Jun 14, 2017
Nhan Chung
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I bought one of your Coral Vue skimmers and want to know what model i have. How can that be identified?
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Jun 14, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
The model is usually printed on the box. Otherwise, you can post a picture here and we can tell you what model it is.
Jun 14, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Thank you.
Here are the options based on the pump. You will need to check the pump model as I cannot tell which one it is.
OTP1000 - You would have an DNWB110. The newest brother of that skimmer is the CLSC-110EXT which uses the Aquatrance 1000S pump.
OTP2000 - You would have an DNWB150. The newest brother of that skimmer is the CLSC-150EXT which uses the Aquatrance 2000S pump.
OTP3000 - You would have an DNWB200. The newest brother of that skimmer is the CLSC-200EXT which uses the Aquatrance 3000S pump.
Hope this helps.
Here are the options based on the pump. You will need to check the pump model as I cannot tell which one it is.
OTP1000 - You would have an DNWB110. The newest brother of that skimmer is the CLSC-110EXT which uses the Aquatrance 1000S pump.
OTP2000 - You would have an DNWB150. The newest brother of that skimmer is the CLSC-150EXT which uses the Aquatrance 2000S pump.
OTP3000 - You would have an DNWB200. The newest brother of that skimmer is the CLSC-200EXT which uses the Aquatrance 3000S pump.
Hope this helps.
Jun 14, 2017
Nhan Chung
wrote
Pump is OTP 2000 so I guess i have a 150Ext. Is there a product manual? Will i need to purchase an additional pump?
Jun 14, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Does not pump you have not work? What are the issues with the skimmer? The original question just asked about the model but did not cite any problems with the pump or skimmer.
Jun 14, 2017
Nhan Chung
wrote
There are no problems. New to salt water and want to make sure i have all the necessary equipment for the skimmer to work properly. I have read that this model requires a feed pump. If that is the case then what is the pump attached?
Jun 14, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
If you are new to skimmers, then I would highly recommend against external skimmers. They are a little more complicated to install and require a plumbing person to ensure that the skimmer is installed correctly so that the plumbing does not leak and that the skimmer is installed at the right heigh to ensure that it does not overflow in case of a power outage.
In your case, I would recommend going with an INT skimmer that is placed inside the sump of your tank. This way, if the skimmer overflows, it overflows into the sump without causing any damage. They are also easier to install (just place the skimmer in the sump at the correct water height) and done. They also only use one pump which pulls water from the sump and mixes it with air to inject into the skimmer chamber while the EXT skimmer you have requires a feed pump in addition to the recirculating pump on the side.
I would recommend going with the INT brother of the skimmer you have... the CLSC-150INT...
http://www.coralvue.com/classic-150-int-protein-skimmer
In your case, I would recommend going with an INT skimmer that is placed inside the sump of your tank. This way, if the skimmer overflows, it overflows into the sump without causing any damage. They are also easier to install (just place the skimmer in the sump at the correct water height) and done. They also only use one pump which pulls water from the sump and mixes it with air to inject into the skimmer chamber while the EXT skimmer you have requires a feed pump in addition to the recirculating pump on the side.
I would recommend going with the INT brother of the skimmer you have... the CLSC-150INT...
http://www.coralvue.com/classic-150-int-protein-skimmer
Jun 14, 2017
Nhan Chung
wrote
So the model i have can only be ran externally?
Jun 14, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Correct. You need two pumps as well. One to push water into the skimmer and the one on the side to recirculate the water. The recirculating pump CANNOT pull water into the skimmer.
On the other hand, the INT version only needs one pump that pulls water into the skimmer and then mixes it with air and injects it into the skimmer chamber.
On the other hand, the INT version only needs one pump that pulls water into the skimmer and then mixes it with air and injects it into the skimmer chamber.