Skimmate drain on ext150

[willtheld]

I'm trying to plumb my ext150 to drain directly to a sewer line. Whats the connection size of the outlet for the skimmate? I'm guessing a 1/2" push connect would work, but I want to be sure before I order

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

I'm trying to plumb my ext150 to drain directly to a sewer line. Whats the connection size of the outlet for the skimmate? I'm guessing a 1/2" push connect would work, but I want to be sure before I order

sorry, i have no idea! did you post this in the wrong forum?

 

[willtheld]

I thought this was octo as in reef octo that's now calling themselves just octo. Sorry!

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Moved to equipment forum. Hopefully we can get you some help here. #reefsquad

 

[Crabs McJones]

So you want to have a drain line go from the outlet on the bottom of the collection cup right into a drain line? How far away from the tank is your sewage line? The longer the line the more likely you're going to have build up and then backup.

 

[gcarroll]

I'm trying to plumb my ext150 to drain directly to a sewer line. Whats the connection size of the outlet for the skimmate? I'm guessing a 1/2" push connect would work, but I want to be sure before I order

Are you planning to put a valve on the drain to only open when it needs to be dumped? If not, I would advise against this. It's no secret that needle wheel skimmers can overflow during normal use. Imagine what happens if it continues uncontrollably.

 

[jsker]

I picture or the model/brand number would also help:)

 

[IvanW]

I have my skim mate draining into a 5 Gallon bucket, bucket fitted with float switches. When full, solenoid is activated and drains to sewer through a 1/4" tube. If you are interested I will get some pics up.