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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 5000
consists of:
- reaction pipe, 200 mm (8 inch) diameter
and bayonet socket
- conical collection cup
- venturi pump
OCEAN RUNNER 3500
with
needle wheel
- two large outlet ports (40 mm)
- inlet with hose tail connection (20 mm)
- drain ball valve at the base of the skimmer
with hose tail connection (25 mm)
- air tube for the venturi pump.
1.
Top lid
2.
Foam cup
3.
O-ring
4.
Reaction pipe
5.
Water inlet
6.
Outlet fittings
7.
Adrustion valves
8.
Needle wheel pump
9.
Needle wheel
impeller
10.
air injection nozzle
with connection for
air tube
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