NWB 150 Skimmer

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Mar 06, 2014
Ernesto wrote
Hello,

Im having an issu with spacing in my sumo for the nwb 150 skimmer. I was wondering if there was an adapter to put on the inlet of the pump that will allow the pump to suck water from a 90 degree (top or Bottom) the way my sumo is the pump is very close to the glass and doesnt allow enough room for pump to work properly. if i can have it suck from top it would be great,

thanks
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Mar 06, 2014
Carlos agent wrote
The issue with running the pump that way is that it will end up pulling air form the surface and then it will reduce the performance of the skimmer because the pump will loose the balance of air and water needed for the skimmer to work properly.

If you try to raise the water level of the sump to stop the pump from pulling air from the water surface, then you would be running the skimmer too deep and you would have overflow issues.

Have you considered using a sump saver skimmer? These skimmers are made for people with limited sump space where the pump is inside the skimmer body reducing the foot print of the skimmer and using up the least amount of space in your sump.

Regards,

Carlos
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Mar 06, 2014
Ernesto wrote
Unfortunately u just purchased this one from bulkreefsupply and they will not return it once it's used. I would have to try to sell this one before I can purchase a space saver. Thanks for your help.
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Mar 21, 2014
Ernesto wrote
Took your advice and purchased an nwb 150 classic space saver. I'm currently waiting for it to ship so I will work on my sumo meanwhile. In your experience what is the optimal working water depth. My setup is currently at 7" but I can adjust it to any hight.

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Ernesto
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Mar 21, 2014
Carlos agent wrote
The recommended depth is 7-8". The information plus more can be found on the product page under the "More Information" tab.

http://www.coralvue.com/classic-110-space-saver-protein-skimmer-592
Jul 16, 2014
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