Kent .5" Venturi....

Meric · 10-04-2004, 03:22 PM

I recently purchased a new Protein Skimmer that came with a Kent .5" Venturi. The instruction say to use a pump between 550GPH and 782GPH. Has anyone used the .5" Kent Venturi before with a pump? If so what pump do you use? I tried it with a RIO 2100 (692GPH), but it produced almost no bubbles or foam. My guess is that the RIO does not provide enough pressure to drive the Venturi. So before I rush out and purchase a new pump I want to see what works best with this Venturi. My thoughts were either a MAG 7, Sen 700, or Dolphin 650.

Let me know if something is better or which one works best.

da colts · 11-22-2004, 07:35 PM

the sen line pumps a lot of pressure, and the mag drives are quite powerful

cubalz · 11-23-2004, 08:47 AM

If you are talking about a Kent Nautilus TE protein skimmer, then you need a Mag 7 to run it properly. That is what I use.....

**Poseidon** · 11-23-2004, 10:22 AM

I use the Kent as well, but the one that can go outside the sump, and I use a MAg 12!

It works great! I really like the MAG line, I have two, and both are very quiet and powerful pumps!

10-04-2004, 03:22 PM	#1
Meric Citizen Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 208	Kent .5" Venturi.... I recently purchased a new Protein Skimmer that came with a Kent .5" Venturi. The instruction say to use a pump between 550GPH and 782GPH. Has anyone used the .5" Kent Venturi before with a pump? If so what pump do you use? I tried it with a RIO 2100 (692GPH), but it produced almost no bubbles or foam. My guess is that the RIO does not provide enough pressure to drive the Venturi. So before I rush out and purchase a new pump I want to see what works best with this Venturi. My thoughts were either a MAG 7, Sen 700, or Dolphin 650. Let me know if something is better or which one works best. __________________ When I was in high school, I got in trouble with my girlfriend's Dad. He said, " I want my daughter back by 8:15." I said, "The middle of August? Cool!"

11-23-2004, 10:22 AM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,526	I use the Kent as well, but the one that can go outside the sump, and I use a MAg 12! It works great! I really like the MAG line, I have two, and both are very quiet and powerful pumps! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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da colts Just Moved In Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chesterfield virginia Posts: 34	the sen line pumps a lot of pressure, and the mag drives are quite powerful

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cubalz Tenant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Camp Hill, PA Posts: 77	If you are talking about a Kent Nautilus TE protein skimmer, then you need a Mag 7 to run it properly. That is what I use.....

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