Help adjusting a Bubble King DX200

[Ironfish]

That's true the outflow is submerged. I'm currently happy with how the skimmer performs and it's also silent. The manual says for internal skimmers the outflow pipe can be set in any direction. Only recommendation is that it is directed away from the pump inlet to prevent re-skimming water which can affect performance.

I'm not sure I understand the reason turning the outflow out of the water has helped, but good to know that's been the experience of a few folks. I imagine it reduces that back pressure on the outflow. Makes sense that would require adjusting the pump wattage and interesting that has improved the quality of the foam skimmate.

With the old pump (like yours) I had it setup like that and I was happy with the skimmer and it's performance.

The issues started when I got the new pump. That's when it got noisy, underperforming, etc

And yes, I assume it has to do with the back pressure on the outflow.

 

[H.herry]

Yes something about back pressure. Scott leif always advices to make sure outlet pipe is above water level or not fully submerged

 

[mstgkillr]

@Ironfish were you ever able to get the skimmer dialed in with the new pump? What do you think of the skimmer now? Are you running a fleece roller?

 

[Ironfish]

@Ironfish were you ever able to get the skimmer dialed in with the new pump? What do you think of the skimmer now? Are you running a fleece roller?

Hi!
I do run a ReefMat 1200.

Skimmer has been better since I rotated the water outlet to above water level. But not as good as it used to run with the old pump.
And im still running the pump at 56w when supposedly I should be able to run it at a much lower power.
All in all... Im happy with it but not amazed.

 

[Ironfish]

After some more adjustments I'm finally happy with the skimmer performance!

Clearly the key is to have the outlet pipe above water level... and then a lot of micro adjustments.
Playing with the pipes (up/down and rotation) plus power on the controller (up/down) until you reach the proper mix.

 

[Aaaalizzwell]

Thanks for your advice. I diy one based on some introductions on the official website, and it's still being adjusted.

 

[Aaaalizzwell]