Euroreef Sponge Bubble Difuser - Don't use as Prescribed

[kwirky]

actually I did some research, and I got the gatevalve mod mixed up with the recirculation mod.
looks pretty simple. you find a gate valve the same size as the riser tubing (or close), and attach it where the riser tube would have gone. then attach a T, then feed the output back into the sump for a quiet output. Looks WAY easier to dial in than raising and lowering that riser tube.

i found an image of it on thereeftank.com


I think this is a recirculating model, too

[support@proline]

Thanks for the picture Sean
the Gate valve mod kit prepared by Euro-Reef is available from any Euro-Reef Dealer ,All the pieces you need is in the package just put it together ,It does make life easier

[Dave C]

I did the gate valve mod but used a ball valve instead. They're much cheaper, but more importantly, easier to find. I know a ball valve isn't appropriate for the task of fine tuning but once you dial it in you never change it & it works great. No drilling, no gluing necessary for this mod and very cheap if you just buy a bit of pipe & a ball valve.

[Pescador]

I bought the kit for the first one, saw the pieces and got the parts for the second one at Western Pump. I used a sliding gate valve like this. The adjustment isn't as fine but it was cheaper and available. A 1 1/2" elbow and Tee a couple pieces of pipe your done.

[kwirky]

i've got a "connection" with a plumbing wholesaler, so I can get the spears gate valves for a great price.

my mom's the accountant there lol. I think I'll add it to the christmas list.

[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by kwirky

actually I did some research, and I got the gatevalve mod mixed up with the recirculation mod.
looks pretty simple. you find a gate valve the same size as the riser tubing (or close), and attach it where the riser tube would have gone. then attach a T, then feed the output back into the sump for a quiet output. Looks WAY easier to dial in than raising and lowering that riser tube.

i found an image of it on thereeftank.com


I think this is a recirculating model, too

Where'd the picture go? It was a good reference.

Cheers,

[Pescador]

Here's a link to the ASM site with pic's.
http://www.asmskimmer.com/mod1.htm