Help with my new Ocotopus skimmer.

[bronck83]

Picked up a new Octopus NW-150 tonite and it doesn't appear to work. This is my first skimmer so maybe I'm not doing something right. I have it in a depth of about 8 inches of water. I've tried adjusting the riser pipe and the little venturi thing. When I plug it in all it does is fill with water, not a single bubble to be found....

[Paul28]

did you hook the air line to the pump ?

[spuds]

Do you have any additives in your water? ie declorinators?

These make my octopus skimmer run erratic and only fill the cups with water. Its best to wait 1 day after a water change is my opinion for this skimmer.

Also some people say you need a break in period of 24 hours before the skimmer will work properly.

Another myth Ive heard is to wash your skimmer out with vinegar when you first get it.

Hope this helps.

Rob

[jtrux]

Picked up a new Octopus NW-150 tonite and it doesn't appear to work. This is my first skimmer so maybe I'm not doing something right. I have it in a depth of about 8 inches of water. I've tried adjusting the riser pipe and the little venturi thing. When I plug it in all it does is fill with water, not a single bubble to be found....


It's just too advanced for you, should of just stuck with your biocube.

[versach000]

I think air nozzle is blocked.

[captexas]

Bring it over, I'll test it on my tank for a few months and let you know how it goes! LOL There are several other Octopus owners around, hopefully one of them can help get you going.

[bronck83]

I got it going. For whatever reason I have to blow into the air/venturi tube to get it going right after turning it on...is this normal?

[Texreefer]

i had to do the same with mine

[Paul28]

I have to do that with my skimmer everytime i turn it off and on

[clone]

same here and this is the BEST skimmer ive ever had
octo 150

[versach000]

Did you use rubber washer in venturi kit connector?

[jrsatx20]

i have the 110 octopus n it has worked right out of the store. took two days to dial in the correct water height for it to work correctly, but since then no problems wish i could help.

[bronck83]

Did you use rubber washer in venturi kit connector?

Are you referring to the grey washer that is on the outside of the pump that has a nozzle on it to attach the venturi to? If so, it's there, it was already all put together. Everything is working fine now though I'm not too thrilled about having to blow the venturi to get it started every time. What happens if I'm gone for a few days & I have a short power interrupt? Do all skimmers do this?

[bronck83]

i have the 110 octopus n it has worked right out of the store. took two days to dial in the correct water height for it to work correctly, but since then no problems wish i could help.

I don't even know what the correct height range is that I should even be near, though there is nothing in my new tank other than water & salt.

[versach000]

When I plug it in all it does is fill with water, not a single bubble to be found....


check up the pic.

hook the air line to the pump

and do not use grey rubber washer in venturi kit connector.
it blocked air.

[bronck83]

check up the pic.

hook the air line to the pump

and do not use grey rubber washer in venturi kit connector.
it blocked air.

How do I hook up the airline to the pump if I don't use that grey washer thing?

[chuck4824]

I got he new Octopus that just came out, can't remember all of it's numbers, but everytime I turn it on I have to blow air in it to prime it. Works fine once I do that. First one I've ever had do this but.............. whatever.

[versach000]

How do I hook up the airline to the pump if I don't use that grey washer thing?

grey washer thing
right side last one
venturi kit



http://www.f3images.com/IMD/250/TA4113/TA4113_99.jpg


rubber washer
http://www.spiderbeam.net/sb/images/product_images/info_images/98_0.jpg

[ErikH]

I have to do that with my skimmer everytime i turn it off and on
That would bug the tar out of me since mine only runs at night.:ph34r:

[jrsatx20]

I don't even know what the correct height range is that I should even be near, though there is nothing in my new tank other than water & salt.
WHEN I PUT IT IN MY SUMP WATER LEVEL WENT DOWN DUE TO IT SUCKING IN WATER TO DO ITS JOB. TOOK 2 DAYS TO GET THE RISER TUBE AND THE WATER LEVEL JUST RIGHT SO IT WOULD WORK CORRECTLY. I DONT HAVE A DEDICATED SPOT FOR THE SKIMMER ITS JUST IN THERE SO I HAVE TO MAKE SURE THE TOP OFF IS RIGHT ON TO SKIM CORRECTLY.

[SoLiD]

You have to prime the skimmer Manually??? Why? & will hooking up an air pump to the air inlet line work? That just seems to be way to much trouble.

Go Deltec.... Errr D.A.S. I've never had a single problem with my D.A.S EX-2

[jtrux]

That would bug the tar out of me since mine only runs at night.:ph34r:


Any reason why??

[ErikH]

TBH, it's too noisy. :) I have so much rock and sand that it doesn't really matter.

[crossxfire2]

I do not have to do that with my euroreef.