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Idiomas disponibles
1. Basics
During the protein skimming process organic pollutants in the aquarium water, i. e. protein
compounds formed by the excretions of animals, are attached to fine air bubbles as a mono-
molecular film. These air bubbles are pushed against the inflowing water in the reaction pipe so
that there is a long contact time. Enriched with organic substances, they rise to the top and form a
strong foam which is dehydrated in the reaction pipe and then passes into the collection cup.
Using this method, removal of organic pollutants from the aquarium water takes place whereas
during bacterial processes they are merely transformed and not removed.
2. Product description
The Turboflotor consists of:
- reaction pipe, 200 mm (8 inches) diameter and bayonet socket
- conical collection cup
- venturi pump with Aqua Medic air wheel
- two large outlet ports (40 mm)
- inlet with hose tail connection (22 x 20 mm)
- drain ball valve at the base of the skimmer with hose tail connection (28 x 25 mm)
- air tube for venturi pump
The skimmer is available in 2 versions:
Type
Outlet
height
Turboflotor
5000
80 cm
baby ECO
Turboflotor
155 cm
single 6.0
3. Principle of operation
The aquarium water is pumped to the skimmer using a separate pump (not included) which should
have a capacity of approx. 2,000 - 4,000 litres/hour. The relative positions of the inlet and outlet
ports ensures the maximum contact time of the air bubbles in the counter-current.
The venturi pump draws the water from the skimmer and mixes it with air. Within the pump
housing the bubbles are cut into very fine pieces by the Aqua Medic air wheel. The air/water
mixture is pumped back into the skimmer.
The treated water flows out of the bottom of the skimmer and is pumped through the two
transparent pipes positioned outside the skimmer back into the aquarium.
Total
Venturi
height
pump
Eco Runner 3700
107 cm
with air wheel
Eco Runner 6000
185 cm
with air wheel
Power
Capacity
consumption
38 Watts
up to 2,000 l
55 Watts
up to 3.500 l
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