskimmer.com shows modifications for overflow into skimmer and gate valve add on. __________________ There's always a bigger fish : Master Qui-Gon Jinn.

04/01/2007, 10:57 AM	#12
JamesV77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Islip Terrace, NY Posts: 22	I had the same deal here. I got the G2 which is supposed to come with the 3500 but the box said 5000. I was like cool free upgrade then I looked at the model number on the pump and it said 3500. I got mine two days ago and it came with the elbow. Maybe old stock from vendor. Good Luck!