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07/03/2018, 02:02 PM | #3676 |
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I use a Jebao dct12000 at 100% on my 30”
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07/04/2018, 07:57 AM | #3677 | |
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I was thinking along those lines as well, but considering pre-plumbing a Jebao in case the Cor -15 went down. Decisions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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07/10/2018, 03:19 PM | #3678 |
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I need a little help with my new (used) Lifereef skimmer. I have the valve turned all the way off that usually determines the bubble height (the red one) and the skimate is still too wet.
What is the yellow/greenish valve for? I know it controls the air coming back in. If I turn that will it adjust the skimate? The guy I bought it from was getting a bigger one & said I shouldn't have to adjust that yellow valve. So I haven't messed with it. Thx
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07/10/2018, 06:27 PM | #3679 |
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Keep it closed. It is just for access to clean.
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07/11/2018, 07:27 AM | #3680 | |
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What is the water height in the sump? That could be playing a role. check Lifereef web page to get correct heights. Any additives that might be causing it? Maybe you just need to let it run for awhile. Good luck.
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07/11/2018, 11:09 AM | #3681 |
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Its been running more than 2 weeks. It is sitting in 10" of water. Should I raise it?
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07/12/2018, 01:00 AM | #3682 |
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Open the red valve 1/8 turn a day and you're skimate will get darker. Mine took a couple seemed to get just right
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07/12/2018, 09:38 AM | #3683 |
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The more I open it, the more water gets into the collection cup.
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07/12/2018, 09:54 AM | #3684 |
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10” water depth is pretty deep... raise it up an inch or two.
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07/12/2018, 07:02 PM | #3685 |
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Raise skimmer so outlet of valve is above water level
Completely open the red valve. All the way Water shouldnt even come to neck. Close valve until water level is just at the lifereef sticker Wait and adjust the skimmer to the dryness that you want. The orange knob isn't a valve at all. It's just a plug/access port to clean the venturi. Which you should probably do anyways. If air port is plugged you wont pull enough air into body and skimmer will perform incorrectly Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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07/13/2018, 03:07 PM | #3686 |
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Thank you!
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07/15/2018, 06:31 AM | #3687 | |
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07/16/2018, 05:10 AM | #3688 |
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Latest bounty after 2 months since the last clean. This is just from the neck of the skimmer.
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07/16/2018, 07:38 AM | #3689 |
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Might I suggest a box Of Nitrile gloves?
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07/18/2018, 05:41 AM | #3691 |
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Grease and oil maybe but not poop
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07/22/2018, 09:33 AM | #3692 |
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07/24/2018, 08:09 AM | #3694 |
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Hello to all the lifereef skimmer owners out there. I’m looking to replace my SRO SSS 5000 on my system with a lifereef. Current system is 650 gallons. My question is should I go with the 60” or 72” LR? Also I have a new UNO mag pump sitting on a shelf that moves 25.8 gpm/ 1548 gph that I can use to run whichever I order. Will this pump work or should I get a different one? Thanks in advance & any insight would be greatly appreciated. Really excited to order one & see the results in person.
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07/24/2018, 05:07 PM | #3695 |
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Well I just got off the phone with Jeff and ordered the VS3-72. Ive been debating it for awhile and after reading most of this thread, decided to go for it. . Now the hard part of anticipation waiting for it to be done. 🤪
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07/30/2018, 06:36 PM | #3696 |
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Just joined the LifeReef club with a third hand SVS2-24. Running it with a COR-15. Just got it plumbed and fired up!
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07/30/2018, 08:09 PM | #3697 |
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Just joined the LifeReef club with a third hand SVS2-24. Running it with a COR-15. Just got it plumbed and fired up!
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08/02/2018, 03:31 PM | #3698 |
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So I raised my skimmer & it ran just fine for 3 weeks and then today I was going to empty it & it's back to its old tricks. Nothing changed in the tank, but it flushed the collection cup totally out with sump water, emptying a nasty collection cup back into my sump (made for a smelly arrival in my office).
Do you think my Syncra 5.0 may be too strong?
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08/03/2018, 11:37 AM | #3699 |
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Doubtful. I and others run a Fluval SP4 without issue.
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08/03/2018, 09:17 PM | #3700 |
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The Life Reef Skimmer Club
So I don’t know if I’m officially part of this club until I get it plumbed and full of water, but I picked it up today. VS3-72!!!
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