Any Trigger Platinum sump users out there?

[arking_mark]

I've noticed with my Platinum 34 that the 1st chamber after the filter roller has no surface flow which causes a film to develop.

Anyone else experiencing this? Is there a solution to this?

 

[Damion123]

I've noticed with my Platinum 34 that the 1st chamber after the filter roller has no surface flow which causes a film to develop.

Anyone else experiencing this? Is there a solution to this?

Are you talking about a film on the blue baffle with the diamond holes in it?

 

[arking_mark]

Are you talking about a film on the blue baffle with the diamond holes in it?

No. Film on the water after the roller matt. The baffle with the fish cut out does not allow the top of the water to move. Over time, this water has developed a film. This appears to be a design flaw?

 

[MikeTheNewbie]

Mine had the surface film too until yesterday when I placed a new Skimmer in the 1st chamber.
Now my problem is that the Skimmer exhaust micro bubbles that are collecting in the Apex probes and causing bad readings.
I wish the probe holder wasn't glued to the 1st chamber.

 

[Damion123]

I have my skimmer in that first chamber with before the baffle with the fish cut out. Maybe that is why I have not noticed the surface film.

 

[arking_mark]

Mine had the surface film too until yesterday when I placed a new Skimmer in the 1st chamber.
Now my problem is that the Skimmer exhaust micro bubbles that are collecting in the Apex probes and causing bad readings.
I wish the probe holder wasn't glued to the 1st chamber.

The GHL probes aren't meant to be fully submerged...so I can't really use the built in holder. I ending up getting a magnetic one that I have on the opposite side of the sump. This allows me to easily calibrate the sensors and use them of testing water from my other tanks...

 

[Empire]

I noticed that at first as well. I have a few koralia nanos in the sump. I've also noticed a flim in the return chamber as well. Odd to me since I have a solid 1500gph.

 

[Damion123]

I feel like I can’t turn my return pump up too high. If I do the chamber with the filer roll fills up and overflows out the back. Any ideas how I can increase flow and keep level in filter chamber lower?

 

[Empire]

Sounds like an overflow issue. What is your overflow rated at?

 

[Damion123]

Sounds like an overflow issue. What is your overflow rated at?

Why do you think it’s an over flow issue? I am not sure what the over flow of my tank is rated it, it’s an innovative marine int 75.

 

[Empire]

well maybe I’m wrong. Could be other things but after first thought, my guess is overflow.

you’re return pump might be too strong for your overflow. Meaning your pumping out more water than you’re draining into the sump.

other option could be that the roller isn’t activating, not allowing the water to drain through your sump.

can you confirm your roller is being activated?

 

[Damion123]

Right now the float switch in the filter section is as high as it will go, so the level in that section is at its max. If I put the float switch lower, then the roller is almost constantly on. I had to turn down the flow on my Vectra M2, I think I am running it at maybe 25-30% of its max (max flow is rated at 2000 GPH). The overflow is rated at 750-1500 GPH, so I didn't think it was an over flow problem. I am sure I am with in the range for the overflow. If anything I think that the filter fleece section cannot handle any more flow than it is right now. Trigger says the Platinum sumps are rated to 3000 GPH, but I doubt it.

 

[arking_mark]

Right now the float switch in the filter section is as high as it will go, so the level in that section is at its max. If I put the float switch lower, then the roller is almost constantly on. I had to turn down the flow on my Vectra M2, I think I am running it at maybe 25-30% of its max (max flow is rated at 2000 GPH). The overflow is rated at 750-1500 GPH, so I didn't think it was an over flow problem. I am sure I am with in the range for the overflow. If anything I think that the filter fleece section cannot handle any more flow than it is right now. Trigger says the Platinum sumps are rated to 3000 GPH, but I doubt it.

I'm guessing this has to do with your last baffle and the height your keeping your sump at. Drop that a couple inches and turn it up...

 

[Damion123]

I'm guessing this has to do with your last baffle and the height your keeping your sump at. Drop that a couple inches and turn it up...

The last baffle is actually all the way down. You can actually see a difference in height from the fleece chamber to the next chamber where I have the skimmer.

 

[arking_mark]

How about some pictures?

 

[Damion123]

I am at work so I cant take any pics right now. But I see in your pics that you have a higher level in your fleece section, than the second section. I also have the same thing. I guess that is just the way the sump is. I was just wanting to turn up the flow rate on the return pump, but when I do it over flows the fleece section.

How high do you have your return pump set at?

 

[becon776]

I have a question. I am wondering about the power supply. anyone with an apex no doubt has those 12vdc outlets sitting there collecting dust. wondering what anyine knows abiut this power supply. I THINK that it is in fact 12V. would be nice to be able to wire in the 12v cord from Neptune and use. that would be mint ti be able to control and get some data about how often it runs and maybe write some rules in case it goes crazy and just starts spinning (has happened and burned thru half a roll).

 

[becon776]

i wish that trigger had a forum on here :-(

 

[MikeTheNewbie]

I have a question. I am wondering about the power supply. anyone with an apex no doubt has those 12vdc outlets sitting there collecting dust. wondering what anyine knows abiut this power supply. I THINK that it is in fact 12V. would be nice to be able to wire in the 12v cord from Neptune and use. that would be mint ti be able to control and get some data about how often it runs and maybe write some rules in case it goes crazy and just starts spinning (has happened and burned thru half a roll).

I like your idea. I wanted to do it myself. I have the AC power supply connected to the apex power bar (EB832) but the power draw of the fleece motor/controller is not discernible from the one on stand by. It just varies between 1 and 3 w regardless of the motor being active or not.
Regarding powering it from the 24v outlets, I don't think the power bar measures power draw from those, only from the AC outlets and the overall consumption.
Please share if you find a way.

 

[becon776]

I sent Trigger support an email we will see how it works out. and yeah yiur right i dont think there is power monitoring on 24vdc. I wish the had this as an option similiar to avast marine with ato and skimmer locker.
could as easy as cut power cord and splice in the apex cable.
i think could be able to write rules though. e.g. if pump=off then off or create a timeout. would be helpful.