Nov 06, 2014
Alex Holbrook
wrote
My goal is to raise my skimmer so that the drain runs above my sump. My sump is a 125 tank so it's 24 inches. I have a RO 3000 SRO skimmer.
Would it be more benificial to add a neck extension or raise the skimmer with a stand?
Would it be more benificial to add a neck extension or raise the skimmer with a stand?
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Nov 07, 2014
Carlos
agent
wrote
Is this an external or insump skimmer?
If it is an insump skimmer, you cannot raise the return pipe of the skimmer as it will negatively affect the performance of the skimmer by raising the inside water level of the skimmer. You would need to raise the skimmer instead BUT you must keep in mind that the skimmer needs to be within a range of 6"-6.5" of water,
If you are referring to an external skimmer, the same concept applies. You will need to raise the entire skimmer instead of just making the return pipe taller. If you make it taller, you will end up overflowing the skimmer.
Regards,
If it is an insump skimmer, you cannot raise the return pipe of the skimmer as it will negatively affect the performance of the skimmer by raising the inside water level of the skimmer. You would need to raise the skimmer instead BUT you must keep in mind that the skimmer needs to be within a range of 6"-6.5" of water,
If you are referring to an external skimmer, the same concept applies. You will need to raise the entire skimmer instead of just making the return pipe taller. If you make it taller, you will end up overflowing the skimmer.
Regards,