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Old 09-18-2013, 09:45 PM
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180. System volume is closer to 280.
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Old 09-18-2013, 09:49 PM
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180. System volume is closer to 280.
180G and you ordered a 6 foot tall. It's rated for 1500G+. Also did you ordered together with the pump?
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:04 PM
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Not currently running at 6 feet tall.5 foot tall but I have the extension ready to go soon.I did get the pump with it. Yes it's overkill for my system but wth
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Old 09-18-2013, 09:57 PM
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:04 PM
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Also is it easy to remove the skimmer cup.
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:08 PM
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Also is it easy to remove the skimmer cup.
I shut the skimmer pump off,release the quick connect tubes,unscrew the nylon bolts a bit and lift the top off as 1 unit.Clean it,reinstall and fire it up.No adjustments required.
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:10 PM
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I shut the skimmer pump off,release the quick connect tubes,unscrew the nylon bolts a bit and lift the top off as 1 unit.Clean it,reinstall and fire it up.No adjustments required.
And....the way it pulls air in your house won't stink.
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:18 PM
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Thank you so much!
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Old 09-18-2013, 10:20 PM
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