AquaC introduces the new 2002 EV
Series – quite possibly the most powerful in-sump foam fractioners ever.
The redesigned and improved EV
Series skimmers raise AquaC’s spray injection skimming (U.S. Patent #
6,156,209) to a new level in terms of efficiency, performance, and value. A new baffling system combined with a
significantly larger mixing box results in far less turbulence and increased
contact time. The net effect is a
dramatic increase in skimmer performance despite a drop in pump pressure requirements. AquaC’s molded spray injector now
generates a significantly larger number of microbubbles, boosting overall
performance to unbelievable levels considering such low pump pressure
requirements.
Over the last four years, AquaC
has focused on offering exceptional customer service and innovative skimmer
designs. The 2002 EV Series is the
net result of a cooperative effort between customers, industry experts, and the
company president/chief designer.
AquaC understands that the reef hobby needs a skimmer that is compact,
energy efficient, quiet, and most of all… powerful.
New features for 2002 include:
·
The new EV Series skimmers are designed to run in sumps
without being raised. The
output gate valve has been increased to a height of 9” (EV-120/180 models),
which means that as long as your sump level is 9” or lower you will not
need to worry about fluctuations having an impact on skimming consistency. The
powerful EV-240 can sit in water as deep as 10”.
·
The addition of a precision ball valve for airflow
control allows the aquarist to fine tune the skimmer’s output. Unlike most other high performance
skimmers in this class, the EV is remarkably silent. The spray injection system does not generate the sucking
noises typical of venturi and Beckett units.
·
The John Guest “Speedfit” fitting is a
great feature you will only find on AquaC ozone-equipped skimmers. This fitting is standard on models
EV-240 and above, and can be ordered on the EV-120/180 ($5.00 option, special
order, not stocked inhouse).
Aquarists may also connect their calcium reactor effluent line to the
skimmer’s speedfit connection.
The pH of a calcium reactor effluent typically falls between 6.5-6.9,
and over time the addition of this low pH effluent can have a deleterious
effect on the system’s pH level.
By dosing your effluent directly into the skimmer, excess CO2 will be
“blown off” into the atmosphere and the tank pH will remain
unaffected.
·
The improved “Twist-Lock” collection cup
and cap makes for a secure, flanged connection without the need for set screws
or other locking type unions.
Simply twist to crack the seal (EPDM gaskets) and removal requires a
scant ¼” clearance. The new EV Series skimmers can be operated
with AquaC’s auto-waste container, which are available in 2.5 and 5 liter
sizes.
·
Increased contact time = more protein removal. The size of the mixing box has been
increased on all models by approximately 40%. To accommodate the extra foam the skimmers now feature
taller and wider reaction towers, as well.
SPECS
• Height:
20"
•
Footprint: 9" x 5.75"
• Input:
3/4" hose barb
• Output:
1" gate valve
• "
John Guest "Speedfit" fitting on ozone/calcium reactor models
(optional, special order)
• 3/8"
FTP air inlet with precision ball
valve for foam tuning
•
5/8" collection cup drain
• 5"
x 6" OD foam tower
•
Auto-waste container compatible - flanges feature EPDM gaskets
• Patented
Spray Injection System (U.S. Patent # 6,156,209)
Recommended Pumps: (sold
separate)
• Sen 700
• Mag 700
• Rio 3100
• Dolphin
DP-800
• Iwaki 20
RLT
• Little
Giant 3 MDQ
*All of the above
pumps have been tested with this skimmer and meet our high standards for performance. If you have a question
regarding pump choices please contact us!
