SWC Cone help

Mekanic · 04/30/2012, 09:01 AM

I've got an SWC Xtreme 160 cone, got a few Q's about it.

Brand new impeller, when I turn the air up to max it sounds like the impeller is rattling.

Flow control, I have to have it turned almost all the way closed to get the level to rise to get a good skim, skimmer is in about 9" of water.

Thanks!

~Rich

tsiklauss · 04/30/2012, 08:15 PM

I have the same skimmer and leave my air flow completely open and adjust it with the water flow only. Mine is in about 8 inches of water and I have to have the flow almost completely closed for it to be tuned in.

autodave · 04/30/2012, 08:52 PM

My impellar will rattle a little with the air all the way open. I slowly close the air valve to silence it. This usually only happens after I disassemble and clean it,and goes away after a little run time,then I fully open the air.

Mekanic · 05/15/2012, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autodave

My impellar will rattle a little with the air all the way open. I slowly close the air valve to silence it. This usually only happens after I disassemble and clean it,and goes away after a little run time,then I fully open the air.

Exactly what I've been doing. Been in and running almost a month now tho.

04/30/2012, 09:01 AM	#1
Mekanic Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 890	SWC Cone help I've got an SWC Xtreme 160 cone, got a few Q's about it. Brand new impeller, when I turn the air up to max it sounds like the impeller is rattling. Flow control, I have to have it turned almost all the way closed to get the level to rise to get a good skim, skimmer is in about 9" of water. Thanks! ~Rich __________________ ~Rich&Cheryl Current Tank Info: 90g corner drilled, 30g sump/fuge, Mag 9.5 return, SWC 160 cone, 2x Lumenmax 2's, 250w Radiums, BlueWave 7 Last edited by Mekanic; 04/30/2012 at 09:11 AM.

04/30/2012, 08:15 PM	#2
tsiklauss Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 226	I have the same skimmer and leave my air flow completely open and adjust it with the water flow only. Mine is in about 8 inches of water and I have to have the flow almost completely closed for it to be tuned in.

04/30/2012, 08:52 PM	#3
autodave Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Menifee,Ca. Posts: 478	My impellar will rattle a little with the air all the way open. I slowly close the air valve to silence it. This usually only happens after I disassemble and clean it,and goes away after a little run time,then I fully open the air.