aqua c 120 question

egos4life · 06/19/2009, 09:14 AM

I just got this awesome skimmer but the instructions are horribly any how my question where should I have the water level in the skimmer i currently have it just above the black base and the injection is making it foam. Any suggestion shoo them my way. And I am not talking about the water level in the tank I am referring to the skimmer itself because if you turn that red knob it rises or lowers it so yeah thanks in advance

WhoDey64 · 06/19/2009, 10:17 AM

The instructions direct you to shine a flashlight though the base of the skimmer and adjust the water level to where it is just below the base of the reduction neck. Its laid out in the manual, just give it a second read.

abulgin · 06/19/2009, 12:47 PM

I have the EV-180 and I have to say I think the instructions are clear as day . . .. The instructions for the 120 are identical. From page 6, in bold print: "The skimmerâ€™s best performance is usually obtained when the water level is EQUAL to the top of the dark gray box."

I don't know how that doesn't answer the question.

If you have other questions, contact the guys at AquaC--they are really helpful and eager to help.

evsalty · 06/19/2009, 12:59 PM

+1 billion on the above statements

It also suggests to raise the water level just into the riser tube and then bring it back down to the top of the box.

waterworld2 · 06/19/2009, 02:48 PM

I have followed my instuctions for the EV120 to a TEE and have had great success.

SliceNdice · 06/19/2009, 03:27 PM

Adjust to Ur likings open for dry and closed for wet skimmate

evsalty · 06/19/2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by SliceNdice
The level should be below the outlet gate so the water pours back into the sump with the least amount of restriction as possible

FYI we are discussing inside the skimmer not where the skimmer sits.

SliceNdice · 06/19/2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by evsalty
FYI we are discussing inside the skimmer not where the skimmer sits.

. Yeah I just realized that LOL sorry.

evsalty · 06/19/2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SliceNdice
. Yeah I just realized that LOL sorry.

It's never a prob. I do that all the time.

egos4life · 06/19/2009, 04:34 PM

thanks guys i read the instructions and maybe it was just me or possibly i have been doing to much homework and can stand the reading anyhow thanks a million

06/19/2009, 09:14 AM	#1
egos4life Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CEN CALI Posts: 123	aqua c 120 question I just got this awesome skimmer but the instructions are horribly any how my question where should I have the water level in the skimmer i currently have it just above the black base and the injection is making it foam. Any suggestion shoo them my way. And I am not talking about the water level in the tank I am referring to the skimmer itself because if you turn that red knob it rises or lowers it so yeah thanks in advance

06/19/2009, 10:17 AM	#2
WhoDey64 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Lauderdale Florida Posts: 1,311	The instructions direct you to shine a flashlight though the base of the skimmer and adjust the water level to where it is just below the base of the reduction neck. Its laid out in the manual, just give it a second read. __________________ My name is Robert and I am addicted to Nitrates.

06/19/2009, 03:27 PM	#6
SliceNdice Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. CA. Posts: 46	Adjust to Ur likings open for dry and closed for wet skimmate Last edited by SliceNdice; 06/19/2009 at 03:54 PM.

06/19/2009, 12:47 PM	#3
abulgin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,664	I have the EV-180 and I have to say I think the instructions are clear as day . . .. The instructions for the 120 are identical. From page 6, in bold print: "The skimmerâ€™s best performance is usually obtained when the water level is EQUAL to the top of the dark gray box." I don't know how that doesn't answer the question. If you have other questions, contact the guys at AquaC--they are really helpful and eager to help.

06/19/2009, 12:59 PM	#4
evsalty hmmmmmm Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Mesa, AZ Posts: 3,531	+1 billion on the above statements It also suggests to raise the water level just into the riser tube and then bring it back down to the top of the box.

06/19/2009, 02:48 PM	#5
waterworld2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 57	I have followed my instuctions for the EV120 to a TEE and have had great success.

06/19/2009, 04:34 PM	#10
egos4life Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CEN CALI Posts: 123	thanks guys i read the instructions and maybe it was just me or possibly i have been doing to much homework and can stand the reading anyhow thanks a million