What is the optimal water level for operation in the sump? The portion I want to put the skimmer is 7 inches deep of water.
49475
I don't know the optimal water level, but mine works in 7 inch deep of water.
49476
My sump is 7 inches deep and I put a spacer in my skimmer so the skimmer only get 4 inches of water
49477
Found mine works optimal at six inches depth , had to install stand for I run a1 foot depth water in my sump.
49478
The manufacturer recommends anywhere between 7-9 inches of water. When I originally bought this skimmer I had mine in 9" of water and it was flooding out the collection cup even when I had the adjustment all the way down to 0. I made a simple riser stand out of acrylic to take it to 7" of water and it has worked great for me. So to make the answer short and sweet yes 7" should be ideal depth for this skimmer. Hope this helps,Ben
49479
That should work fine. Mine is in 7.5" and it works great. Nice little skimmer and takes very little room.
49480
most of what I've read online says 7" water level. That level is working well for me.
1233326
Mine is almost going up 3 1/2 ft, Flow is the same as if it were lower. The only thing is priming it. You will need a bucket and some towels. Just bring the out-spout to the bucket on the floor, let it run for a few seconds as the water starts flowing and lift it up to the level of the tank with the bucket. This would be the only issue with such a high lift.
837608
May I suggest opening the adjustment a bit on the skimmer connection, so it doesn't climb too high. The tighter it is set, the higher it goes.
1203874
The amount of water used will depend on your elevation and the doneness desired. I use the bottom lines between #6 and 7
2270781
I'm not completely sure, but I would think you would need a pump to draw trash from the surface of the water into the skimmer.
329041
I didn't purchase it sorry, the skimmer wasn't in the right area for me, but should hold about 8,600 gallons
2266651
it depends on your intake.. if it's just a skimmer intake then you'll need adjustments..
286536
put the pump lower. Make a recess in the bottom your sump area lower than the floor of sump for the pump to sit in.
1817824
If the skimmer lowers below the water level it will just be sucking air and could burn out tour filter pump. Push down on the foating system and see how far down it goes and you should be able to judge from that. As summer progresses the leak you have and the evaporation you may have to increase your time on adding water
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I found that you needed two pumps - one the air stone and one for the down current. Tried to do with just one and couldn't get enough flow. Went to Wal-Mart and got two Whisper 10-30 gallon pumps. Skimmer now works pretty good but a little finicky to adjust.
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Before filling my tub, I phoned the manufacturer Watkins Manufacturing 760-598-6464. I told them the area desired for the tub was not flat but had a patio slope which was less than an inch per 75 inches. They informed me that my hot tub was ok as long as the water level was above the intake filter. Call the Mfg. if in doubt and give them your drop per 75 inches from one side of the tub to the other and they will let you know if your tub is structurally sound enough to handle the slope. They said mine was fine without being completely level.
1253421
the problem i have had is that it will tend to float above water level and the pump is rubbinf but not getting water mine burned out my pump, i quit using the skimmer.
114911
With city water I would think you should get closer to 10 gpm. We are running 6 with #3 nozzles with only 5gpm. We have plenty of pressure with that.
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In theory, yes. But it would requite a Ton of mods. I would use the sca-301 for sumps only. If space is an issue, they make small, air-stone powered skimmers that don't require a lot of space. They work best if water level stays constant.
517998
The tubing that siphons the reservoir water to the spike is about 30 inches long. I would say you can set the water source a maximum of 18-24 inches below the rim of the planter.
1290626
With a 30 gallon, max "low" water level would be about 4-6 inches below the top rim before the pump starts sucking air and loses siphon. Keep in mind this will also make pump susceptible to losing siphon much faster as water evaporates. I'd recommend an internal power filter for any tank you want to keep water level lower than an inch or two from top rim.
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I don't think it would work to have pump in the skimmer? I installed my skimmer at the edge of the pond at water level. My pump is not an underwater pump. I have it set up just like a swimming pool and it works awesome!!