skimmer pump

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by reef_guru, Sep 16, 2009.

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    ive been messin with a mesh mod pump and heres whats goin on. the pump has a venturi with an air line and its a rocket 0-6" under water but lower than that it stops suckin air.

    are the in/out lines too small?
    is the airline to small?
     
    reef_guru, Sep 16, 2009
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    That would be my guess. However, I've never done a mesh mod so this is merely guessing. Either way, my post is a bump for your thread.
     
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    the science behind air/water mixture is common either in mesh or needle. i did two ideas, minimized the intake to create a better venturi suction and just stuck a hose in without a venturi. both produced the same results. now the pump is operating lower than 5" in the water.

    feel free to add your input
     
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    RG I had this same issue with a Coralife Supper Skimmer pump that I did the fishing line mod on. at around 5 inches it just wouldn't pull air anymore. I had to add a small strainer to mine and it worked just fine after that. It just takes a little more restriction to get the air started.
     
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  5. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    the pumps maxed out, cant get anymore from it.
     
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    reef_guru, Sep 27, 2009
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    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    played with it again and managed to get it to 80w @ 180 scfh

    does anyone know if there is a skimmer pump on the market that can match this?
     
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    reef_guru, Oct 9, 2009
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