Turbo Flotor 1000

[Chris Jones]

i am considering getting the turbo flotor 1000 classic for my sump. i know the height of this unit is 21", what i dont know is how much additional space is needed to remove/replace cup for cleaning. my cabinet has 23.5" clearance. that leaves 2.5". will i have to slide out my refugium just to do this maintenance??? thanks.

[Craig Manoukian]

Great choice in skimmer. Can you have your skimmer accessible by having your sump on the end? I cut the end out of my cabinet for just that reason. Not enough clearance under tha cainet stand.

[Chris Jones]

Unfortunately, no i cant cut out the end of my stand. as it is now, i will be cutting a hole in one of my partitions under in the cabinet to accomodate the length of the 20 short. i was hoping that there is enough clearance. otherwise i would see if i can lean it out toward the front of the cabinet to get the top off.
I would just like to know of owners of the 1000 or those in the know, how much room to take off the cup. as you said, this is a good choice for a skimmer, my only other choice would be the Aqua-C Urchin Pro, which also stands 21" tall and has a good reputation, but i found info stating it needed 26" minimum for proper maintenance.
Input greatly appreciated!

[Matt Rogers]

Well going from memory of my buddie's Turboflotor and this pic, I'd say you'd be ok.

You'll get the cap off - but like you were thinking, you have to lean it and pull it out or apart to do the big clean.

[Chris Jones]

thanks Matt, I believe it will work too. i dont mind the tilt and pull out for the big clean, i'll probably pull it all the way out anyway.

[Craig Manoukian]

Post pics as you go along!

[Chris Jones]

with pleasure. i wish you could see how it looks in my head, real kick ass. lol.