I-Tech Skimmer Club . - Page 55

Typlus5 · 06/30/2011, 11:04 AM

That's awesome...heading out to the garage and rifle through my "boxes of stuff" now.

I have everything on the list except the motor. However, I do have a 1/2 hp pool pump motor...hmmm....Binford 2000 wiper!
Thanks.

eric mac · 06/30/2011, 11:41 AM

Let's try this link
[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6pXdDwLAVA&feature=youtube_gdata_player[URL]

It's got to be RC cus it work on other forums.

Typlus5 · 06/30/2011, 01:25 PM

Here you go...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6pXd...e_gdata_player

eric mac · 06/30/2011, 06:52 PM

Thanks.

eric mac · 07/03/2011, 11:27 PM

So my swabbie has been running for 4 days now, and the neck looks like I just cleaned it.

Also I'm really happy with how much better it's skimming. I even had to adjust the flow through the skimmer. It was skimming to wet.

forddna · 07/04/2011, 07:59 AM

About 4-5 days of skimming. Literally put it together and plugged it in and haven't touched a thing since.

forddna · 07/12/2011, 09:27 PM

Need quick help. Not having much fun searching the thread.

After about a week of running awesome, suddenly the bubbles are only going half as high as they were and not reaching the cup at all. Water level is the same. I'm using filter socks, so there shouldn't be any large debris getting into the pump. ??

moondoggy4 · 07/12/2011, 10:54 PM

forddna try boiling some RO water and remove the air tubing from the silencer and let the pump suck it in this should clean the venturi and solve the problem. Or the pump has slid over and is touching the side of the sump. Or you have something wedged in there also.

forddna · 07/13/2011, 06:35 AM

Nothing wedged, and it hasn't moved. This is weird. It's getting bubbles into the collection cup this morning. All I did was pull the pump out of the water, remove the air line, and let it drip dry upside down. I had just put it back together and fired it back up when I posted my question because it appeared to be the same still. But this morning, it seems to be working!

boxer385 · 07/28/2011, 03:39 PM

Does anybody know why their website is disabled?

Typlus5 · 07/28/2011, 05:54 PM

I haven't tried it it in a while. Just email John at this address. He will respond.

Ichthyman@ichthythings.com

ibscott · 08/04/2011, 12:07 PM

Unfortunately, it looks like production for the i-tech skimmers has stopped for the time being.

kuyatwo · 08/04/2011, 12:32 PM

Hopefully they restart I upgraded from a itech 100 to itech 200. Maybe in the future upgrade to bigger tank and will need a itech 400

Typlus5 · 08/05/2011, 06:58 AM

I've fighting my I-Tech 200 since I started using socks with it. Evertime I change socks, the skimmer goes friggin crazy and fills up. My normal process was to take the socks and spray the gunk off and place in brute. When I had 10 socks it was time to wash. I wash In a HE washer with a capfull of bleach and rinse twice and allow to thoroughly dry. (seems like what most do)

Here are the things I've done to try and combat it.

1) Turned off skimmer for 15 mins...30 mins...1 HOUR...still fills up the collection cup.
2) Stopped using bleach...still fills up the collection cup. Combined step one and two, no change.
3) Went back to bleach and triple rinsed and hung outside in the sun for 2 days. No help.
4) Rubbed my hands on the inlet of the skimmer pump ...works sometime but not all the time. I turn my back and it's bubbling up Texas Tea in the cup...

I've succumbed to turning down the skimmer and turn it back up (if I remember that day!) when I feel it's over it's temper tantrum.

I'd like to hear any other experiances you may have. thanks.

hankzilla · 08/05/2011, 07:51 AM

I’ve experienced the same after water changes with cup cleanings. I just wait about an hour or so afterwards before I turn it back on with mixed results definitly more positive than overruns. What happens is that I watch it of course and shut it down just as it starts to overrun only if I don't wait it out. As you have seen it runs best when dirty. I go two weeks between water changes and with cup cleanings and I’m curious on how long others are going between cleanings.

kc350twin · 08/05/2011, 08:08 AM

Is anyone else having trouble getting their cups off?

I used the suggested "super lube" to lube the oring and it seemed to make it harder at times. When I clean it and re-lube it works well for a short amount of time. After the week is threw and I need to clean the cup it is damn near impossible to get the cup off.

Any ideas.

