- Trigger Systems has quite a few purpose-built sumps packed
with features for reefers that want to implement
a specific method of reef-keeping, and their platinum sumps
are a great addition to that lineup.
They are a fully loaded and feature-rich sump centered
around a capable fleece roller for reefers that wanna take
full advantage of automatic mechanical filtration,
giving them a more hands-free solution for the removal
of solid waste and debris like uneaten food and fish poop.
They are also a more customizable option
with not only an adjustable baffle,
but also a removable baffle and cross-brace
for those who would rather have one larger section
instead of two smaller ones, plus you actually get a pair
of fleece rolls when you pick up the sump,
which is a really nice touch.
The platinum sumps are available in rectangular versions
in 26, 34, and 39-inch lengths
as well as a compact 20-inch cube model,
which will be more than enough to cover smaller reef systems
all the way up to larger reef systems
that require up to 3,000 gallons per hour of flow
through the filtration, which is quite a lot.
All four models come with a pair of one-inch drains
that feed into the fleece roller,
plus an extra one-inch drain fitting that can be placed
over the first chamber as an emergency
or auxiliary drain or over the return section
so that you can hard-plumb your return line to the sump.
Water enters the sump at the back left-hand corner
through a pair of one-inch bulkheads
and then feeds into the center
of the fleece roller through a rectangular opening.
It can then pass through the fleece
both through the bottom and through the right side
as it moves into the filtration section.
From there, it's gonna travel across the sump
and through the removable baffle
if you have it installed and then up
and over the adjustable baffle,
down through the built-in filtration trays
with the foam pad, and then out of the bottom
and into the return section,
where it can get sent back up to the display tank.
Now, before I dive into the fleece roller,
let's take a look at everything else
that this sump has going for it.
Just like their other high-end sumps,
the platinum series gives you pro holders,
push-connected dosing tube holders, adjustable cable clips,
a media chamber with foam pre-filter built
into the adjustable baffle for controlling the water height
in the sump, along with that movable
and removable baffle that I touched on earlier,
which is a really smart way
of making this sump more adaptable.
Instead of being locked into two smaller sections
of equal proportions, you actually have the ability
to move that baffle just about anywhere you'd like
to create two custom-sized sections
to suit your specific needs, or just remove it entirely
for a much larger single section.
The baffle uses soft gaskets on each end
along with thumb screws to extend those end plates
to put pressure on both sides of the sump to hold it
in place, along with the crossbar to sit above it
to make sure the sump doesn't bow under that pressure.
It's a really smart design that adds
some much-appreciated flexibility to this sump
so that you know it's going to be able to work
for your style of reefing, which of course,
if you're getting this platinum series,
definitely includes using a fleece roller.
You'll be using either an eight-inch-wide roll
for the 20-cube and 26-inch models
or a 10-inch-wide roll for the 34 and 39-inch models.
Trigger Systems' fleece roller is very similar
to other standard fleece rollers in operation.
It uses a very quiet, high-torque motor to roll up
the fleece and a set of sensors to detect
water level changes as the fleece gets dirty.
The controls for the fleece roller are sitting right up
on top near the back of the sump, where it's easy to access,
with a pair of buttons on the side,
one for power and the other for advancing the fleece
manually, as well as a set of indicator lights
right on the front for visual confirmation.
This fleece roller's also really simple to operate.
Once you've fed the fleece from the new roll
down through the rollers and back up,
installed the clear high-flow plates if you need them,
and attached the opposite end of the fleece
to the waste roller, you can set the water level
in the sump to your desired operating height
and then adjust the dual sensors inside of the roller
to the correct height based on your water level.
They use a really smart magnetic track system
to make sure that they're held properly in place.
Not only does it keep the sensors centered,
but it also prevents them from being able to rotate
so that they're always in the correct position.
In the return section, the backup sensor makes sure
that it doesn't needlessly roll up new fleece
if the entire sump overfills, which can happen
when you turn off the return pump during maintenance.
So you'll wanna place it an inch or so
above the normal water height for your return section,
and they've given you lots of wire length,
so you can place it on whichever panel's
going to work best for your setup.
When it comes to general maintenance
or replacing any components, Trigger Systems did a great job
of making sure that you can access all parts
of the sump with relative ease, including the wire tracks
for the sensors, which are completely removable.
Naturally, removing and replacing the old fleece
for new fleece is simple as well, and you can see
exactly how to do it in this complete setup guide
from Trigger Systems.
Check it out.
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