Apr 18, 2016
Brittany Puryear
wrote
I have recently started my tank back up, but I can't tell if I'm missing pieces (aside from the pump) for the skimmer. Can I email pictures of the skimmer so I can obtain all needed parts?
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Apr 18, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
Sure you can attach a photo of what you have or circle the parts your missing from the attached photo.
Apr 18, 2016
Brittany Puryear
wrote
I know there is a plug that goes up at the top as well I don't seem to have anymore and where the pump goes I'm not sure if there is supposed to be an o ring or Sowmthing
Apr 18, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
I will have to check with the parts department on the drain plug and the silencer. The pumps output just slips into the side of the skimmer body. Here is a link to the replacement pump. http://www.coralvue.com/otp-200-skimmer-pump
Apr 18, 2016
Brittany Puryear
wrote
If I purchase the pump, can I just hook airline hose to drain plug and drain into a bottle?
Apr 18, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
Yes, you can drain the hose to a bottle. Just make sure that you have a fail safe so that if it overflows it doesn't do so on your floor. We do not have the silencers or drain plugs available at this time. The skimmer can run without the silencer as long as you pull the airline through the bracket at the top.
Apr 18, 2016
Brittany Puryear
wrote
I ended up just buying a new one. Made more sense since the pump is half the price of new, I'll at least have spare parts
Apr 18, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
Sounds good. That is why we normally dont keep the small parts for the skimmer.
Apr 24, 2016
Brittany Puryear
wrote
I can't seem to get the adjustments right in the new skimmer. Any helpful hints? The reservoir is filling with water quickly even though I've set it to bellow the neck
Apr 25, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
Sounds like something is in your water that is reacting with something in the water itself bonding to the air surface. There is many items that are used in the hobby that causes a change in surface tension. Here is a list of some of the more popular causes and should try to restrict the use: Dechlorinator, stresscoat, frag putty, glues, medications, redslime remover, bacterial additives, New filtersocks, cycling aquariums etc. Running fresh activated carbon and small water changes with RODI water and salt that has been mixed for no less that 6 hours before use.
Apr 25, 2016
Brittany Puryear
wrote
None of the above apply unfortunately
Apr 25, 2016
Jeremy Rykiel
agent
wrote
Here is an article on more items that may be at play. if the valve is all the way open and the collection cup fills then there is a huge DOC count our chemical at play. The skimmer is attempting to remove something form the water.