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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I'll bite....what would have to be different to...

I'll bite....what would have to be different to facilitate this on the SWC? The bubble plate is removable along with the elbow so I could in theory drop the elbow and plug the directly impacted...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
That's good news. The quality of mesh on my 160...

That's good news. The quality of mesh on my 160 was probably a learning curve issue along with a time crunch to satisfy customers. The power of RC is the problem has already been addressed by the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By jokerjp
All of the newer JBJ units have a switch to turn...

All of the newer JBJ units have a switch to turn off the speaker. It's no longer necessary to rip off the speaker in order to silence the alarm.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 44,563
Posted By jokerjp
If you really want to remove the rubber piece in...

If you really want to remove the rubber piece in the pump I've used a small straight blade screwdriver and a flash light in the past to pry it out during cleaning. I don't even bother to remove it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,655
Posted By jokerjp
When you send back your pump for service be sure...

When you send back your pump for service be sure to include the power supply. That light shouldn't be "dimming" upon pulse and I'd bet $$ that you have a bad power supply.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I think the limiting factor on the 160 is the 90...

I think the limiting factor on the 160 is the 90 degree eblow that the pump output empties into under the bubble plate.

As far as the 160 is concerned I have no idea why anyone thinks it needs...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I just remeasured and I agree that although the...

I just remeasured and I agree that although the footprint is 7" by 7" square, with the outflow pipe being on the corner it looks like the workable footprint is 8" x 9" including the standpipe. I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
Hey ostrow! I just read that entire thread and I...

Hey ostrow! I just read that entire thread and I didn't see any pics of the intake cover....where did I miss them?

I'm happy to snap the pics you reqeusted, but it won't be till tomorrow.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
Put that in the pump intake with the thicker side...

Put that in the pump intake with the thicker side facing out. That's the flow restrictor.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I can't say for sure that it WON'T work deeper...

I can't say for sure that it WON'T work deeper than 10" but I suspect that the water level in the skimmer won't be controllable beyond that depth. I'm guessing the skimmer body water level will be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
Stupid double post

Stupid double post
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
All the way back on page one is the answer to...

All the way back on page one is the answer to your question. 22" min to get the collection cup off. I think you can safely run this skimmer in 8-10 inches of water, but I'm currently running it in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
This morning before I left for work the...

This morning before I left for work the collection cup on the 160 was about 1/2 full and the foam head was a little lower than the night before. I reasoned that the 10 gallons of water in the tub...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
Spiderwire works fine, but if you choose to use...

Spiderwire works fine, but if you choose to use it make sure you tie it securely and use a good knot. I used a fishing lure knot. I can't be sure that the spiderwire works better than the zipties,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I've played with the water level adjustment and I...

I've played with the water level adjustment and I see no reason for a gate valve. The adjustment mechanism included is simple and works well....I like simple.

Getting the cover off the pump is a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
Since a few folks have asked for updates I think...

Since a few folks have asked for updates I think I should share my testing plan. I will not be making any quick judgments on this piece of equipment. It's unfair to make comparisons between...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I didn't take any pics of the spiderwire tied...

I didn't take any pics of the spiderwire tied impeller. It really doesn't look any different, but the next time I have the pump apart I'll snap a pic for ya.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
Hopefully someone with one of the bigger skimmers...

Hopefully someone with one of the bigger skimmers will post their number soon. I'm interested to see what others are getting!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I've completely removed the mechanism to regulate...

I've completely removed the mechanism to regulate water flow with this latest configuration so the water level is as low as it's going to get w/o altering the amount of water it's currently running...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,495
Posted By jokerjp
Yes I did rework the mesh making it much bigger. ...

Yes I did rework the mesh making it much bigger. I've been getting various watt readings without much difference in air...I think that is due to the break in time needed for each new meshwheel and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I've been trying several different mesh...

I've been trying several different mesh configurations today and the best I've come up with is posted below. I think I'm going to stop messing with it now and just let it run a few days. The only...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
As far as I can tell this is a genuine Sicce...

As far as I can tell this is a genuine Sicce pump...I have no reason to think it's not. It looks and performs the same as my other Sicce pump. The mesh and venturi are being modded my Marine...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 8,495
Posted By jokerjp
I'm that guy ^^. After the pump properly...

I'm that guy ^^.

After the pump properly broke in and I replaced the mesh I can now consistently get 30 SCFH when the pump is hooked to the skimmer. I've tried about a dozen different tweaks and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 44,927
Posted By jokerjp
I did make several adjustments to the air intake...

I did make several adjustments to the air intake piece, but I didn't see any major air increase upon doing so. What I did notice was a more steady air reading when I had it pulled back slightly...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,980
Posted By jokerjp
Before you give up on the reef consult an...

Before you give up on the reef consult an electrician. You'd be surprised at how a pro can see a solution where us amateurs can't.
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