New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days

eakatank · 02-06-2007, 09:26 PM

I’m running a new AquaC EV-180 in my sump and the bubbles won’t climb the tower. I know the manual notes a 48-72 hour break in process but I’m starting to get a little anxious that I’ve screwed something up. I guess I’ll just lay down some facts and you can let me know where I’ve gone wrong. Previously I was running a Berlin Classic and it was pulling out about ¼ cup a week.

- 75gallon tank that may resemble a reef ~100gallon total system
- 3 chamber sump
- Mag 7 on the Skimmer
- Elevated Skimmer to just above the gate valve
- Adjusted valve so the water level is equal to the top of the box
- Air Valve wide open
- Unblocked drain in cup

What else do I need to consider? Should I just sit tight for a few more days?

aquaman3680 · 02-06-2007, 09:36 PM

You might want to try to tighten the air valve a little bit... it worked for me on my ASM.

Matt

Woodstock · 02-06-2007, 10:12 PM

As Matt mentioned, the airtube may be allowing TOO much air in which would create very large bubbles (that pop easily). You want small bubbles so try adjusting the venturi valve.

eakatank · 02-06-2007, 10:24 PM

I'll give it a shot.

eakatank · 02-07-2007, 05:27 PM

ok. i got the air bubbles a little smaller but it still isn't skimming. Bubbles aren't even starting to rise up the tower. Is there anything else i can check?

aquaman3680 · 02-07-2007, 05:28 PM

I am not familiar with these skimmers. Can you adjust the back pressure on them?

Matt

aquaman3680 · 02-07-2007, 05:31 PM

I found a picture, bring the water level above the bottom of the cup by adjusting the gate valve.

Matt

eakatank · 02-07-2007, 05:39 PM

the gate valve controls the back pressure and the water level. I have it closed just enough to bring the water level to the top of the box(bottom of the tower)...as instructed in the manual.

aquaman3680 · 02-07-2007, 05:40 PM

yeah i know. I would move it further up increasing the capability to skim

sasquatch · 02-07-2007, 05:40 PM

we really need a pic, sounds like the bubbles just arnt happening.Steve

eakatank · 02-07-2007, 06:36 PM

Here are some pics. Note that the water exits the gate valve and has about 2.5" of space before the water hits the side of the sump.

sasquatch · 02-07-2007, 10:18 PM

Looks like too much water height on the skimmer body, what depth is it and what is recommended in the manuel

eakatank · 02-07-2007, 10:25 PM

I think I've got the levels according to the manual. Please double check me: http://www.proteinskimmer.com/EV180.pdf

aquaman3680 · 02-07-2007, 10:25 PM

To me it looks like it needs to be at the bottom of the protein skimmers cup.

Matt

sasquatch · 02-07-2007, 11:14 PM

That is right by the instructions, foam looks too wet, take the injector apart and make sure nothing is trapped in it, judging by the green line in the riser you have enough stuff to skim. Steve

02-06-2007, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
eakatank Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days I’m running a new AquaC EV-180 in my sump and the bubbles won’t climb the tower. I know the manual notes a 48-72 hour break in process but I’m starting to get a little anxious that I’ve screwed something up. I guess I’ll just lay down some facts and you can let me know where I’ve gone wrong. Previously I was running a Berlin Classic and it was pulling out about ¼ cup a week. - 75gallon tank that may resemble a reef ~100gallon total system - 3 chamber sump - Mag 7 on the Skimmer - Elevated Skimmer to just above the gate valve - Adjusted valve so the water level is equal to the top of the box - Air Valve wide open - Unblocked drain in cup What else do I need to consider? Should I just sit tight for a few more days?

02-06-2007, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days You might want to try to tighten the air valve a little bit... it worked for me on my ASM. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-06-2007, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,674 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days As Matt mentioned, the airtube may be allowing TOO much air in which would create very large bubbles (that pop easily). You want small bubbles so try adjusting the venturi valve. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

02-06-2007, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
eakatank Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days I'll give it a shot.

02-07-2007, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
eakatank Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days ok. i got the air bubbles a little smaller but it still isn't skimming. Bubbles aren't even starting to rise up the tower. Is there anything else i can check?

02-07-2007, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days I am not familiar with these skimmers. Can you adjust the back pressure on them? Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-07-2007, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days I found a picture, bring the water level above the bottom of the cup by adjusting the gate valve. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-07-2007, 05:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
eakatank Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days the gate valve controls the back pressure and the water level. I have it closed just enough to bring the water level to the top of the box(bottom of the tower)...as instructed in the manual.

02-07-2007, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days yeah i know. I would move it further up increasing the capability to skim __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-07-2007, 05:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,508 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days we really need a pic, sounds like the bubbles just arnt happening.Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

02-07-2007, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,508 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days Looks like too much water height on the skimmer body, what depth is it and what is recommended in the manuel __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

02-07-2007, 10:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
eakatank Fire Coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days I think I've got the levels according to the manual. Please double check me: http://www.proteinskimmer.com/EV180.pdf

02-07-2007, 10:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days To me it looks like it needs to be at the bottom of the protein skimmers cup. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

02-07-2007, 11:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,508 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New AquaC EV-180 not skimming after 5 days That is right by the instructions, foam looks too wet, take the injector apart and make sure nothing is trapped in it, judging by the green line in the riser you have enough stuff to skim. Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

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