Vertex IN-100 Info/Help

jkinros · 09/18/2009, 09:02 AM

Hello folks, after a year I ran out of room in my 20g so I upgraded to a 40g tank. I have a Vertex IN-100 in the sump and was wondering what you guys think about this skimmer. What are peoples comments or concerns about it and if there is anything I need to know or do with this thing. Mine sounds a bit loud, but then again, I have never had any type of decent skimmer ever! Please help--- Thanks

username in use · 09/18/2009, 09:29 AM

"loud" is a little vague. Is it coming form the pump? does it sound like its internal or a vibration? The airline?

I havent owned one, but from what I hear they are a pretty good skimmer, should be plenty for your system. Gives us a little more insight into the sounds that you are hearing and we may be able to help a little more.

jkinros · 09/18/2009, 10:03 AM

Loud as in a vibrating hummm from the pump. it doesn't sound anything like it was airline related like from a venturi line. More like a vibrating mechanical. Hope that helps...

Mish1 · 09/18/2009, 10:45 AM

I just purchased and setup this skimmer about 3 weeks ago. This is a great skimmer however the pump leaves much to be desired.

There is a gen 2 impeller that you can get for free which will quiet down the pump immensely and from what I can tell actually improve performance. You should contact the place you bought it from and see if they have any of the Gen 2 impellers available, if not contact Vertex and they will send you one.

jkinros · 09/18/2009, 10:52 AM

Mish1 is the pump still noisy even after the impeller switch? Thanks for the help.
Anyone else have any input on the subject?

Mish1 · 09/19/2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally posted by jkinros
Mish1 is the pump still noisy even after the impeller switch? Thanks for the help.
Anyone else have any input on the subject?

Initially when I first switched out the impeller it was a little noisy but after about an hour it was pretty much silent. I have been running the new impeller for about 5 days now and it is working great with very little noise.

09/18/2009, 09:02 AM	#1
jkinros Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 16	Vertex IN-100 Info/Help Hello folks, after a year I ran out of room in my 20g so I upgraded to a 40g tank. I have a Vertex IN-100 in the sump and was wondering what you guys think about this skimmer. What are peoples comments or concerns about it and if there is anything I need to know or do with this thing. Mine sounds a bit loud, but then again, I have never had any type of decent skimmer ever! Please help--- Thanks

09/18/2009, 09:29 AM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	"loud" is a little vague. Is it coming form the pump? does it sound like its internal or a vibration? The airline? I havent owned one, but from what I hear they are a pretty good skimmer, should be plenty for your system. Gives us a little more insight into the sounds that you are hearing and we may be able to help a little more. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

09/18/2009, 10:03 AM	#3
jkinros Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 16	Loud as in a vibrating hummm from the pump. it doesn't sound anything like it was airline related like from a venturi line. More like a vibrating mechanical. Hope that helps...

09/18/2009, 10:45 AM	#4
Mish1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 169	I just purchased and setup this skimmer about 3 weeks ago. This is a great skimmer however the pump leaves much to be desired. There is a gen 2 impeller that you can get for free which will quiet down the pump immensely and from what I can tell actually improve performance. You should contact the place you bought it from and see if they have any of the Gen 2 impellers available, if not contact Vertex and they will send you one.

09/18/2009, 10:52 AM	#5
jkinros Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 16	Mish1 is the pump still noisy even after the impeller switch? Thanks for the help. Anyone else have any input on the subject?