Jan 14, 2016
Tony
wrote
I have been trying to call technical support for two days but no one ever answers the phone.
I have a simple question about my Reef Octopus Skimmer 200i nt. Can the output outlet be underwater - submerged? Please reply. Thanks
I have a simple question about my Reef Octopus Skimmer 200i nt. Can the output outlet be underwater - submerged? Please reply. Thanks
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5 Answers
Jan 15, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
What model skimmer do you have? CLSC, Regal, Elite?
All skimmer are able to handle having the output fully submerged, half way or completely out of the water. It is actually more important to have the skimmer in the right amount of water depth.
Without knowing what exact model you have, it is hard to tell what depth the skimmer should be but here are some of the common depths:
CLSC-200INT: 7.5"-8.5" water depth
Regal 200INT: 7.5"-8.5" water depth
Elite 200INT: 7.5-9" water depth
Prime 200INT: 7"-9" water depth
We usually recommend starting at the lower end of the range and then lowering the skimmer to higher water depth if needed.
All skimmer are able to handle having the output fully submerged, half way or completely out of the water. It is actually more important to have the skimmer in the right amount of water depth.
Without knowing what exact model you have, it is hard to tell what depth the skimmer should be but here are some of the common depths:
CLSC-200INT: 7.5"-8.5" water depth
Regal 200INT: 7.5"-8.5" water depth
Elite 200INT: 7.5-9" water depth
Prime 200INT: 7"-9" water depth
We usually recommend starting at the lower end of the range and then lowering the skimmer to higher water depth if needed.
Jan 15, 2016
Tony
wrote
Hi Carlos,
The model of my Skimmer is: CLSC-200INT
The water Depth is 8.5 inches underwater and I can not change this due to my limited space.
In your email below you stated that: "All skimmer are able to handle having the output fully submerged, half way or completely out of the water".
However, if the output is fully submerged, will the performance of my skimmer be affected??
Can I replace the output vertical pipe with a 2 inches longer pipe? Will this affect the performance of my skimmer?
Thanks
Tony
The model of my Skimmer is: CLSC-200INT
The water Depth is 8.5 inches underwater and I can not change this due to my limited space.
In your email below you stated that: "All skimmer are able to handle having the output fully submerged, half way or completely out of the water".
However, if the output is fully submerged, will the performance of my skimmer be affected??
Can I replace the output vertical pipe with a 2 inches longer pipe? Will this affect the performance of my skimmer?
Thanks
Tony
Jan 15, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
The skimmer can handle the output being fully under water.
No, cutting the pipe would lower the water level inside the skimmer. I would not recommend it. If you do, you would need to run the gave valve almost closed to keep the water level at the same level as it is without trimming the pipe.
No, cutting the pipe would lower the water level inside the skimmer. I would not recommend it. If you do, you would need to run the gave valve almost closed to keep the water level at the same level as it is without trimming the pipe.
Jan 15, 2016
Tony
wrote
Hi Carlos,
I think you misunderstood me. I did not mean to cut the pipe but to extend the pipe by 2 inches longer / higher.
I think you misunderstood me. I did not mean to cut the pipe but to extend the pipe by 2 inches longer / higher.
Jan 15, 2016
Carlos
agent
wrote
Extending the pipe is a definitely no. That will raise the water level inside the skimmer and therefore, nullify the gate valve.