Help with my new Ocotopus skimmer.

[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






rubber washer

[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.

[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.