Need help with Octopus NW 200 skimmer

Turbovinny · 10/12/2007, 10:47 PM

Just picked it up with no instructions and i need help on how to set this up. I also noticed a leak on a elbow and all the gaskets are in.

Percula9 · 10/12/2007, 10:59 PM

Is this an in sump skimmer or hang on the back? Can you post a full image of the unit? Is the unit not skimming?

Turbovinny · 10/12/2007, 11:46 PM

sorry this is a sump skimmer. Here's a couple more pics of it in my bath tub

as you can see theres not much bubbles in there due to the leak

ThaNgBOm321 · 10/12/2007, 11:49 PM

stick it in salt water.... you will get your bubbles.. as for the leak.. maybe rubber washer not seated right??? take it out and put it back in and tighten ir hand tight... it's only plactic so dont snap it... if worst to worst.. a small line of super glue???

YzGyz

Turbovinny · 10/12/2007, 11:58 PM

heres a pic of where its leaking

the grey elbow moves freely

ludnix · 10/13/2007, 01:40 AM

I would try going over it with teflon tape or something to seal it. It won't create any decent bubbles in freshwater leak or no leak.

192clark · 10/13/2007, 06:15 AM

check out the thread on that skimmer in lighting and filtration. There are a few simple modifications that can greatly improve efficiency

192clark · 10/13/2007, 06:17 AM

there should be a gasket between the black fitting and where it tightens on to the pump

rcerulli · 10/13/2007, 09:37 AM

mean leaks a little as well in the same spot, as for no bubbles, thats due to using freshwater, it doesnt bubble like SW

bmrescort · 10/13/2007, 04:33 PM

I have the same skimmer myself and I noticed that they gave an extra washer as I was about to put it on and noticed that there was already one in there. Make sure you didnt double up on washers. I personally would just take it apart check to see that the washer is flat against the plastic, make sure you did not cross-thread it on and make sure you get it nice and tight but not to tight and you should not have a problem. Feel free to send me a message if you have any further problems. I can also tell you about a nice little mod that will help with the skimmer. I have mine on a 125 gallon tank with a 100 gallon sump, feed my fish twice a day flake and frozen and my nitrates are ZERO.

10/12/2007, 10:47 PM	#1
Turbovinny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 617 Posts: 47	Need help with Octopus NW 200 skimmer Just picked it up with no instructions and i need help on how to set this up. I also noticed a leak on a elbow and all the gaskets are in. __________________ Vinny Current Tank Info: 110 SW - rest of my tanks are for Flowerhorns

10/12/2007, 11:46 PM	#3
Turbovinny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 617 Posts: 47	sorry this is a sump skimmer. Here's a couple more pics of it in my bath tub as you can see theres not much bubbles in there due to the leak __________________ Vinny Current Tank Info: 110 SW - rest of my tanks are for Flowerhorns

10/12/2007, 11:49 PM	#4
ThaNgBOm321 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tx, houston Posts: 792	stick it in salt water.... you will get your bubbles.. as for the leak.. maybe rubber washer not seated right??? take it out and put it back in and tighten ir hand tight... it's only plactic so dont snap it... if worst to worst.. a small line of super glue??? YzGyz __________________ YzGyz = Wise Guys ohhh and cows go MOOO!!! 2nd best way is to learn from ones own mistakes but the best way to learn is from others... thx to Randy and so many other for making reefing that much easier

10/12/2007, 11:58 PM	#5
Turbovinny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 617 Posts: 47	heres a pic of where its leaking the grey elbow moves freely __________________ Vinny Current Tank Info: 110 SW - rest of my tanks are for Flowerhorns

10/13/2007, 01:40 AM	#6
ludnix Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,031	I would try going over it with teflon tape or something to seal it. It won't create any decent bubbles in freshwater leak or no leak. __________________ -Eric Sutter Current Tank Info: 14g Biocube

10/12/2007, 10:59 PM	#2
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	Is this an in sump skimmer or hang on the back? Can you post a full image of the unit? Is the unit not skimming?

10/13/2007, 06:15 AM	#7
192clark Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 635	check out the thread on that skimmer in lighting and filtration. There are a few simple modifications that can greatly improve efficiency

10/13/2007, 06:17 AM	#8
192clark Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 635	there should be a gasket between the black fitting and where it tightens on to the pump

10/13/2007, 09:37 AM	#9
rcerulli Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 246	mean leaks a little as well in the same spot, as for no bubbles, thats due to using freshwater, it doesnt bubble like SW

10/13/2007, 04:33 PM	#10
bmrescort Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Charles Posts: 378	I have the same skimmer myself and I noticed that they gave an extra washer as I was about to put it on and noticed that there was already one in there. Make sure you didnt double up on washers. I personally would just take it apart check to see that the washer is flat against the plastic, make sure you did not cross-thread it on and make sure you get it nice and tight but not to tight and you should not have a problem. Feel free to send me a message if you have any further problems. I can also tell you about a nice little mod that will help with the skimmer. I have mine on a 125 gallon tank with a 100 gallon sump, feed my fish twice a day flake and frozen and my nitrates are ZERO. __________________ Jerry Current Tank Info: 125 aga dual built in overflows, cherry stand and canopy, 200LBS liverock,octopus 200nw skimmer( mods), 3x250 mh 14k hamiltons,barracuda pump, 100 gallon sump in basement w 80 lbs of live sand and cheato, GEO 618 Calcium reactor w/milwaukee ph meter.