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Old 10-03-2015, 07:46 PM
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sorry for low quality pics no lighting in my basement
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Old 10-03-2015, 07:59 PM
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doesnt the drain pipe have to be lower than the skimmer cup?
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Old 10-03-2015, 08:34 PM
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doesnt the drain pipe have to be lower than the skimmer cup?
+1...if the cup is lower the water will drain out on the lower point..looks like you need to build a stand so the drain pipe is lower then the cup..thisis one of the reasons i don't like external skimmers
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Old 10-03-2015, 08:42 PM
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that sucks looks like I will have to sell it then .
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that sucks looks like I will have to sell it then .
could always drill a hole in the side of your sump and go through that
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