Feb 17, 2014
Patrick
wrote
just hooked up new nwb sss 150 in sink with 7" -7.5 " depth per coralvue recommendation( not instruction booklet. i am only getting large bubbles through front part of skimmer plate (see attached). I have adjusted wedge pipe but doesnt appear pump is diffusing correctly. Also silencer is not very silent loud gurgling nosie. Please advise??
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Patrick
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Feb 17, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
Make sure that the air intake hose is pushed all the way into the wedge valve so that it is not covered the the water. You can always test it by freeing up the hose and making sure that the end is above the water level.
Feb 17, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
Also, is the skimmer running on salt water? Looks like a tub and may be fresh water... If so, skimmers do not work on fresh water. Fresh water cannot intake air as salt water does.
Feb 17, 2014
Patrick
wrote
the air hose is connected to the bottom of the silencer stem(i ran it connected to the stem and unconnected above water level both produced same air output and noise)
what is correct method??
the instruction booklet shows a 2 port silencer this has just one.
yes it is fresh water i wanted to run a trial before sticking it in sump.
what is correct method??
the instruction booklet shows a 2 port silencer this has just one.
yes it is fresh water i wanted to run a trial before sticking it in sump.
Feb 17, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
The skimmer will not work in fresh water. Skimmers are made to be used in salt water only.
Feb 17, 2014
Patrick
wrote
ok i understand . what about the silencer in previous post
the air hose is connected to the bottom of the silencer stem(i ran it connected to the stem and unconnected above water level both produced same air output and noise)
what is correct method??
the air hose is connected to the bottom of the silencer stem(i ran it connected to the stem and unconnected above water level both produced same air output and noise)
what is correct method??
Feb 17, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
Yes, the air hose has to be above water level. As long as it is, it is ok. If the water level goes above the end of the hose, the skimmer will not work properly.
Feb 17, 2014
Patrick
wrote
the instruction booklet shows a 2 port silencer this has just one. which one should i have and which is quieter?
Feb 17, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
The one port silencer is the newest version.