Andrew Butler
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I'm looking for some input from anyone who owns or has experience of a Vuppa II please.
To start us off @Geoffrey Rea @Shinobi and @Siege have experience I believe so hopefully you will give your input.
To start us off @Geoffrey Rea @Shinobi and @Siege have experience I believe so hopefully you will give your input.
- What height do you run the skimmer in relation to your water level; do you allow water in through the slot only or so it enters over the top and if so by how much, be as specific as you can. Different places say different things and the same with photos and videos I've come across.
- How do you deal with evaporation; do you use an ATO, keep a watering can at hand or something else. I probably lose 5mm of water over the course of a few days, something I need to measure to know for sure.
- How do you find the noise; something I hadn't been aware of is the continual switching noise it makes, ADA acknowledge thisas you will see, to be honest I'd expect more from such a company and particularly at a price this product is. It's a kind of low tone clicking every few seconds which I've found annoying. I'd hope it was due to the height I had it sat at but from things I've heard so far it may not be.
ADA state:
"VUPPA-II, an effective surface oil skimmer, uses a floating switch to avoid cavitation in the pump. The floating switch repeatedly turns on and off according to the amount of water coming into the main unit of VUPPA-II. The switching noise may occur, but that is not malfunctioning." - What do you think to the adjustment method in general and do you find adjusting by hand is enough or you need a screwdriver.
- What's your opinion of the fitting being steel either side of the glass with no cushioning