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 Posted 8/14/2007 10:56:06 AM |
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I strongly disagree... 20 yrs of DYI skimmers and I recommend a gate valve over any other, every time. Its such a small investment for such fine tuned control over the active air-water interface in the skimmer neck. Gotta have a gate valve (and note too how many even commercial folks have conceded to the DYI mods, like ASMs/ER style skimmers, etc)
.Anthony Calfo
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| Posted 8/14/2007 8:55:22 PM |
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| I havnt tried the gate valves on mine, and definately agree they will allow you to fine tune it better. I always seem to mees up the skimmer production when I try adjusting the flow rate and the air intake at the same time. I try to find a flow rate that works well and just adjust the air volume as needed. Im going to have to add a couple more skimmers to this tank and will definately try gate valves on them.
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| Posted 8/15/2007 11:46:20 AM |
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| Ok Boys, One more question, where do yall reccomend the air line tubing enter the skimmer body thru? Alti, I see you ran yours thru the top & down the neck of the skimmer, looks like it's working pretty good. Anthony, Any other ideas/suggestions? Thanks guys, Joshua
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| Posted 8/15/2007 6:11:18 PM |
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| I just did it that way to make it easier to remove them without having to take apart the skimmer.
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| Posted 8/16/2007 8:19:05 AM |
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| Cool, roger that!! Thanks, Joshua
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| Posted 9/1/2007 9:31:27 AM |
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