Questions About My New Skimmer...

[ikon]

i bought this berlin skimmer used today and have some quick questions about what does what.

i numbered the outlets/inlets for easy reference..here is what i know:

1) drain
2) drain
3) ??
4) pump input
5) optional second input (will cap off)

let me know if im right so far, and also what number 3 is for?!

also does anyone know the model/specs on this unit?

and what should i use as far as a pump, i have a maxijet 1200 and a mag drive available. or something else? thanks

 

[SkiFletch]

Its a re-circulating skimmer ment to be run in-sump either directly off the overflow from the display tank or powered by a second pump. Here's what the numbers should read

1- drain
2- drain
3- re-circ pump outlet
4- re-circ pump inlet
5- supply line (either direct from overflow or powred by small secondary pump)

The knobs near the top of the skimmer are to control the water height inside the reaction chamber.

 

[ikon]

so youre saying that the pumps inlet would be attached to #3 and the pumps outlet would be attached to #4? then how would new water ge taken in? wouldnt it just keep skimming the same water over and over?

also, can you take a stab at the model of this berlin?

 

[ikon]

up for help

 

[SkiFletch]

well it uses either two pumps or direct feeds from the overflow. one pump recirculates to create even finer bubbles and the other pump would supply it with water