H&S Skimmer Club - Page 33

thrlride · #**801** 01/02/2007, 01:05 PM

Thanks

Do you have any idea how many lph you are pushing with your luft pump?

clkwrk · #**802** 01/02/2007, 01:09 PM

Na I don't its on a low setting just enough to get it to the air intake .

thrlride · #**803** 01/03/2007, 08:58 AM

Have you been able to tell any difference when running it? I set it up on my 90 and couldn't tell a single difference at all.

djtodd · #**804** 01/11/2007, 04:11 PM

Finally got my air meter. 12 l/h. About right for an F2001?

FinsReef · #**805** 01/11/2007, 04:26 PM

That is a little above average but yes that is good.

Eric

djtodd · #**806** 01/11/2007, 04:31 PM

Yeah, the reading bounces around a bit, but it hovers at 12.

Andylam · #**807** 01/11/2007, 07:37 PM

I have read most of the posts but still confused... as there are too many posts

Could someone please summarize what are the best steps to set up a 150 external in order to give the best performance.

I have been using it together with my old skimmer - Aqua medic multi-SL for 2 months, i however found that it gives better skimate than the H&S!!!!!!!!!??????

Andylam · #**808** 01/11/2007, 07:37 PM

I have read most of the posts but still confused... as there are too many posts

Could someone please summarized what are the best steps to set up a 150 external in order to give the best performance.

I have been using it together with my old skimmer - Aqua medic multi-SL for 2 months, i however found that it gives better skimate than the H&S!!!!!!!!!??????

Andylam · #**809** 01/11/2007, 07:38 PM

Could someone please summarize what are the best steps to set up a 150 external in order to give the best performance.

well...I have read most of the posts but still confused... as there are too many posts

I have been using it together with my old skimmer - Aqua medic multi-SL for 2 months, i however found that it gives better skimate than the H&S!!!!!!!!!??????

thrlride · #**810** 01/11/2007, 07:44 PM

You can say that thrice.

UCanDoIt · #**811** 01/11/2007, 07:50 PM

Andylam - checkout the below thread. also, you might want to delete your triple posts.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1014120

edit - Just edit your posts and type the word "delete" when you get a chance. I know it's frustrating when RC's servers are busy and takes a really long time to update.

Andylam · #**812** 01/11/2007, 07:59 PM

sorry mate... it took very long to upload my post and I thought my computer was hanged and hence keep trying to post...

Thanks for the link UCanDoIt... i have tried to deleted the posts but apparently i dont have the permission !!???

djtodd · #**813** 01/11/2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by djtodd
Yeah, the reading bounces around a bit, but it hovers at 12.

I can't read. 7, not 12.

FinsReef · #**814** 01/11/2007, 09:11 PM

Seven is more like it.

Eric

dkh0331 · #**815** 01/12/2007, 05:50 AM

Andylam,
How are you feeding your 150? When I first got mine, I was feeding it with a MJ. Once I got off my lazy butt and plumbed it directly to one of my drain lines, it rocks.

I slightly modified my plumbing from the drawing that UCanDoIt, who's a wonderful and tremendous resource BTW. Instead of a "T" I used a "Y" with a gate valve right after on the line running to the 150. Dropped the lines down to meet the size of the connector to the skimmer.

Then just follow the instructions from the link. Adjust the wedge pipe so the water is at the bottom edge of the bayonet connection between the collection cup and skimmer body. I fiddled with the air valve a bit and haven't had to make any adjustments to anything for a few months now.

My wife and I are heading to Nassau in a few weeks so I was showing my step-daughter how to empty the skimmer cup the other day. When she took the lid off the skimmer cup, she was about ready to spew it stunk so bad.

David

redtail78 · #**816** 01/13/2007, 12:04 AM

Nothing technical just some skimmate pics....24 hours worth...
This is the A110 external on a 75 gallon.

ridetheducati · #**817** 01/13/2007, 11:22 AM

I am sending my forensic team over to gather the fingerprint off the collection cup.

redtail78 · #**818** 01/13/2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally posted by ridetheducati
I am sending my forensic team over to gather the fingerprint off the collection cup.

I noticed that too. Heres a short video of the action....
Link

anthworks · #**819** 01/13/2007, 10:01 PM

Has anybody hooked up a airpump to the air intake on there skimmer? forcing more air into the skimmer? I read this increased performance on another thread.

ridetheducati · #**820** 01/14/2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by anthworks
Has anybody hooked up a airpump to the air intake on there skimmer? forcing more air into the skimmer? I read this increased performance on another thread.

I dont see why you would need more air, unless the skimmer is not matched properly. I wont speak for others, but I have my Eheims choked back a little.

What H&S skimmer do you have??

djtodd · #**821** 01/14/2007, 08:21 PM

Oh, one of the advantages of finally getting an airmeter, is proving to myself an old tale I've seen here before. Closing off the air hose with the clamp ever so slightly bumped me from 7lph to 9lph.

anthworks · #**822** 01/17/2007, 01:32 PM

Thanks for the response. I have a 150-F2001 in-sump. I think this is a little under powered for my 150gal tank? I did a few things to increase performance.. I took out the 90 degree from the pump to the skimmer so the aquabee plugs directly into the skimmer. I slowed down the return pump so water travels more slowly through the sump. I read on a ASM or Euroreef post on this mod about adding a airpump to the air intake? I have not tried it myself.

I recently placed an order for the larger 200-1260. Anybody want to buy a used 150?

Thanks
A

Quote:

Originally posted by ridetheducati
I dont see why you would need more air, unless the skimmer is not matched properly. I wont speak for others, but I have my Eheims choked back a little.

What H&S skimmer do you have??

UCanDoIt · #**823** 01/17/2007, 02:36 PM

Anthony, I forwarded you some info on how to pick the right skimmer for your setup. I may know someone who will take your 150 if it's the right price. Can you tell me the footprint from the exhaust pipe to the end of the pump as my friend has a very limited space in his sump.

pugmommie · #**824** 01/24/2007, 09:30 PM

U Can Do It,
Thanks again for the info last night, but can you explain in more detail what the difference in the Recirculating and Non-Recirculating. I'm leaning towards the 150-F2001 Protein Skimmer Up To 225gal for in sump.

UCanDoIt · #**825** 01/24/2007, 10:01 PM

I am definitely biased towards recirculating skimmer as it gives:
1. user has total control of how fast they want to pass the raw tank water through the skimmer
2. skimmer can be fed from overflows or pump fed
3. can be installed in sump or externally
4. control of type of skimmate, drier or wetter
5. skimmer not sensitive to any changes in the sump, whether water level or chemical
6. when fed from overflow at a good rate, there's at least 15%-20% better performance, this is subjective

I'm sure others can chime in of their experiences as well.