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Set-up in a filter chamber:
The Turboflotor Blue 500 can also be mounted at a glass pane of a filter chamber. The skimmer's
outlet (5a) is extended downwards. The rubber feet (12) of the pump have to be removed. The
safety plugs of the rubber feet have to be pulled out, then the rubber feet have to be removed
from the retaining plate.
5. Starting/Operation
The system can be started when the Turboflotor is correctly installed. After switching on the pump,
air is automatically drawn into the skimmer. To minimize the noise level, connect the air inlet tube
with the blue connecting piece of the silencer supplied. Fix the silencer with the holding unit on the
aquarium or filter system above water level.
The mesh wheel breaks the air into small bubbles. This method eliminates the greater proportion of
noise. After the initial start, some hours may pass before first foam is pushed into the collection
cup. This is due to a reaction between the surface of acrylic glass and aquarium water. Equilibrium
of electrical charges takes place. After a maximum of 24 hours, foam should be pushed evenly into
the collection cup. The quantity of liquid and organic substances is dependent on the pollution of
the aquarium.
6. Problems
Adjustment
The skimmer is adjusted using the water level controller so that it works to its optimum. The water
level in the skimmer must be adapted for foam production. If the foam is too wet, the water level
controller (4) has to be further opened and thus the water level lowered. If the foam is too dry, the
process has to be done vice versa.
Air bubbles in the outflow
If the skimmer is added to an existing aquarium, there may be a high concentration of organic
substances already dissolved in the water. This results in very tiny bubbles in the skimmer. These
tiny bubbles remove organic substances effectively, however, it may happen that some of these
bubbles are drawn back into the aquarium. After a few days, the concentration of organic
substances will have decreased to such low levels that this effect will have gone and the water flow
is free of air bubbles.
Some types of frozen food may have the same effects. It is best to thaw and wash the food prior to
feeding it to the fish. The air bubbles will stop after a short period by themselves.
If the air nozzle or air hose is blocked with salt or lime deposits, less air and more waters is sucked
in. In this case, clean both completely.
Wet foam
First of all, lower the water level in the skimmer by turning the water level controller (4). With
freshly prepared sea water, or after using water conditioners or at extremely high loading,
excessive wet foam may be produced. This wet foam is forced into the cup, requiring more
frequent emptying than normal. After approx. one day, the aquarium load should be normal and
the skimmer will produce correct foam.
Dry foam / not enough bubbles
Not enough or too dry foam could be an indication that the mesh wheel or air injection nozzle is
dirty. A thorough cleaning is recommended. Remove the pressure nozzle from the pump. If it's not
a problem of cleaning, increase water level inside the skimmer by the water level controller.
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