Just a thought?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Shackman23, Sep 13, 2011.

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  1. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i have a psk75 skimmer, and its currently in my sump, what im thinking is drilling my sump and putting a 1" bulkhead in and putting just the pump inside, and the actual skimmer outside the sump due to space issues in my sump... would this work? or would it not produce enough bubbles?
     
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    That should work, although you may need to DIY a small stand for the skimmer so that it sits at the same level as the sump; most in-sump skimmers are sensitive to the sump water level. You'll also want to install the bulkhead at the correct height to prevent the need for additional fittings/elbows from the pump.
     
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  3. Shackman23

    Shackman23 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Ill have to do some measuring but, i know the pump is lower on the tube then id just run pvc straight to the skimmer no elbows the skimmer right now only fits in my refugium and thats not going to work once pods get in there
     
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