Jebo 180 Protein Skimmer

[gclackum]

Has anyone used one of these skimmers. I was wondering where to set the water level. How long does it usually take to start skimming?

 

[falisu]

I have one of those. It usually works really good then the pump intake is about 1-2" below the surface of the water. I rigged mine so that I could use it in the sump.

 

[gclackum]

I've rigged mine to work in the sump as well. If I close the air valve it will bring the water level up to about 1.5" inches of the cup. Does it bubble up from there?

 

[falisu]

Yes it will, but that will depend on how much dissolved organics is in the water. If you tighten the air valve you will be wet-skimming and dry-skimming vise-versa. I try to keep my air lever somewhere in the middle to where the bubble is about half way through the collection chute.