Feb 12, 2014
Raul Vivero
wrote
Hi, I have had my skimmer for 3-4 months.
But I the water level inside the skimmer cant go high at all it stays 2" below the part where the neck connets to the skimmer body any higher and it overflows, I have it in the right dept. Can you tell me what I can do to inprove it cause I know the water level has to be in the neck.
But I the water level inside the skimmer cant go high at all it stays 2" below the part where the neck connets to the skimmer body any higher and it overflows, I have it in the right dept. Can you tell me what I can do to inprove it cause I know the water level has to be in the neck.
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Feb 12, 2014
Raul Vivero
wrote
Its the NWB 110 with the upgrades pump
Feb 12, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
What is the water level outside the skimmer? Please measure from the bottom where the skimmer sits to the water surface level outside the skimmer. Please provide actual inches.
Feb 12, 2014
Raul Vivero
wrote
right now its at 9" in the sump with water level always the same.
Feb 12, 2014
Raul Vivero
wrote
Thanks for getting back to me quick
Feb 12, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
You need to raise the skimmer. The water level outside the skimmer should only be 7-8".
Feb 12, 2014
Raul Vivero
wrote
Ok thanks, I will. now the pump has a cover does it need it? and also on the pics it shows it inlet of the pump facing down I have it facing the side does it matter?
Feb 12, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
Pump cover over protest the pump from pulling larger matter that could damage the impeller. The position of the pump does not matter as long as the water level does not change.
Feb 12, 2014
Raul Vivero
wrote
ok, I did it iput skimmer in 7" of water in the sump but now its really sensitive i have the valve open all the way and the water line is the skimmer is as low as it gets and i have bubbles and foam coming to the very top. Also what is the water line in the skimmer suppose to be.
should i put pic?
should i put pic?
Feb 13, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
Here is a good article on how to dial your skimmer... http://www.coralvue.com/support/317511-How-do-you-dial-in-a-protein-skimmer