How to adjust ASM G1 Skimmer?

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  1. dexters

    dexters Plankton

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    Hi Every body! I need a little help...
    I have just installed an ASM G1 Skimmer, I have two questions:
    - I want to adjust it to find the better level to make a lot a foam, there is a little guide to do it?
    - How I can remove the recollection cup to clean it?

    Thank you for your help!
     
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  3. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    If the G1 works the same as the G2 series. To adjust the flow you move the return pipe up oe down.. It will take some tinkering to fing the right setting but you will. The colloection cup should just twist of the top.
     
  4. dexters

    dexters Plankton

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    hi sean_p_f...
    I'm trying to adjust the level, but when I think it's OK, the foam goes down, so I level up/down the pipe and the foam goes up!!! :cry:
    It's normal that the foam levels ups or down for a while?

    Finally I removed the collection cup, it was so hardly, I removed the cone and the the cup,

    Thank you for your help!
     
  5. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    make sure its not leaking anywhere, that will put a pretty decent hamper on your foam output. also if its not a recirculating one, you have to keep the water level in the sump constant or the level in the main chamber (along with the air intake) will fluctuate forcing you to constantly adjust the riser tube. in my G3 I keep the water level about 1/4 way up the neck and get a nice dark skimmate.

    hope this helps.

    ~Will.
     
  6. dexters

    dexters Plankton

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    !!!

    Hi iLLwiLL, I was adjusting the tube, and I'm think it's ok! I have enough skimmate, it isn't ver dark but it's great! Thank you for your help!