Aqua C???

wnecbubba74 · 06/29/2007, 06:30 PM

I just got the pump (Mag 7) for a AquaC 180. The problem is that i bought the Aqua C used so i don't have the directions on how to hook it up. Do i just hook the pump up to the unit and let it run?
There no air hoses or anything like on a SeaClone to adjust. So...........what do i do to get it running???

Thanks

Whisperer · 06/29/2007, 06:36 PM

You have to buy either a vinyl tubing or use a pvc pipe to connect the pump to the skimmer.

wnecbubba74 · 06/29/2007, 07:06 PM

I have the Tubing!!! but is that all i have to hook up and set???? It just seems to simple??

Whisperer · 06/29/2007, 07:08 PM

Call the company and complain.

Entropy · 06/29/2007, 07:41 PM

The adjustment is the gate valve. You hook up the pump and then adjust the gate valve to get the water level in the skimmer correct. I wouldn't call the company to complain, but they do happen to have a informative website with a manual for all the skimmers they make.

www.proteinskimmer.com

Avi · 06/29/2007, 08:48 PM

Well, he bought the skimmer used, so there's not beef with the company. Entropy's right, the company does have good customer support, but first take a look at the manual for the EV-180 at

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/EV180.pdf

Once you get the Aqua-C going correctly, which may take a lttle bit of a learning curve with some issues here and there, you'll like it.

jer77 · 06/29/2007, 08:55 PM

Its much different than a Seaclone, lol. Just attach a hose from the pump to the skimmer's input/ spray injection piece and turn it on. The gray elbow is the air input with a valve on it. You can use it to adjust the flow of air through the skimmer. The gate valve allows you to adjust the level of the water inside the skimmer. Here are the instructions:

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/EV180.pdf

I have found that the mag7 was not powerful enough or the EV-180, even though it was recommended. I would recommend the Eheim 1262 or a Mag9.5. The EV-180 requires more pressure than the mag7 can produce IMO. I use a Quiet One 4000HH which has a gph rating of about 980 and can handle more back pressure than other pumps of its size. Good luck!

06/29/2007, 06:30 PM	#1
wnecbubba74 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northampton, MA. Posts: 142	Aqua C??? I just got the pump (Mag 7) for a AquaC 180. The problem is that i bought the Aqua C used so i don't have the directions on how to hook it up. Do i just hook the pump up to the unit and let it run? There no air hoses or anything like on a SeaClone to adjust. So...........what do i do to get it running??? Thanks

06/29/2007, 06:36 PM	#2
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	You have to buy either a vinyl tubing or use a pvc pipe to connect the pump to the skimmer. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

06/29/2007, 07:08 PM	#4
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	Call the company and complain. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

06/29/2007, 07:41 PM	#5
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	The adjustment is the gate valve. You hook up the pump and then adjust the gate valve to get the water level in the skimmer correct. I wouldn't call the company to complain, but they do happen to have a informative website with a manual for all the skimmers they make. www.proteinskimmer.com __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

06/29/2007, 08:48 PM	#6
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	Well, he bought the skimmer used, so there's not beef with the company. Entropy's right, the company does have good customer support, but first take a look at the manual for the EV-180 at http://www.proteinskimmer.com/EV180.pdf Once you get the Aqua-C going correctly, which may take a lttle bit of a learning curve with some issues here and there, you'll like it. __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

06/29/2007, 07:06 PM	#3
wnecbubba74 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northampton, MA. Posts: 142	I have the Tubing!!! but is that all i have to hook up and set???? It just seems to simple??

06/29/2007, 08:55 PM	#7
jer77 Phish Lover Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,642	Its much different than a Seaclone, lol. Just attach a hose from the pump to the skimmer's input/ spray injection piece and turn it on. The gray elbow is the air input with a valve on it. You can use it to adjust the flow of air through the skimmer. The gate valve allows you to adjust the level of the water inside the skimmer. Here are the instructions: http://www.proteinskimmer.com/EV180.pdf I have found that the mag7 was not powerful enough or the EV-180, even though it was recommended. I would recommend the Eheim 1262 or a Mag9.5. The EV-180 requires more pressure than the mag7 can produce IMO. I use a Quiet One 4000HH which has a gph rating of about 980 and can handle more back pressure than other pumps of its size. Good luck! __________________ - Jonny -, 120g 5 Year Old Reef w/ SPS, BTA, Zoos & some Softies. 40g Frag Tank. 40g Sump. Super Reef Octopus XP 3000 External Cone Skimmer. 250W Radiums. TaoTronics LED. PanWorld 200PS w/SQWD