Will an Olympic skimmer be able to handle a flow of 3000 galls per hour? pipework is 2" but the 1.5" outlet from the skimmer seems to build in a restriction?
Regards
Dave
Olympic skimer
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Re: Olympic skimer
Hi Dave
I has the same problem with my skimmer line, when using a sequence 1/4 plus.
I had to cut out the 42mm center, using a hole cutter, then fit a standard 50mm tank or side drain fitting, then came of with 50mm pipework.
Works a treat
Hope this helps.
Regards
Andy
I has the same problem with my skimmer line, when using a sequence 1/4 plus.
I had to cut out the 42mm center, using a hole cutter, then fit a standard 50mm tank or side drain fitting, then came of with 50mm pipework.
Works a treat
Hope this helps.
Regards
Andy
Re: Olympic skimer
ta Andy
Think I will have to do something similar, with a 1.5" restriction at the bottom of the bowl before the 2" returns I am getting a big vortex in the bowl with an Aquamx 16000. Quick bit of maths suggets the rate of flow through the 1.5" is 60% faster than the 2" pipe so no wonder.
At least it will not involve trenching; just the grinder!!
Hope it goes well at the weekend Pal, I am in love with a Yamabuki!!!
Regards
Dave
Think I will have to do something similar, with a 1.5" restriction at the bottom of the bowl before the 2" returns I am getting a big vortex in the bowl with an Aquamx 16000. Quick bit of maths suggets the rate of flow through the 1.5" is 60% faster than the 2" pipe so no wonder.
At least it will not involve trenching; just the grinder!!
Hope it goes well at the weekend Pal, I am in love with a Yamabuki!!!
Regards
Dave
Re: Olympic skimer
Cheers Dave
Don't let Dianne know about your crush mate ................ you know, 2 women in the house, and all that
Don't let Dianne know about your crush mate ................ you know, 2 women in the house, and all that