Another skimmer question

[Coralgurl]

I'm just not sure if it's the entire gate valve component or just the handle that needs to stay out ouf water. I had it running so the water outlet was submerged but not the handle. I ran to Rona thinking they closed at 8, but they closed at 6. Will only need 2 parts and it should be good, will go tomorrow. Will keep searching and see if the outlet can be submerged as it was working fine.

[christyf5]

you should have no problem submerging the outlet as long as the top of the gate valve can draw air.

I used to run my old skimmer with the gate valve partially submerged, I never had a problem but the screw on the valve knob did rust pretty badly, not sure how long it would take to do it in completely as I ran my skimmer for about 4 years before upgrading my tank and skimmer. I think gate valves are about $20 to replace.

[Coralgurl]

Thanks Christy, I dropped it back down. Will send an email to the manufacuturer and see what they say.

[The Grizz]

Can you post a pic of your skimmer Sheena?

[Coralgurl]

Just gonna copy a link....

http://reefoctopusskimmer.com/super-...saver-skimmer/

Of course doing another search I found an output vent accessory I will look into.

[Lance]

Can't you just put a 90 on the gate valve, and then enough pipe to extend it below the water surface. If there is still too many bubbles a sock will cure that.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Lance

Can't you just put a 90 on the gate valve, and then enough pipe to extend it below the water surface. If there is still too many bubbles a sock will cure that.

It might be an odd size PVC pipe like it is on mine. Normal PVC pipe that is available to us will not fit. I was thinking that the vent kit might work, I see it some time ago & was going to suggest it.

[Coralgurl]

I did run to Rona to grab more plumbing parts tonight, I have an elbow and left over pipe from plumbing the tank, just need connectors.