Thanks
Kc3

hankzilla · 08/05/2011, 10:50 AM

Don't know if this will help but I do not apply the lube to the oring. I smear the lube around the bottom 1/4 inch or so of the outer skimmer base. Before I started using the lube my cup was almost imposible to remove in its tight space with about 1 inch clearance above the lid, and now it's prety easy. I apply the lube maybe 2 or 3 times a year.

moondoggy4 · 08/05/2011, 12:10 PM

Typlus5 use something like Amquel to remove the chlorine.

eric mac · 08/07/2011, 01:38 PM

Hey Typlus5, I've found if I boil the sock in RO/DI for a few min then let it cold b4 reusing. I don't get a crazy skimmer.

kuyatwo · 08/07/2011, 01:47 PM

Run extra rinse. I don't use bleach just run mine under hot water cycle. I wash 3 of them under hot water and extra rinse and have no issues and just air dry in the laundry room.

Typlus5 · 08/07/2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric mac

Hey Typlus5, I've found if I boil the sock in RO/DI for a few min then let it cold b4 reusing. I don't get a crazy skimmer.

You don't really do this? I can barely use the washer for the socks, my wife would flip coming home to sock stew!

eric mac · 08/07/2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typlus5

You don't really do this? I can barely use the washer for the socks, my wife would flip coming home to sock stew!

After it's been washed. I'll boil it. Maybe Im lucky my wife works. I do most of my maint while she's at work. So I don't get yeld at for not spending time with her, also for using her dishes for fish stuff as well. Shh she has no clue the sock filters get washed in the washer. I'd probably be killed.

Typlus5 · 08/07/2011, 07:37 PM

Dude, I want to party with you!

KafudaFish · 09/13/2011, 07:46 PM

Ok I have started using my i tech 100 again this week on a new system and I cannot find the beginning point to keep the skimmer running without it overflowing. I remember on my last system I ran the point somewhere just off center after the breaking in period but right now no matter what the cup fills pretty quickly.

With the white dot closest to the skimmer body being #1 where should I start? I know little movements make a huge difference with this skimmer but I cannot run it at night or while at work to make sure.

I looked for their forum but could not find it either.

Thanks.

reefrubble · 09/13/2011, 07:55 PM

Is the water level in your sump higher than it was in the other system ?

07/04/2011, 07:59 AM	#1356
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	About 4-5 days of skimming. Literally put it together and plugged it in and haven't touched a thing since. __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

07/12/2011, 09:27 PM	#1357
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Need quick help. Not having much fun searching the thread. After about a week of running awesome, suddenly the bubbles are only going half as high as they were and not reaching the cup at all. Water level is the same. I'm using filter socks, so there shouldn't be any large debris getting into the pump. ?? __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

07/13/2011, 06:35 AM	#1359
forddna Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Crossville, TN (Tampa native) Posts: 5,143	Nothing wedged, and it hasn't moved. This is weird. It's getting bubbles into the collection cup this morning. All I did was pull the pump out of the water, remove the air line, and let it drip dry upside down. I had just put it back together and fired it back up when I posted my question because it appeared to be the same still. But this morning, it seems to be working! __________________ ~Amanda~ Returning to the hobby after a 5+ year hiatus Current Tank Info: 93g Cube - Build in Progress

07/28/2011, 05:54 PM	#1361
Typlus5 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gonzales Louisiana Posts: 966	I haven't tried it it in a while. Just email John at this address. He will respond. Ichthyman@ichthythings.com __________________ TY I'm sure there's a way...and I have the will Current Tank Info: 110 Reef Savvy rimless, 40B sump, Current EFlux Return, XR15 Pros w/Reef Link, BK Mini 180 skimmer, MP40wES...driven by Apex

08/05/2011, 06:58 AM	#1364
Typlus5 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gonzales Louisiana Posts: 966	Is it Just Me? I've fighting my I-Tech 200 since I started using socks with it. Evertime I change socks, the skimmer goes friggin crazy and fills up. My normal process was to take the socks and spray the gunk off and place in brute. When I had 10 socks it was time to wash. I wash In a HE washer with a capfull of bleach and rinse twice and allow to thoroughly dry. (seems like what most do) Here are the things I've done to try and combat it. 1) Turned off skimmer for 15 mins...30 mins...1 HOUR...still fills up the collection cup. 2) Stopped using bleach...still fills up the collection cup. Combined step one and two, no change. 3) Went back to bleach and triple rinsed and hung outside in the sun for 2 days. No help. 4) Rubbed my hands on the inlet of the skimmer pump ...works sometime but not all the time. I turn my back and it's bubbling up Texas Tea in the cup... I've succumbed to turning down the skimmer and turn it back up (if I remember that day!) when I feel it's over it's temper tantrum. I'd like to hear any other experiances you may have. thanks. __________________ TY I'm sure there's a way...and I have the will Current Tank Info: 110 Reef Savvy rimless, 40B sump, Current EFlux Return, XR15 Pros w/Reef Link, BK Mini 180 skimmer, MP40wES...driven by Apex

06/30/2011, 11:04 AM	#1351
Typlus5 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gonzales Louisiana Posts: 966	That's awesome...heading out to the garage and rifle through my "boxes of stuff" now. I have everything on the list except the motor. However, I do have a 1/2 hp pool pump motor...hmmm....Binford 2000 wiper! Thanks.

