Vincerama2
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I've swapped out my trusty (but too small) AquaC EV-120 skimmer for a used (but clean and soooo well built) Skimz Monster 203 skimmer. I was shocked, amazed and very pleased that the new larger skimmer fit exactly in the small space that the old skimmer (with its external pump) sat. The clearance above the skimmer is maybe an inch and a half and a quarter inch is all that's needed to remove the collection cup.
What I've noticed is that the skimmer sits "deep" in the sump AND that I have to keep the DC pump set to its lowest setting or else ... my cup runneth over.
I think if I raise the skimmer up a bit (the pump sits inside the skimmer body) it would create more head pressure as the pump would have to push the water more upwards above the sump's water level. And then maybe I could open the output of the skimmer if need be to avoid the water column going up into the collection cup.
Now my actual question is .... does that do anything? Will running the pump harder help the skimmer at all? Or will the subsequent adjustment of the out-flow valve and air valve basically negate any possible benefit of having water pumped in harder? I mean it's only pumping slightly harder to compensate for the slight increase in head pressure to get the water column up to the same spot.
Does it matter at all how deep the skimmer sits? If it makes no difference then I'd much prefer to let the skimmer sit deeper, so I can save 1 cent/month in electricity for the pump at the lower setting (and maybe extend the pump life)
Scum production is currenlty neither exciting nor disappointing. Pretty much the same as the old skimmer :/ though maybe more energy efficient and certainly quieter.
Thanks
Vince
What I've noticed is that the skimmer sits "deep" in the sump AND that I have to keep the DC pump set to its lowest setting or else ... my cup runneth over.
I think if I raise the skimmer up a bit (the pump sits inside the skimmer body) it would create more head pressure as the pump would have to push the water more upwards above the sump's water level. And then maybe I could open the output of the skimmer if need be to avoid the water column going up into the collection cup.
Now my actual question is .... does that do anything? Will running the pump harder help the skimmer at all? Or will the subsequent adjustment of the out-flow valve and air valve basically negate any possible benefit of having water pumped in harder? I mean it's only pumping slightly harder to compensate for the slight increase in head pressure to get the water column up to the same spot.
Does it matter at all how deep the skimmer sits? If it makes no difference then I'd much prefer to let the skimmer sit deeper, so I can save 1 cent/month in electricity for the pump at the lower setting (and maybe extend the pump life)
Scum production is currenlty neither exciting nor disappointing. Pretty much the same as the old skimmer :/ though maybe more energy efficient and certainly quieter.
Thanks
Vince