Skimmer Help

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by dandk2261999, Apr 24, 2014.

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  1. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I've had that problem. A quick, easy solution is to place the intake end of the airline into about half a cup of RO/DI freshwater and let the pump pull it in. That dissolves the salt and flushes it out of the venturi.
     
    Mr. Bill, Apr 25, 2014
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  2. dandk2261999

    dandk2261999 Bristle Worm

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    Good to know. What level of water is typical for those type skimmers. Mine is in 11 inches
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    That may be a bit too high. Most folks claim to get best performance at 8 - 9 inches.
     
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  4. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Yep, about 9 inches deep, and as I said I run RO/DI thru the air intake every few days.

    Very little adjustment needed.
     
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