Tunze 9410 DC owners

[shoelaceike]

Anyone have one of these? I'm reading good things I just want to know about the noise level....thanks

 

[Quietman]

Can't hear it at all....sump door is cracked open and I'm 6 ft away. Of course, I have some Charlie Parker on...but still, very quiet.

 

[Quietman]

And I love it! All those people talking about how to tune a skimmer for foam or tea or whatever....just drop it in and adjust the speed once or twice. Haven't done more than clean the cup in 8 months. Bit pricey and bit old on style (I guess - pretty skimmer isn't a big thing for me - I want it easy and functional). It just works! And support is fantastic on anything Tunze thanks to Roger!

 

[shoelaceike]

And I love it! All those people talking about how to tune a skimmer for foam or tea or whatever....just drop it in and adjust the speed once or twice. Haven't done more than clean the cup in 8 months. Bit pricey and bit old on style (I guess - pretty skimmer isn't a big thing for me - I want it easy and functional). It just works! And support is fantastic on anything Tunze thanks to Roger!

Ya thats all I want. Something that is set and forget and is quiet. Does it overflow when adding a new filter sock?

 

[Quietman]

Don't use filter socks, but change out sponge doesn't cause issue. Only time had overflows were early on when using NoPoX - had to turn skimmer off for a few hours. Stopped using NoPoX (unrelated - tank just matured) and no overflows since. Quietly fills up over a couple weeks and I empty it. Only have 170 - so bit overkill (but on purpose). It dials down enough to support it just fine plus if (when) I go bigger, I'm set.

 

[shoelaceike]

Don't use filter socks, but change out sponge doesn't cause issue. Only time had overflows were early on when using NoPoX - had to turn skimmer off for a few hours. Stopped using NoPoX (unrelated - tank just matured) and no overflows since. Quietly fills up over a couple weeks and I empty it. Only have 170 - so bit overkill (but on purpose). It dials down enough to support it just fine plus if (when) I go bigger, I'm set.

On a 170 gallon or red sea 170?

 

[shoelaceike]

Don't use filter socks, but change out sponge doesn't cause issue. Only time had overflows were early on when using NoPoX - had to turn skimmer off for a few hours. Stopped using NoPoX (unrelated - tank just matured) and no overflows since. Quietly fills up over a couple weeks and I empty it. Only have 170 - so bit overkill (but on purpose). It dials down enough to support it just fine plus if (when) I go bigger, I'm set.

Also, are there micro bubbles?

 

[Quietman]

Never. Plus I don't use the output sock with the skimmer.

 

[Quietman]

On a 170 gallon or red sea 170?

Red Sea 170.

 

[shoelaceike]

Never. Plus I don't use the output sock with the skimmer.

Is the DC model worth $70 more?

 

[X-37B]

Is the DC model worth $70 more?

Yes. I have both get the dc.

 

[X-37B]

Quiet, change sock, feed, work in tank, glue frags, clean the cup.
All have no effect on performance.
I have the dc on my 120 for 1.5 years now.
No doors.
Standard on my 45 frag and it does make noise.
No bubbles and I do not use the sock.
Return is right next to skimmer.
No baffles in sump.
Best water height is 6.5".

 

[shoelaceike]

Quiet, change sock, feed, work in tank, glue frags, clean the cup.
All have no effect on performance.
I have the dc on my 120 for 1.5 years now.
No doors.
Standard on my 45 frag and it does make noise.
No bubbles and I do not use the sock.
Return is right next to skimmer.
No baffles in sump.
Best water height is 6.5".

Thanks!

 

[Quietman]

Is the DC model worth $70 more?

No, it's worth a lot more than that but don't tell Tunze. Was trying to find the warranty... remember it being very good for a DC pump. I expect it to last 5 years.

 

[shoelaceike]

Don't use filter socks, but change out sponge doesn't cause issue. Only time had overflows were early on when using NoPoX - had to turn skimmer off for a few hours. Stopped using NoPoX (unrelated - tank just matured) and no overflows since. Quietly fills up over a couple weeks and I empty it. Only have 170 - so bit overkill (but on purpose). It dials down enough to support it just fine plus if (when) I go bigger, I'm set.

Hey, I just set up this skimmer and a couple of questions....first, it leans to the side of the pump, is that normal? Also, I am getting pretty heavy micro bubbles, should I expect that to go away?

 

[shoelaceike]

 

[shoelaceike]

This is the current water height. Higher or lower?

 

[Quietman]

You have to extend the intake a bit for stability when empty. Once it fills with water its stable. It operates over range of water heights, I think 8" is max...maybe 9" anyway I'm at max. It'll take a bit to break in and not over bubble. That's just the clean plastic developing a film. I tried soaking in vinegar with less success. Just took off lid and let it overflow for a week. I think it's on my build thread. But I remember getting really frustrated and then the next day was purring like a kitten. Bubble height perfect. Been that way ever since.

 

[shoelaceike]

You have to extend the intake a bit for stability when empty. Once it fills with water its stable. It operates over range of water heights, I think 8" is max...maybe 9" anyway I'm at max. It'll take a bit to break in and not over bubble. That's just the clean plastic developing a film. I tried soaking in vinegar with less success. Just took off lid and let it overflow for a week. I think it's on my build thread. But I remember getting really frustrated and then the next day was purring like a kitten. Bubble height perfect. Been that way ever since.

Thanks. Besides for the bubbles this thing is already skimming. Not silent but not annoying either....

 

[shoelaceike]

You have to extend the intake a bit for stability when empty. Once it fills with water its stable. It operates over range of water heights, I think 8" is max...maybe 9" anyway I'm at max. It'll take a bit to break in and not over bubble. That's just the clean plastic developing a film. I tried soaking in vinegar with less success. Just took off lid and let it overflow for a week. I think it's on my build thread. But I remember getting really frustrated and then the next day was purring like a kitten. Bubble height perfect. Been that way ever since.

Anyway to get rid of the popcorn sound? I think it's bubbles popping.