wow i wish i did this mod earlier

[duke62]

i stopped at home depot today and picked up a 1 1/4 setup for my skimmer to do this mod http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/diy-gate-valve-mod-97036.html?highlight=gate+valve+mod on my euroreef and what a difference.it took me literally 10 min to cut it up and install.they didnt have that valve in home depot so i used a ball valve but i must say it is so easy to dial it in to produce some amazing skimate.im happy and if you want to do an easy mod to your skimmer and you are tired of adjusting your pipe i recommend this mod

 

[NYreefNoob]

still get the gate valve duke it allow for finer tuning plus alot easier to turn it

 

[duke62]

yeah i will.but for now this is fantastic.when i come across 1 i will buy it.

 

[Malibu361]

Now that you dont have to fiddle with the pipe what height do you leave it at ?High or low ...I bought all the stuff for my mod a few weeks ago just never did it yet ....:shocked: how is work ..? I just saw you have to remove the top pipe...

 

[Keith P]

They should come with a gate valve from the factory... Any pics of the finished product?

 

[NYreefNoob]

pipe

here's mine if you can tell, the elbow going back to down pipe should be at the top of the body but below when the cone starts to form

 

[aznt1217]

I tried to make it but my stupid PVC pipes and I bought a ball valve, but for some reason when I put it on- water just keeps filling into the skimmer cup.

I got the EuroReef ES5-2.

 

[autoponicz]

home depot or lowes never has gate valves...you gonna have to order one ...
this site has the full kit..first need to figure what size plubing you need...its a little more expensive than just ordering a gate valve and going to HD for some pvc tubing...but a gate valve is about $20 already...
http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/c.../index.html?osCsid=obd35m4hv3argnkqmjka7kvdt3

you can goodle gate valve mod and you'll find alot of info on it...

 

[duke62]

sal u need to open the valve all the way with skimmer off.then turn skimmer on and adjust the valve by closeing it slowly.aznt that might be the reason why water is flowing in.if its closed to far the water will flow in fast.open the valve all the way before you turn your skimmer on.

 

[Keith P]

My local true-value has gate valves. I got sweet short true union ball valves from them too. Give your local hard ware store a call..

 

[grknyer]

home depot or lowes never has gate valves...you gonna have to order one ...
this site has the full kit..first need to figure what size plubing you need...its a little more expensive than just ordering a gate valve and going to HD for some pvc tubing...but a gate valve is about $20 already...
http://www.marinesolutionsinc.com/c.../index.html?osCsid=obd35m4hv3argnkqmjka7kvdt3

you can goodle gate valve mod and you'll find alot of info on it...

Jim those stores never have anything!!!! Your better off going to a plumbing supply store.For anybody on the Staten Island land looking for one go to Reemans on Victory or any of our many swiming pool supply stores

 

[autoponicz]

usplastics got them..
or marine depot...
or aquaticeco..
or savko...

my LFS here in philly has them...theyre everywhere...just not home depot or lowes:tongue1:

 

[duke62]

i just got home from work and to my surprise first time ever my skimmer cup was 1/4 full.it is dark colored and smells like i someone ran over a skunk...yeah baby i love this mod