Advice on adjusting Via Aqua hangon Skimmer 911!!!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by orly20, Apr 18, 2006.

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  1. orly20

    orly20 Plankton

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    I have had the skimmer for over a year and never used it. now im setting up a tank and thought on slappin it on BUT it sounds like Horror

    WHY>?
    How do or what do i have to do to make it quieter?
    Is it a breakin in period? Or what
    Please help
     
    orly20, Apr 18, 2006
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    What sound is it making and and where is the sound coming from?

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Apr 18, 2006
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  3. orly20

    orly20 Plankton

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    The soud comes from the compartment where the motor is joining with the air coming in from the tube. Creating the Venturi method (i guess)
    I noticed some sluggy stuff on the top of the neck of the collection cup
    the tank has only been running for a week with the skimmer.
     
    orly20, Apr 22, 2006
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