Skimmer Help

[sweat044]

I picked up this skimmer. Does anyone know what brand it is? It will just overflow with water, what can I do to fix this?

 

[kschweer]

Not too sure on the brand. I would give the pump and body a good cleaning with some water and distilled vinegar. Make sure the Venturi is clear as well. After you do this and get it running you will adjust the water level in the skimmer with the red knob on the side. How deep is the water level the skimmer will be sitting in?

 

[sweat044]

It is pretty deep. Someone suggested building a little stand for the skimmer to sit on.

 

[kschweer]

That's why I asked. In sump skimmers usually have an optimal water depth. Once you figure out what brand it is it should be easy to find. For now you can build a cheap eggcrate stand for it. I would shoot for about a 7 inch running depth and adjust from there if necessary

 

[sweat044]

I did a search and couldn't find it. The guy said it may be a lifereef or a red devil. I looked both of them up and nothing??

 

[Reefing Madness]

Can't tell, get a side view of it, that would help. But it kinda looks like an old Lifereef Skimmer though.

 

[NanaReefer]

What info is on the pump?


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[Reefing Madness]

If its the Lifereef, they didn't come with a pump.

 

[NanaReefer]

Well he said it was over flowing so I assume it has a pump ;-)

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[sweat044]

It has a pump that it sits on. I have tried everything and it just sucks the water straight up.

 

[kschweer]

Just water or is there any bubbles in the water. If no bubbles the Venturi is most likely clogged