problems with skimmer

avifoox · 12-29-2002, 10:41 PM

i got this old usaaquarium it is 48"in highte (please see attachment)
the problem is that the water level is too far from the collection cup
i've been running it for a few days and nothing please help

**scubadude** · 12-30-2002, 09:37 AM

Is the skimmer and/or the pump both submersed? if so where is the water level on either of them? 9 times out of 10 its a leveling problem with the water line or elevation of the skimmer comparitively speaking. Sometimes you need to baffle a section for a skimmer into a sump. But im not saying this is the problem for sure. Remember that diagram I told you about? Here it is

P.S. Was good to hear about your trip

Peace Out!
Rocky

Skunk Clown · 01-01-2003, 10:23 AM

do you have the right pump.........it may not have enough head pressure to move the water up 4 feet with all the foaming and rolling action.

G · 01-08-2003, 05:42 PM

Put a valve on the output to adjust the water level in the skimmer!

G

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12-29-2002, 10:41 PM	#1
avifoox New in Town Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: staten island ny Posts: 4	problems with skimmer i got this old usaaquarium it is 48"in highte (please see attachment) the problem is that the water level is too far from the collection cup i've been running it for a few days and nothing please help Attached Thumbnails

12-30-2002, 09:37 AM	#2
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,251	Hey Avi! Is the skimmer and/or the pump both submersed? if so where is the water level on either of them? 9 times out of 10 its a leveling problem with the water line or elevation of the skimmer comparitively speaking. Sometimes you need to baffle a section for a skimmer into a sump. But im not saying this is the problem for sure. Remember that diagram I told you about? Here it is P.S. Was good to hear about your trip Peace Out! Rocky

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01-01-2003, 10:23 AM	#3
Skunk Clown Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: This Giant World Posts: 89	do you have the right pump.........it may not have enough head pressure to move the water up 4 feet with all the foaming and rolling action.

01-08-2003, 05:42 PM	#4
G Citizen Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: So. Cal., USC Country Posts: 249	Put a valve on the output to adjust the water level in the skimmer! G

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