Is a Stand pipe a must for recirc skimmers?

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03-25-2008, 02:33 PM

Phishy

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Is a Stand pipe a must for recirc skimmers?

Do you need to use a stand pipe? Why couldn't you just gate valve the bottom, woudln't that control the height in the reaction chamber?

Please explain.

Thanks.


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04-06-2008, 07:09 PM	#2
alpine DIY REEF JUNKIE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville,FL. Posts: 239	No you dont have to use a stand pipe.A gate valve will give you better control of the water height in the skimmer. __________________ Jorge

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