epleeds June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 What is the optimal depth for the skimmer to be run at in the sump? Not sure what version it is, it's for a tank the I maintain for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotasreef June 21, 2011 Share June 21, 2011 After looking around, 7-9" seems to be the norm. Measure the height and you can figure out the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds June 21, 2011 Author Share June 21, 2011 I currently having it running at 8" depth. The foam head is just at the top of the neck and the adjustment tube is all the way up. I cant seem for the life of me to get the bubbles to push up the neck into the collection cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotasreef June 22, 2011 Share June 22, 2011 Have you checked the impeller? They seem to damage easily if something comes in contact with them. You could try easing the water level an inch. I personally have never owned one, but have just tinkered with a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds June 22, 2011 Author Share June 22, 2011 the skimmer is pretty jacked up. I have told them that they might need to replace it, i am just trying to keep them from having to spend some cash at the moment. we will see how long it will last. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverspringnano June 22, 2011 Share June 22, 2011 IME, ASMs have a few days break in period when they're new, just been cleaned or have sat dry for a while. Also they perform better in less water than in more so I would suggest raising it an inch at a time on an eggcrate platform with lengths of pvc pipe for legs after you've given it four days to a week for break in. I also second what the previous poster said about checking the impeller to make sure you're getting full performance. As much as I like the ASMs, those sedra pumps suck. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 June 22, 2011 Share June 22, 2011 With my mini-g, I have to clean out the parts in front of the skimmer pump every time I empty the cup. If I don't do that, the performance is like what you are describing. The stand pipe is up to the bottom of the collection cup. That's been that way since I got it. Also, depending on how old the skimmer is, some of the parts may have come unglued. Some super glue will fix that. Mine is about 5 years old now and im still using the original pump. It sits in about 10" of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotasreef June 22, 2011 Share June 22, 2011 They should be able to pick up an impeller for 30.00 or so depending on the model. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 June 22, 2011 Share June 22, 2011 Here's a link to a pic of my skimmer https://picasaweb.google.com/forrestd991/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCI71qbz_ifOzjgE#5620851963442029330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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