Just got my SRO3000INT - question about water level

[davidinga]

I just got a sro 3000int and in the instructions it says the ideal sump water level is 6-6.5in. On the skimmer itself there is no water line mark even though on the box it shows the line. Anyway, I put it in my sump to try it out and it seems to be working fine at my sump water level which is 10.75in.

What exactly is to be gained by the 6-6.5inch depth? I don't mind raising it if it really is beneficial although if I raise it to a depth of only 6.5inch the output drain of the skimmer will be in the air and I'm sure that will be super loud dumping back into the sump.

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Any help would be appreciated thanks.

David


On a side note I'm super glad it fit in that tiny sump section I left for it!

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[davidinga]

Notice the water mark on the body and neck of the skimmer in the picture on the box?

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Those don't appear on the actual skimmer lol

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[ff337]

Mine is doing great at just above the outlet below the valve handle.

 

[davidinga]

FF337;854987 wrote: Mine is doing great at just above the outlet below the valve handle.

What would that put your water level at; 9inches?

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[cantare00]

I had the same question myself once and I believe that I read some where that water up to the return was ok but not over due to back pressure. also might make your pump work harder thus be prone to early failure?

 

[ff337]

DavidinGA;854991 wrote: What would that put your water level at; 9inches?

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That sounds right