euroreef rs80 problems

[Myka]

Originally Posted by gobytron

I can't see how a skimmer producing no bubbles could be sufferin from too much air...

Originally Posted by lorenz0

oh and the venturi is pulling in air, but nothing at the neck of the skimmer

Sounds like he has air, but the bubbles aren't reaching the collection cup. I guess Lorenzo will have to clarify.

In all the EuroReefs I have owned and the one Vertex, if I open up the airline completely the water level in the skimmer drops because the venturi is pushing more air than water. Close the airline, and the skimmer will overflow. It doesn't make sense in text, but that's the way it works.

I have always liked the gate valve mods on this style skimmer so you can pump tonnes of air in (which lowers the water level), then use the gate valve to restrict the output which raises the water level back up so it reaches the collection cup.

[lorenz0]

thanks for all the input guys. i will have to go and take a look and than get back with anything i find.

only reason i have been considering just buying a new skimmer is because the tank is at my parents place and i don't spend enough time there and i just want everything running tip top between visits.

[Myka]

I don't think you will like a Vertex any more than the EuroReef since essentially it is the same design. Skimmers need regular attention to run in top performance. I have always found this design of skimmer to be a bit fussy, but if you pay attention to the air input on the venturi it runs much better. I pull the airline off, and use a small dental tool gently inside that little plastic tube on the venturi once every 2-3 weeks. I leave the skimmer pump in the sump to do this - just unplug it. No more fussy skimmer.