converting euro reef with gate valve?

MplsMan · 03/12/2006, 01:37 PM

I've seen a lot of peopl that convert their euro reef skimmer with a gate valve, i bought a gate valve but it's bigger then i thought , can i still use it or does it make a difference on the size? i had it hooked up the way to do it and it didn't work very well.
does anyone have any better info on hooking up this type of setup.
thanks

MplsMan · 03/17/2006, 12:48 AM

bump

Alaskan Reefer · 03/17/2006, 01:20 AM

I assume if the pipes connected you'd be fine. Is the gate valve not closing adequately? Is the "not working well" to mean that it didn't produce skimmate or wasn't adjustable on bubble height from the top to the bottom of the collection cup? I bought the kit and it works fine here's a picture.

03/12/2006, 01:37 PM	#1
MplsMan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mpls,Mn Posts: 540	converting euro reef with gate valve? I've seen a lot of peopl that convert their euro reef skimmer with a gate valve, i bought a gate valve but it's bigger then i thought , can i still use it or does it make a difference on the size? i had it hooked up the way to do it and it didn't work very well. does anyone have any better info on hooking up this type of setup. thanks

03/17/2006, 01:20 AM	#3
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	I assume if the pipes connected you'd be fine. Is the gate valve not closing adequately? Is the "not working well" to mean that it didn't produce skimmate or wasn't adjustable on bubble height from the top to the bottom of the collection cup? I bought the kit and it works fine here's a picture. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

03/17/2006, 12:48 AM	#2
MplsMan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mpls,Mn Posts: 540	bump