MSX 200 Output Pipe - Raise it?

Logzor · 08/25/2009, 10:11 PM

How far submerged should the output pipe be? I read in another thread that you can achieve better skimmate if the output pipe is higher (less back pressure).

Also, what effects will a filter sponge in the output pipe have on skimmer performance?

reefEng10 · 08/25/2009, 10:16 PM

Remove the pipe below the 90... have the 90 about halfway submerged. Don't know about the sponge but I wouldn't do it personally... will screw with back pressure and water level inside skimmer.

reefEng10 · 08/25/2009, 10:19 PM

This is what I was told to do I believe. Note my ghetto skimmer stand.

Logzor · 08/25/2009, 10:26 PM

Did this increase skimmate production? What is the reasoning behind the half-submerged pipe?

Your skimmer stand looks like some cut up lid from a trashcan

08/25/2009, 10:11 PM	#1
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	MSX 200 Output Pipe - Raise it? How far submerged should the output pipe be? I read in another thread that you can achieve better skimmate if the output pipe is higher (less back pressure). Also, what effects will a filter sponge in the output pipe have on skimmer performance?

08/25/2009, 10:16 PM	#2
reefEng10 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 183	Remove the pipe below the 90... have the 90 about halfway submerged. Don't know about the sponge but I wouldn't do it personally... will screw with back pressure and water level inside skimmer.

08/25/2009, 10:19 PM	#3
reefEng10 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 183	This is what I was told to do I believe. Note my ghetto skimmer stand.

08/25/2009, 10:26 PM	#4
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Did this increase skimmate production? What is the reasoning behind the half-submerged pipe? Your skimmer stand looks like some cut up lid from a trashcan