Skim on Skim contact? :o)

[Bifferwine]

The tube labeled "?" should be left open just like it is. It's not for water to pass through to go to the sump, it's to allow air to escape so the water flows more freely. My skimmer (an Octopus also) has the exact same thing. I don't know if it will still work as designed, since the pipe to the sump is going straight up. It should be at the same level as the skimmer, so the water will take the path of least resistance (and flow through the pipe horizontally). I think if left as is, the water is just as likely to go up the empty pipe (the one marked "?").

 

[andysgirl8800]

SO, if I understand you correctly, I have it all labeled correctly, but the output to the sump should be lower than the air inlet ("?") so it will flow back into the sump?

 

[Bifferwine]

Yes, I think so. You can always try it, and have one hand on the plug in case water shoots out the top.

 

[andysgirl8800]

*LOL* now wouldn't THAT be interesting! Methinks this should be attempted in the bathtub! *LOL*