Oct 14, 2011 #1 N Nonfamous Reefing newb Quick noob question, is it okay for the skimmer and return pump to be located in the same subdivided section of a sump?
Quick noob question, is it okay for the skimmer and return pump to be located in the same subdivided section of a sump?
Oct 14, 2011 #2 little_fish Moderator No, because the evaporation will happen in the same section as the return pump, and the skimmer needs to be in a specific depth of water. Plus you run the risk of having a micro bubble problem with that setup
No, because the evaporation will happen in the same section as the return pump, and the skimmer needs to be in a specific depth of water. Plus you run the risk of having a micro bubble problem with that setup
Oct 14, 2011 #5 O Old_Moe Reefing newb How about the auto top off ? should that be in the skimmer section? or return section? or somewhere else thanks.
How about the auto top off ? should that be in the skimmer section? or return section? or somewhere else thanks.
Oct 14, 2011 #6 little_fish Moderator You want the ATO to be in the return section because that is where the evaporation will take place, triggering the ATO to put more water in
You want the ATO to be in the return section because that is where the evaporation will take place, triggering the ATO to put more water in
Oct 14, 2011 #7 O Old_Moe Reefing newb thank you, makes sense. Nonfamous, sorry to hi-jack thread, but I thought it was related to both our projects :Cheers:
thank you, makes sense. Nonfamous, sorry to hi-jack thread, but I thought it was related to both our projects :Cheers:
Oct 14, 2011 #8 little_fish Moderator but it is indeed! Both deal with where the evaporation will take place!
Oct 14, 2011 #9 W WannaRace Reefing newb My evap takes place in my first chamber where my skimmer is located
Oct 15, 2011 #10 Zissou What about my dynamite? WannaRace said: My evap takes place in my first chamber where my skimmer is located Click to expand... Wut? The skimmer needs to be at a consistent level to run properly, or you risk an overflow and other silly temper tantrums skimmers are known for.
WannaRace said: My evap takes place in my first chamber where my skimmer is located Click to expand... Wut? The skimmer needs to be at a consistent level to run properly, or you risk an overflow and other silly temper tantrums skimmers are known for.
Oct 15, 2011 #11 BL1 ............. WannaRace said: My evap takes place in my first chamber where my skimmer is located Click to expand... How is your sump setup? If you set it up properly there should be no way your evap occurs anywhere except where your return is.
WannaRace said: My evap takes place in my first chamber where my skimmer is located Click to expand... How is your sump setup? If you set it up properly there should be no way your evap occurs anywhere except where your return is.
Oct 15, 2011 #12 W WannaRace Reefing newb I have pics up in my thread "wannarace 30-2-75 gallon upgrade"