Vertex Skimmer club - Page 38

cadams2 · 11/17/2009, 10:37 PM

Not sure if this has been done on the vertex page yet but I built a silencer for my Gen 1 IN-100 and worked extremely well. I basically copied the design of the Gen 2. If there is any interest on the details I will post the how to on this thread. Just let me know.

Christian

Charlie Davidson · 11/18/2009, 05:34 PM

Ken, I am getting 52scfh, with the bubbleblaster on my 180.
I measured today, my thinwall PVC is @1-1/4 ID.
The skimmer is really performing well!

shluffer · 11/18/2009, 08:22 PM

A quick (silly?) question.

I would like to make sure that I am setting up my 250 correctly. there are two ports on the pump. The one where the pinwheel is located. Am I correct htat that is the "in" and other port is the out? It is the only way that makes sense based on putting the thing together, I'm just not 100% sure.

saltyballs8 · 11/19/2009, 10:47 AM

I just got an IN 280. I've been pouring over the posts in this thread for like an hour. It's probably been mentioned, but what is the ideal water level for this model?

EvMiBo · 11/19/2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shluffer

A quick (silly?) question.

I would like to make sure that I am setting up my 250 correctly. there are two ports on the pump. The one where the pinwheel is located. Am I correct htat that is the "in" and other port is the out? It is the only way that makes sense based on putting the thing together, I'm just not 100% sure.

one of the parts (the "out") slides into the skimmer body and the other (in) intakes the air. you should have what is called the volute I believe, a piece that snaps onto the "in" part of the pump and also has a nipple to connect the air hose to. the pump sucks air and water into the volute which then gets shredded up by the pin wheel creating bubbles that enter the skimmer, go through the bubble plate and then proceed to your collection cup, WALA! you have stinky skimmate

EvMiBo · 11/19/2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltyballs8

I just got an IN 280. I've been pouring over the posts in this thread for like an hour. It's probably been mentioned, but what is the ideal water level for this model?

I think the 250 and 280 do better in a bit better in deeper water, 8"-10". I need someone else to confirm this though.. I follow this thread and I still can't remember

I know the 80 - 180 are ideal in 7" to 8" but that doesn't help you now does it.

Kenfuzed · Yesterday, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Davidson

Ken, I am getting 52scfh, with the bubbleblaster on my 180.
I measured today, my thinwall PVC is @1-1/4 ID.
The skimmer is really performing well!

I had another set back. The missing parts arrived today from Coralvue but it doesn't fit the male union piece that came with the pump. The female union ring and bushing are made for the 1" pipe that fits into the skimmer, but the male piece that came screwed onto the pump is a smaller size, probably for a 3/4" pipe.

I've sent an email to Reef Specialty to request from coralvue the matching male piece of the union. For now the pump continues to run using my make-shift fitting.

Charlie Davidson · Yesterday, 07:20 AM

Ken, Mine came with a whole new union. I just unscrewed the fitting that came on the pump and use new parts. (its the 2nd picture and the 2 peices on right)
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...&postcount=820

SnelgroveReefer · Yesterday, 08:21 AM

Good morning all,
Well, I am joining the club; I pick up my IN-180 tonight and can hardly wait. This tread has been very helpful in making my decision. I have been having a bad problem with bryopsis for about 18 months and I have tried everything else. So now I am trying a new skimmer; i hope it helps. The Vertex will be replacing a 6 year old Pacific Coast PS 400P that either overskims or doesn’t at all. Most of the time I have it shut down. I feel like a kid at Christmas, I actually had a hard time sleeping last night. Only reefers would understand that!
Mark

Charlie Davidson · Yesterday, 08:41 AM

"Only reefers would understand that!"
Congrats!

carolina reefer · Yesterday, 05:50 PM

Congratulations, I got my IN 180 for Christmas this year. Been running two weeks. I really like it and it is skimming like crazy. I left the 90 off on the output side and am running in 10" of water with good stinky skim.

11/17/2009, 10:37 PM	#926
cadams2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 50	Made a silencer.... Not sure if this has been done on the vertex page yet but I built a silencer for my Gen 1 IN-100 and worked extremely well. I basically copied the design of the Gen 2. If there is any interest on the details I will post the how to on this thread. Just let me know. Christian

11/18/2009, 05:34 PM	#927
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 11,265	Ken, I am getting 52scfh, with the bubbleblaster on my 180. I measured today, my thinwall PVC is @1-1/4 ID. The skimmer is really performing well! __________________ Richmond Reef Culb Current Tank Info: 75g display & 40g 12" deep rimless on common sump (50g breeder) Octo 200 extreme skimmer, Ecotech MP40's

Yesterday, 07:20 AM	#933
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 11,265	Ken, Mine came with a whole new union. I just unscrewed the fitting that came on the pump and use new parts. (its the 2nd picture and the 2 peices on right) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...&postcount=820 __________________ Richmond Reef Culb Current Tank Info: 75g display & 40g 12" deep rimless on common sump (50g breeder) Octo 200 extreme skimmer, Ecotech MP40's Last edited by Charlie Davidson; Yesterday at 07:29 AM.

Yesterday, 08:21 AM	#934
SnelgroveReefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 18	Good morning all, Well, I am joining the club; I pick up my IN-180 tonight and can hardly wait. This tread has been very helpful in making my decision. I have been having a bad problem with bryopsis for about 18 months and I have tried everything else. So now I am trying a new skimmer; i hope it helps. The Vertex will be replacing a 6 year old Pacific Coast PS 400P that either overskims or doesn’t at all. Most of the time I have it shut down. I feel like a kid at Christmas, I actually had a hard time sleeping last night. Only reefers would understand that! Mark __________________ ------------------------------------------ Happy Reefing! Mark Current Tank Info: 90g in-wall with 30g sump, MAS Ca/O2 reactor, PS400P Protien Skimmer, 400w MH, 130w 50/50 PC - mixed reef Last edited by SnelgroveReefer; Yesterday at 08:36 AM.

Yesterday, 08:41 AM	#935
Charlie Davidson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltaville , Va Posts: 11,265	"Only reefers would understand that!" Congrats! __________________ Richmond Reef Culb Current Tank Info: 75g display & 40g 12" deep rimless on common sump (50g breeder) Octo 200 extreme skimmer, Ecotech MP40's

11/18/2009, 08:22 PM	#928
shluffer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 58	A quick (silly?) question. I would like to make sure that I am setting up my 250 correctly. there are two ports on the pump. The one where the pinwheel is located. Am I correct htat that is the "in" and other port is the out? It is the only way that makes sense based on putting the thing together, I'm just not 100% sure.

11/19/2009, 10:47 AM	#929
saltyballs8 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 70	I just got an IN 280. I've been pouring over the posts in this thread for like an hour. It's probably been mentioned, but what is the ideal water level for this model?

Yesterday, 05:50 PM	#936
carolina reefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 75	Congratulations, I got my IN 180 for Christmas this year. Been running two weeks. I really like it and it is skimming like crazy. I left the 90 off on the output side and am running in 10" of water with good stinky skim.