is it a must to use air pump with the ozone generator ?

David Cher · Mar 28, 2021

jas111 · Mar 28, 2021

I think it depends on if you are planning on using a skimmer or reactor to run the ozone thru. I have a mutiny reactor so running a air pump

David Cher · Mar 28, 2021

i am trying to run it with a skimmer

jas111 · Mar 28, 2021

I have seen plenty of setups where the skimmer pulls the air thru the ozone generator. There are a few YouTube videos that will show how to get it done. Remember your skimmer has to be ozone rated.

David Cher · Mar 30, 2021

i got a new sander ozone and after a few minutes i gets hot and it is making noise from the unit . i have connected one end to the skimmer and the other left open not connected to the air pump. did i do anything wrong ?

Clueless_Reefer · Mar 30, 2021

I've never seen the need to run this. Skimmer works great...skimmer with fresh air intake works best.

jas111 · Mar 30, 2021

I have never used a Sander ozone generator so not sure if it getting hot is normal or not. The ozone generator I currently use makes some noise but no heat issues. I would recommend reaching out to the seller or the manufacture and asking them. As long as the hose goes to your skimmer venturi you have it correct.

Saltees · Mar 30, 2021

I have the same sander ozone generator, the outlet is to NYOS skimmer and the inlet via a air dryer (silica gel beads in RO canister) with no air pump. There’s a bit of sound for sure and heat but not much of bother though. Currently, I took it offline temporary as I’m carbon dosing to bring down my phosphate.