May 24, 2017
Sean Musson
wrote
I have a SRO 5000 and with the water level at 7", the exit flow is creating a lot of noise and salt creep from the bubbles. Is it ok to put an elbow on the exit gate valve in order to direct the flow back into the water? Would that create an performance issues?
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May 24, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
You cannot just put an elbow as it would create back pressure. You would have to add a Tee with a proper vent. You would need to purchase OR create something like this...
http://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-protein-skimmer-50mm-output-vent
http://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-protein-skimmer-50mm-output-vent
May 24, 2017
Sean Musson
wrote
OK great. Good thing I asked! I can build up something like this pretty easily. Right now there is a 1.5" pipe on the drain, so would reducing that down to something smaller (1.25" or 1") also create backpressure?
May 24, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Yes, it would unfortunately. Never want to reduce the skimmer output because it will create back pressure.
May 24, 2017
Sean Musson
wrote
OK, appreciate the quick response. 1.5" it is!