06/30/2011, 11:41 AM	#1352
eric mac Moved On Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal, Redlands(deadlands i mean) Posts: 419	Let's try this link [URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6pXdDwLAVA&feature=youtube_gdata_player[URL] It's got to be RC cus it work on other forums.

06/30/2011, 01:25 PM	#1353
Typlus5 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gonzales Louisiana Posts: 966	Here you go... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6pXd...e_gdata_player

06/30/2011, 06:52 PM	#1354
eric mac Moved On Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal, Redlands(deadlands i mean) Posts: 419	Thanks.

07/03/2011, 11:27 PM	#1355
eric mac Moved On Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal, Redlands(deadlands i mean) Posts: 419	So my swabbie has been running for 4 days now, and the neck looks like I just cleaned it. Also I'm really happy with how much better it's skimming. I even had to adjust the flow through the skimmer. It was skimming to wet.

07/12/2011, 10:54 PM	#1358
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 10,944	forddna try boiling some RO water and remove the air tubing from the silencer and let the pump suck it in this should clean the venturi and solve the problem. Or the pump has slid over and is touching the side of the sump. Or you have something wedged in there also.

07/28/2011, 03:39 PM	#1360
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	Does anybody know why their website is disabled?

08/04/2011, 12:07 PM	#1362
ibscott Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Santa Clara, California Posts: 95	Unfortunately, it looks like production for the i-tech skimmers has stopped for the time being.

08/04/2011, 12:32 PM	#1363
kuyatwo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 409	Hopefully they restart I upgraded from a itech 100 to itech 200. Maybe in the future upgrade to bigger tank and will need a itech 400

08/05/2011, 07:51 AM	#1365
hankzilla Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: FTW, TX Posts: 63	I’ve experienced the same after water changes with cup cleanings. I just wait about an hour or so afterwards before I turn it back on with mixed results definitly more positive than overruns. What happens is that I watch it of course and shut it down just as it starts to overrun only if I don't wait it out. As you have seen it runs best when dirty. I go two weeks between water changes and with cup cleanings and I’m curious on how long others are going between cleanings. __________________ 5 years Current Tank Info: 115 gal DAS RR

08/05/2011, 08:08 AM	#1366
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Is anyone else having trouble getting their cups off? I used the suggested "super lube" to lube the oring and it seemed to make it harder at times. When I clean it and re-lube it works well for a short amount of time. After the week is threw and I need to clean the cup it is damn near impossible to get the cup off. Any ideas. Thanks Kc3 __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

08/05/2011, 10:50 AM	#1367
hankzilla Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: FTW, TX Posts: 63	Don't know if this will help but I do not apply the lube to the oring. I smear the lube around the bottom 1/4 inch or so of the outer skimmer base. Before I started using the lube my cup was almost imposible to remove in its tight space with about 1 inch clearance above the lid, and now it's prety easy. I apply the lube maybe 2 or 3 times a year. __________________ 5 years Current Tank Info: 115 gal DAS RR

08/05/2011, 12:10 PM	#1368
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 10,944	Typlus5 use something like Amquel to remove the chlorine.

08/07/2011, 01:38 PM	#1369
eric mac Moved On Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal, Redlands(deadlands i mean) Posts: 419	Hey Typlus5, I've found if I boil the sock in RO/DI for a few min then let it cold b4 reusing. I don't get a crazy skimmer.

08/07/2011, 01:47 PM	#1370
kuyatwo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flower Mound, Texas Posts: 409	Run extra rinse. I don't use bleach just run mine under hot water cycle. I wash 3 of them under hot water and extra rinse and have no issues and just air dry in the laundry room.

08/07/2011, 07:37 PM	#1373
Typlus5 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gonzales Louisiana Posts: 966	Dude, I want to party with you! __________________ TY I'm sure there's a way...and I have the will Current Tank Info: 110 Reef Savvy rimless, 40B sump, Current EFlux Return, XR15 Pros w/Reef Link, BK Mini 180 skimmer, MP40wES...driven by Apex

09/13/2011, 07:46 PM	#1374
KafudaFish Cyprinius carpio Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,496	Ok I have started using my i tech 100 again this week on a new system and I cannot find the beginning point to keep the skimmer running without it overflowing. I remember on my last system I ran the point somewhere just off center after the breaking in period but right now no matter what the cup fills pretty quickly. With the white dot closest to the skimmer body being #1 where should I start? I know little movements make a huge difference with this skimmer but I cannot run it at night or while at work to make sure. I looked for their forum but could not find it either. Thanks.

09/13/2011, 07:55 PM	#1375
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	Is the water level in your sump higher than it was in the other system ? __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system