Reef Octopus 150SS new install

[Steve Maxwell]

I have one of these in my sump and am not sure how to dial it in. I have the water in the sump at the proper level (per reef octopus instructions). I also know you should wait until it is broken in before you truly dial it in...but what do you set it on in the meantime? Does it matter? I had it set at "min" and it just bubbles like crazy and water pours out of the top. I set it around 3 or so and it still bubbles like crazy, but at least water isn't pouring out of the top.

 

[Greasemonkey13]

I have the 150 alive it but think my pump is on its way out after a little more than 2 years. Does that model have a ball value or something to control water flow if so that is how

 

[Steve Maxwell]

Nah...you turn the adjustment pipe that is attached to a gate valve (I believe)

 

[SATXBrian]

Mine did the same thing. It took about 24 hours to "calm down" and not immediately fill the cup. I just let it run.

After 3 or 4 days, I was able to get it dialed in exactly how I wanted it...tweaking a little over those 3 or 4 days.

Hope this helps a little.

Brian

 

[Greasemonkey13]

Yes sorry gate valve. As others say just let it run for a few days to a week then work on getting it dialed in.