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Skimmer Maintance?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Kpotter2, Jul 4, 2012.

  1. Jul 4, 2012 #1
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    So how often does everyone take there skimmer out and clean it(rinse it out)and clean pump? I have been just cleaning the skim cup. Whats everyone do out there.
     
  2. Jul 4, 2012 #2
    mthomp

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    I do what you do. I would almost have to rip my tank down to get my skimmer out.
     
  3. Jul 4, 2012 #3
    B-Rad

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    I clean my cup 1 every 2 weeks and clean every thing once a month.
     
  4. Jul 4, 2012 #4
    Killernights

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    i clean out the neck of the skimmer with my hand about once a month and clean the whole skimmer out when it looks like it needs is (about every 6 months)
     
  5. Jul 4, 2012 #5
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Great info guys. Keep it coming I wish I could only clean my cup once every 1 to 2 weeks. I have to clean my cup out every other day. Is that too often?
    This is what it looks like in 24 hours or so. its more wet then dry. I think its a good mix of wet and dry for me, but how do you really tell its good? If I let it go 2 day or so it gets even more thick of a skim in the chamber of the cup and have to scrap my finger around it to clean it.
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  6. Jul 4, 2012 #6
    Killernights

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    personaly i think you have it running to wet, but if you can keep up on the top off for your system and it's working for you then i wouldnt change it. My skimmer is turned down so it produces more of a slime with some water instead of the light brown water you are getting.
     
  7. Jul 4, 2012 #7
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    After 24 hours it starts to really get paste like inside the cup and in the neck of the cup. I have a diy auto top off.
     
  8. Jul 4, 2012 #8
    Killernights

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    then that sounds about right, my skimmer runs really wet right after i have cleaned it out but then backs down after a few hours. i have to use a toothbrush to clean my cup out once a week, i can let it go up to 2 weeks but i try not to.
     
  9. Jul 4, 2012 #9
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Yep sounds like mine if i let it go. I have let ot go as long as a week then i feel i have to clean it. Lol i was thinking it makes the skimmer work harder.
     
  10. Jul 4, 2012 #10
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    hey what kind of skimmer is that?
     
  11. Jul 4, 2012 #11
    Killernights

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    it doesn't make it work harder but it won't work as efficiently
     
  12. Jul 4, 2012 #12
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Thats kind of what i was thinking too.sounds like i am doing it correctly.
    Ty much
     

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