Trying to identify a protein skimmer

[jbassking]

I was wondering what kind this is and how to hook it up.

Thanks!

 

[Reefer1978]

Looks like an older Precision Marine Bullet skimmers. I know nothing about how to hook them up tho.

 

[jbassking]

@Reefer1978 I think you're right. I haven't found the exact one yet but it really looks close. I want to hook it up to my 120 gal tank.

 

[jbassking]

It also looks like a My Reef Creations

 

[pirate2876]

Downdraft skimmer. Very effective but you need a huge pump pushing water into it.

 

[jbassking]

@pirate2876 Do you know how this one gets hooked up?

 

[Softhammer]

Both possibly correct on the ID. You need a huge dedicated pump to run that, like a monster Iwaki pump. You plumb the pump pressure side to the top of the stack and the bottom gate valve is what controls your foam level. The secondary, lower intake on the black stack is your Venturi air intake. Very finicky, Early design that works well but consumes an enormous amount of power to run effectively. That being the reason why few are around anymore.

 

[pirate2876]

Both possibly correct on the ID. You need a huge dedicated pump to run that, like a monster Iwaki pump. You plumb the pump pressure side to the top of the stack and the bottom gate valve is what controls your foam level. The secondary, lower intake on the black stack is your Venturi air intake. Very finicky, Early design that works well but consumes an enormous amount of power to run effectively. That being the reason why few are around anymore.

Bingo.

 

[Softhammer]

What do I win!? Lol