ASM Skimmer Owners

bladeruner143 · 03/14/2008, 11:44 AM

Have any of you guys ever tried any of the mods to this skimmer (Gate Valve, Recirc, feed Pump)? I am going to be getting one in the not too distant future and am thinking about doing some but I have ZERO experience even with a skimmer!!! Thanks

~Rudy

edsimmons · 03/14/2008, 12:46 PM

I have an ASM G3 w/ Gate valve and recirc mod. It's super easy and skims like crazy. I would not run it off a feed pump I'd feed the skimmer from the overflow outlet pipe (it'll be one less thing to plug in). If you want to come over and take a look @ my skimmer set-up you are more that welcome.

LMK
Thanks
Ed

bladeruner143 · 03/14/2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks Ed! I should be getting this by the end of the month so I'll definitely take ya up on the offer when Im closer to trying it out

Blu50Stang · 03/14/2008, 03:32 PM

I've got a G2 with the gate valve mod. Im very happy with its performance.it has performed. I'd leave it alone, but am curious to see how it will do with the recirc mod and by feeding off of my overflow.

bladeruner143 · 03/14/2008, 04:50 PM

Hey Ross, how hard was it to do the gate valve mod?

180large · 03/14/2008, 05:04 PM

i just bought a G4X except they call it G4XX now. As far as I can tell the only difference is they changed the pump from a sedra 9000 to a sedra 1500. Im running mine stock. Contemplating mods what do think?

180large · 03/14/2008, 05:05 PM

oops not 1500 , 15000

Blu50Stang · 03/14/2008, 09:57 PM

Gate valve mod is simple...the hardest part is finding the 1 1/4" gate valve(which they have at Orchard Supply Hardware). I can get pictures for you, but basically, it is just 1 90* fitting from the skimmer's adjustable riser into the gate valve and into another 90* fitting. The riser is pushed all the way to it's lowest position and then all the adjustment is done at the gate valve.

bladeruner143 · 03/14/2008, 10:54 PM

Pics would be great since Im not really the sharpest knife in the drawer!

03/14/2008, 11:44 AM	#1
bladeruner143 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,711	ASM Skimmer Owners Have any of you guys ever tried any of the mods to this skimmer (Gate Valve, Recirc, feed Pump)? I am going to be getting one in the not too distant future and am thinking about doing some but I have ZERO experience even with a skimmer!!! Thanks ~Rudy

03/14/2008, 12:46 PM	#2
edsimmons Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roseville,CA Posts: 2,165	I have an ASM G3 w/ Gate valve and recirc mod. It's super easy and skims like crazy. I would not run it off a feed pump I'd feed the skimmer from the overflow outlet pipe (it'll be one less thing to plug in). If you want to come over and take a look @ my skimmer set-up you are more that welcome. LMK Thanks Ed __________________ "First you get good, then you get fast, then grouchiness sets in." "Experience is the best Teacher....You usually get it just after you need it"

03/14/2008, 01:41 PM	#3
bladeruner143 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,711	Thanks Ed! I should be getting this by the end of the month so I'll definitely take ya up on the offer when Im closer to trying it out __________________ ~Rudy Current Tank Info: 28G JBJ

03/14/2008, 03:32 PM	#4
Blu50Stang Nobody Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 511	I've got a G2 with the gate valve mod. Im very happy with its performance.it has performed. I'd leave it alone, but am curious to see how it will do with the recirc mod and by feeding off of my overflow. __________________ -Ross

03/14/2008, 04:50 PM	#5
bladeruner143 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,711	Hey Ross, how hard was it to do the gate valve mod? __________________ ~Rudy Current Tank Info: 28G JBJ

03/14/2008, 05:04 PM	#6
180large Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: massachusetts Posts: 135	i just bought a G4X except they call it G4XX now. As far as I can tell the only difference is they changed the pump from a sedra 9000 to a sedra 1500. Im running mine stock. Contemplating mods what do think?

03/14/2008, 05:05 PM	#7
180large Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: massachusetts Posts: 135	oops not 1500 , 15000

03/14/2008, 09:57 PM	#8
Blu50Stang Nobody Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 511	Gate valve mod is simple...the hardest part is finding the 1 1/4" gate valve(which they have at Orchard Supply Hardware). I can get pictures for you, but basically, it is just 1 90* fitting from the skimmer's adjustable riser into the gate valve and into another 90* fitting. The riser is pushed all the way to it's lowest position and then all the adjustment is done at the gate valve. __________________ -Ross

03/14/2008, 10:54 PM	#9
bladeruner143 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,711	Pics would be great since Im not really the sharpest knife in the drawer! __________________ ~Rudy Current Tank Info: 28G JBJ