lifereef skimmer question

jpslickorocks · 02/16/2006, 10:57 AM

I just got a used lifereef VS3-24 and I cannot find any information on how to make it work. I know I need a gate valve. My question is can I use a mag5 that I ahev laying around for now untill I can upgrade to something better and how do I make it work? I guess that is 2 questions. Thanks

Jeremy

jpslickorocks · 02/16/2006, 06:21 PM

anyone??

marcrothschild · 02/16/2006, 06:34 PM

That skimmer needs a mag 9.5 or a mag 12. Try running the mag 5 for a while if its all you have to work with, you will need to have the gate valve almost closed to get the water level where you need it. As to how to make it work...pump output up to venturi, use a 90 to connect the two. gate valve goes on output of skimmer. Thats it, and like I said, that skimmer needs a big pump to work right.

geo · 02/16/2006, 07:01 PM

I would skip any of the mags and go with a pressure rated external pump. Did you try calling Jeff at lifreef? I am sure he would be most willing to help you out.

marcrothschild · 02/16/2006, 07:27 PM

I agree, I used an iwaki 40rlt on one and it dramatically increased performance, but the noise was out of controll (sounded like a spa). There are no submersible pressure rated pumps on the market.

02/16/2006, 10:57 AM	#1
jpslickorocks Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Az. Posts: 2,164	lifereef skimmer question I just got a used lifereef VS3-24 and I cannot find any information on how to make it work. I know I need a gate valve. My question is can I use a mag5 that I ahev laying around for now untill I can upgrade to something better and how do I make it work? I guess that is 2 questions. Thanks Jeremy __________________ We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet: and, amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog, has made an alliance with us. Current Tank Info: I do at least five water changes a day

02/16/2006, 06:21 PM	#2
jpslickorocks Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Az. Posts: 2,164	anyone?? __________________ We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet: and, amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog, has made an alliance with us. Current Tank Info: I do at least five water changes a day

02/16/2006, 07:01 PM	#4
geo RC Mod Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. George Island, FL Posts: 19,512	I would skip any of the mags and go with a pressure rated external pump. Did you try calling Jeff at lifreef? I am sure he would be most willing to help you out. __________________ I'm sorry I had a fight in the middle of your Black Panther party.

02/16/2006, 06:34 PM	#3
marcrothschild Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arcadia Ca Posts: 1,099	That skimmer needs a mag 9.5 or a mag 12. Try running the mag 5 for a while if its all you have to work with, you will need to have the gate valve almost closed to get the water level where you need it. As to how to make it work...pump output up to venturi, use a 90 to connect the two. gate valve goes on output of skimmer. Thats it, and like I said, that skimmer needs a big pump to work right.

02/16/2006, 07:27 PM	#5
marcrothschild Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arcadia Ca Posts: 1,099	I agree, I used an iwaki 40rlt on one and it dramatically increased performance, but the noise was out of controll (sounded like a spa). There are no submersible pressure rated pumps on the market.