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The AquaC Auto Waste Collector is an
accessory which is available in two sizes (2.5/5.0 liter) that will
work with all the 2002 EV series skimmers. It will not work with
pre 2002 EV skimmers such as the EV-90/150/200, or any of the Remora or
Urchin skimmers. Doing so can result in a flood in the event of skimmer
overflow. The unit is completely assembled and comes
with two different sized barb fittings, depending on the EV skimmer
model you have, the correct size barb fitting is provided. The top
cover is bayonet mount which prevents air pressure from lifting the lid
and ensures the built in ball valve will function as the waste
container fills with waste. A carbon chamber is also mounted to the top
lid and has a screen fastened inside the chamber to hold the carbon in
place. A large grain size carbon is recommended to ensure optimum
air flow. The carbon chamber feature is useful when running ozone
through the John Guest fitting in EV series
skimmers.
Screen for holding
carbon
Cap
with vent holes How Does It Work? As the air and waste the skimmer produces flows down through
the collection cup drain and into the Auto Waste Container, the
skimmate and air will slowly push the ball upwards until it covers the
hole in the lid. Once covered, air is unable to flow freely
through the Auto Waste Container which creates back pressure on the
skimmer causing foaming to become greatly reduced and causes waste
collection to cease preventing overflow and flooding. The device
is simple to install requiring only a short piece of hose connected to
the collection cup drain barb on the skimmer.
A simple installation process
Pros Easy to clean Will work with other brands of skimmers that
are also waste collector friendly. In other words, sealed
skimmers that do not have vent holes in the collection
cup. that features a bayonet mount/twist lock
collection cup lid. Cons None Bottom Line A well made product at an affordable
price. In the four weeks I have used the product I found no
problems with its
use.
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