ASM G3 recirc mod issues...

[Mr James]

I have a couple questions about my G3 with the gate valve and recirculation mod. It seems as though the pump doesn't stay seated in the Uniseals. I may use a plastic belt and wrap it around the body of the skimmer and the pump and cinch it down with zip ties to get it to stay together. Anyone have a similar problem??

I was about to give up and use my MR-2 skimmer instead (sell the G3), but the MR-2 doesn't fit into the sump as easily. So I guess it gets to be sold off.

 

[Reefdaddy1]

which way you have the uniseal? is the tapered end going inward or outward? The only thing I could think of the hole is to large . that Mod can be touchy. but once done it can really improve the preformance.

 

[Mr James]

Going inward with the lip on the outside of the skimmer body. The hole may be too large indeed. This was mod'ed by the previous owner. I am responsible for the other mod, the easy one, the gate valve mod. I am going to do what I said above and cinch it down like you would do for trailering an ATV or something. I am going to use a plastic strap and azip tie and kind of hold it together. at least it's not a show piece and will be hidden in the sump.

 

[Willy]

The pump should fit VERY snug into the uniseal. I had a hard time to get my pump in the uniseal. Do you have the pump pushed in far enough?

 

[Mr James]

Willy, yes I have it pushed in as far as it will go, but I may have to fiddle with it a little more.

 

[Skimmy]

pics might help. also, if it's loose enough of a fit, you could try wrapping your pipe with some plumbers tape, preferably the thicker stuff, or a bead of silicon possibly.

 

[Coral Frenzy]

If the hole is too large and you cannot get it to seal right you might want to try using a coupling over the pipe and go up to the next size uniseal. I don't know what the outside diameter of a 1" coupling is but somplace like Savko Plasitc www.savko.com would probably be able to help you.

They have always been real helpful when I have had problems in the past.

I know they sell uniseals, so if you needed to get a larger one then I am sure they could take care of it.

Good Luck

 

[Mr James]

Not having read how to post pictures, I am going to give it a try. At the very least, you can look in my gallery.

ok, I'm lost. Who's got a link on how to post a picture??

 

[Mr James]

Oh, it worked. I am going to maybe use some silicone to keep the seals in place.

 

[Mr James]

Not to beat this subject into the ground. But, in the picture above, the pump is shown in a horizontal position, or a standard position. Has anyone ever mounted the pump vertically?? Maybe place the elbow on the intake side and mount the pump in a vertical manner?!? Would the skimmer body support this??

 

[james734]

Have you tired posting your questions up on http://www.asmskimmer.com/ forum? Rob from ASM skimmer is pretty good with ASM skimmer issues.

 

[Willy]

To me it doesnt look like you have the venturi pushed into the lower hole far enough.

Can you see the difference in how far my venturi is pushed in?

 

[Mr James]

James734, I will do just that. I will contact them and see what they say.

Willy, Good picture. That is what I hadasked the kids over at RC for a few times, but nothing. Because there is no room in my sump for me to set it up like what you and I showed pictures of, I am going to try and mount it vertically.