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12/09/2013, 03:03 AM | #1601 |
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Hi Jeremy
I have old version Vertex 200 Alpha with no dialing option of the motor. Since several weeks I cant make skimmer work. It always overflows e.g. 1 time in a week. 1st skimmer skims dark color and level inside the neck is low. But after severel days level inside comes to the most upper point. I fully open the water outlet. I lower the water level to 18cm, the same problem. I take out the sponge from the silencer. Would you please tell me the dimensions of the nozzle I can use instead of the one I have. The nozzle that I want to use has 19mm inner diameter and 59mm length. I saw from this web site. What is the outer diameter? Can I order this part? Is there a chance to upgrade to a motor with dialing option. Regards Gokalp |
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The white adjustable nozzle will not solve your issue. It will only change the air draw into the skimmer body. If you keep overflowing that has nothing to do with slightly increasing or decreasing the air draw, but most likely due to running the water level inside the skimmer a bit too high, debris in the pins of the impeller, a partially clogged venturi, or a varying sump level. |
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12/09/2013, 02:21 PM | #1604 | |
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There is no debris in the pins of impeller, sump level is always the same with auto top off. There is a timer when the skimmer switches on after power loss. What do you mean with clogged venturi? Would you please give more info. After skimmer runs several days the bubles start from very low point such that bublles touch the lower holes and there are microbubbles coming out from the output. The bubles rise to a very high point in the neck. Please advise. Regards Gokalp |
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12/09/2013, 04:17 PM | #1605 |
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The non-adjustable nozzle is not the cause, it has to be one of the other issues I mentioned. Other than putting something in your tank such as frag epoxy, an additive, or some other foreign substance into the tank there is no other cause for the skimmer to overflow other than what I mentioned.
I do not have an adjustable nozzle here to measure unfortunately, I am sorry. You might call Vertex direct about it, however I can tell you that the nozzles they sell now are not made by Royal-Exclusiv anymore, so there could be some minor differences in the sizing. |
12/17/2013, 07:56 PM | #1606 |
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I have the Vertex Alpha 170. It only has about 1 year of use and this week the red dragon pump stopped working. It will come on for a second when you plug it in then stops. Can someone please tell me who I contact regarding the pump? Thanks..
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It is still under warranty through Vertex, however if you can post some pics of the impeller assembly removed from the pump as well as down inside the block that might be helpful.
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12/19/2013, 01:32 PM | #1610 |
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It's definitely the block then. Have you ever pulled out the impeller assembly and had the bearing attached to the end of impeller shaft when you've pulled it out? Or have you ever had startup / stopping issues with it?
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12/19/2013, 02:26 PM | #1611 |
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No, the bearing has never come out and there have never been any start-up issues.
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12/19/2013, 02:28 PM | #1612 |
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Should I try and rotate the bearing down in the shaft?
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12/26/2013, 12:23 PM | #1613 |
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Just now saw your post, sorry I missed it. It was a little crazy this past Monday with the Holidays. It really appears / sounds to be a dead motorblock to me. Try shooting an email over to jen@prolineaquatics.com and let her know that you've been troubleshooting with me and we've found it to be a bad block. They should be able to send a replacement out to you. If she is unable to help please email me directly at jeremy@premiumaquatics.com.
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12/31/2013, 01:51 AM | #1614 |
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so i have an alpha 170, been up and running for close to two months now and I'm kinda disappointed with its performance.
At the moment its sitting in 9" water with valut 4 turns out, and wedge pipe 95% closed position. The foam is barely overflowing over collection cup. Is this normal? I also notice pulsing problem after about 2 days after cleaning neck and collection cup being cleaned. Tank is heavily stocked with tangs and numerous other fishes, fed frozen and dry foods. What does everyone have the skimmer set at? because I'm beginning to think this one is defective. Any help would be appreciated. thanks |
01/01/2014, 05:32 AM | #1615 |
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Jeremy,
I've been looking for an Alpha 250 for a new build (275DT/350total) with little success. I understand this is due to a change in the manufacturer. I'm wondering what your recommendation as to an alternate choice would be?
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01/06/2014, 08:32 PM | #1618 |
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I have an alpha 250 skimmer. I set it up and it looks like it is making plently of bubbles, but then it just turns off randomly. Google has not been my friend in resolving this! Can anyone help me? super frustrating
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01/06/2014, 10:56 PM | #1619 |
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I have this problem every now and then. My pump seems to push itself out of the skimmer body a little bit and then doesn't produce the swirling in the chamber.
To fix that, I put the pump right against the side of the sump. |
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01/07/2014, 11:32 AM | #1622 |
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I cleaned the impeller but not the berring two days ago. The whole pump literally turns off after a given (sometimes random) period of time
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01/07/2014, 02:05 PM | #1623 |
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The block could be starting to fail. There is a chip in the block that shuts it down if any resistance is sensed from the impeller not spinning correct. Generally calcium carbonate will build up between the shaft and end bearing, causing a significant amount of excess heat in there. This will cause the end bearing to seize to the shaft, thus providing resistance from the spinning of the impeller. The block senses this and shuts itself off. If you just unplug and plug it back in this will reset that safety measure, and the same thing will happen over and over. If you reset it too many times the damage to the block itself will occur and you'll need to replace the motorblock. I'd suggest pulling the end bearing and giving all of it a thorough cleaning, soaking it in vinegar overnight would not hurt either.
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01/07/2014, 05:45 PM | #1624 |
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I got a IN-250, is only 2 years old and there is no replacement pump for it, I spoke to the Warranty Services Manager at Vertex and she only have gusses, what may work on it , she mention that maybe the bubble blaster works, but that guess will cost $256.00 versus the original pump that sold for $75.00, or just add some money and get a real brand name skimmer, my bad for not do a better research before, I got this.
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Thanks Jeremy- I took it apart and scrubbed it down- there was a lot of buildup around the end berring. Soaking it in vinegar now- all I had was the apple cider kind...
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