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Anybody use flow meters on their skimmers ?

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September 2, 2010 - 9:02pm
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I've seen some hobbyist using flow meters to gauge the air pulled from their skimmers...anybody use one ? I've seen Dwyer flow meters used quite a bit, what range of SCFH should I be looking for ?

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Jim
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December 12, 2010 - 3:21am
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air flow depends on tank size etc , 40scfh+ is really good!
here is a chart that may help

Air Conversion Chart - SCFH to LPM to LPH

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December 13, 2010 - 9:12am
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Thanks for the info Dan.

Jim
450 gallon L-shaped tank build
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"I'm building this tank, posted on a message board, tons of messages,
no water in it yet, no sand, nothing, and I'm getting crap ten ways to Sunday from everyone"

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