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Old 09-25-2010, 03:06 AM
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I don't think it is an evap problem or a temp problem simply because the water level would not rise on it's own and if the ATO is off where is the water coming from the raise the level. The temp seemed to maintain steady when we where there. I think it is a plumbing problem that is causing the issue.
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Old 09-25-2010, 04:11 AM
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How big is the sump? Are you running a skimmer? Is the water level in the skimmer also changing?
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Old 09-25-2010, 04:26 AM
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What kind of overflow? Is the level fluctuating in the overflow? What about the skimmer, is there one, etc. ?
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Old 09-25-2010, 04:16 PM
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The tank is a 650g and not to sure on the sump but i'm guessing a 70-90g sump. The tank is a hex with a center overflow. Yes there is a skimmer a bubble king 300 i think. As for overflow levels, I'm not really sure but i'll ask the owner to keep an eye on it.
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Old 09-25-2010, 04:34 PM
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Well I can't believe u guys haven't figured it out yet it's the skimmer take it out and send it to me. Hehehehhhe sorry had to say it. A picture will help out alot to see
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Old 09-25-2010, 08:03 PM
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two things come to mind, one do they have an well meaning employ who notices it is getting low and tops it up?

and the second is maybe there is some syphoning going on.. do they run the skimmer 24/7 or does it shut off at times, is the overflow level slowly building up then creating a syphon effect when its all water and drawing down more than normal?

as for temp.. nop not going to notice the expansion of water.. might make a milimeter difference but not realy noticable as the tank water with heaters and such should stay fairly constant in temp.

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Old 09-25-2010, 08:04 PM
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Well I can't believe u guys haven't figured it out yet it's the skimmer take it out and send it to me. Hehehehhhe sorry had to say it. A picture will help out alot to see
hmm we knew it would come to this.. time to visit the specialest.. I think you have some PST causing you to drop to new lows

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Old 09-25-2010, 11:11 PM
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i think you need to replace that skimmer, i have one for trade H&S 1260 200A
dont worry, ill help you out and make a even trade
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He just wants to try out another different skimmer. After thinking about it I think
StirCrazy has hit the nail on the head....
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hmm we knew it would come to this.. time to visit the specialest.. I think you have some PST causing you to drop to new lows

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