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#1
12/19/2007, 02:24 PM
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Tunze 9010 and 9015 Skimming capabilities
Why is the 9015 rated to skim a larger volume of water than the 9010? Both units have the same water throughput 317gph, air capacity 171gph, and power consumption 21-watts (which I assume means they are using the same pump). does the 2 inch larger reaction chamber on the 9015 really allow it to skim 132 more gallons of water volume as effectively as the 9010 (this is of course with all variable being equal) or am i missing something.
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#2
12/19/2007, 03:30 PM
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The only difference between the two is the collection cup that sits on top (and hence the neck height of the skimmer.) Tunze feels that the extra height gives you better skimming I suppose.
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12/19/2007, 03:51 PM
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I've been doing much reading on skimmers in the past few months. I've learned on a skimmer that is tall and narrow (as opposed to short and fat) the organics have greater contact time with the bubbles. This causes more to be skimmed even if their isn't a high bio-load in the tank.
This is also why a counter-current skimmer is very effective. The bubbles going against the water current have more contact time, producing better skimming results. Don't get me wrong, there are many other factors that go in to it. Google types of skimmers and do some reading so you can get a better idea on how each type works.
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12/19/2007, 08:51 PM
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If you run the Tunze 9010 with the Venturi wide-open, the collection cup will rapidly fill with water. An alternative to the 9015 is the 9010 with the purchase of a foam extraction unit
(9020.140). A picture of it is 3/4ths of the way down this webpage: http://www.tunze.com/149.html?&L=1&C...-infoxunter028. With the foam extraction unit, you can open the Venturi wider but I don't recommend opening it all the way because your collection jar may fill up overnight. |
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#6
12/19/2007, 08:58 PM
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Thanks everyone. Seems like their is a piece of reef equipment that is upgradable. Do yo think a 9010 would be able to handle a 75 gallon bare bottom sps tank. Also if anyone has experience with these could you give me your opinion on how quiet they are as well as how difficult it is to break down and clean.
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#7
12/19/2007, 09:08 PM
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I have a 9010 on my 75gal and I love it. I finally have a skimmer that actually works
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