chimera Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 ok this maybe a stupid question but... i've noticed on some skimmer's a small hole drilled in the bottom of the collection cup with a pipe that runs away to a sink. is this by design on some skimmer's or do people add this hole on themselves? question being, could I add a hole and drain this away? reason i ask is when water height in sump is high, i get water in the collection cup rather than the usual foam/crud you get (well, i still get both) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 By design on most for more sludge capacity. My mce600 redirects any overflow back into the water...Well, it's better than that crap overflowing onto the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 actually not,Ira that crud is pretty toxic if your cup is full you don't empy it enough, also cleaning the cup at the same time is preferable as the skimmer will work more efficeintly(sp) Chimera, the hole is factory but you can add one,although once again refer above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted July 5, 2004 Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 My APF 850 (now in the possession of Nick S) had a DIY hole, my new APF902 had a factory hole. Personally I find them to be a real pain, especially when you do get around to cleaning it, as its messy and drips through the hose. Everything Steve said is right. HOWEVER - While in Fiji for over 2 weeks I did 'engage' the overflow system into a 1.5 coke bottle. Just meant that my 'tank minder' didn't have to deal with the skimmer, which as you know needs to be shut off when its emptied. I didn't want him to do it. So they do have a use (or for me). I clean out my skimmer cup every Saturday or Sunday. Its a horrid mess, when I move onto the new tank (and have access to the sink downstairs) I am going to make an effort to do it twice a week. Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2004 cool, cheers. might add one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 no! the point is try not to use it :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 yeah, but as pies says, if I go away it might make life a little easier for whoever i get to look after it. i would put a tap on it and have it off in normal circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 Don't even bother with putting a tap to turn it off, just have it an inch or so below the bottom of the cup. No reason to make it more complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted July 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 a tap is hardly complicated. flexibility is my preference, gives me the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 A tap is a must, otherwise when you lift it off it dribbles everywhere! I would put it about 1/2 up the cup, but my factory is right in the bottom, which means its always fill of gunk up to the tap for day to day and is harder to clean. Piemania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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