how do you clean out a venturi?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by oldfishkeeper, Dec 10, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    May 30, 2008
    Messages:
    3,677
    but make sure you do it right.....or else!!!!:p
     
    Daniel072, Dec 11, 2012
    Daniel072, Dec 11, 2012
    #11

    2. Click Here!

  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2012
    Messages:
    7,660
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Sounds simple enough.....thanks!
     
    oldfishkeeper, Dec 11, 2012
    oldfishkeeper, Dec 11, 2012
    #12
  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2012
    Messages:
    7,660
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Update, did the flush the tube today and it really did seem to help! Thanks all for the advice!
     
    oldfishkeeper, Dec 12, 2012
    oldfishkeeper, Dec 12, 2012
    #13
  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    May 30, 2008
    Messages:
    3,677
    Yep.....I do it about once per month.
     
    Daniel072, Dec 12, 2012
    Daniel072, Dec 12, 2012
    #14
  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2012
    Messages:
    7,660
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    I believe I will make a point to do it as well....
     
    oldfishkeeper, Dec 12, 2012
    oldfishkeeper, Dec 12, 2012
    #15
  6. azjohnny

    azjohnny Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2012
    Messages:
    136
    Location:
    Phoenix
    I will heat up a glass or small bowl of RO/DI water in the microwave and put the airline in the water and it will suck the water up no need to inject the water into the tube.

    every 3 months remove the pump and disassemble and soak parts in vinegar or run the pump in a container of vinegar ....this will dissolve any calcareous material...you can do the same for any powerheads
     
    azjohnny, Dec 21, 2012
    azjohnny, Dec 21, 2012
    #16

    7. Click Here!

  7. Scuba Ken

    Scuba Ken Ritteri Anemone

    Joined:
    May 7, 2011
    Messages:
    646
    Location:
    Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, canada
    This really is a wonderful place to be :)

    Merry Christmas guys
     
    Scuba Ken, Dec 22, 2012
    Scuba Ken, Dec 22, 2012
    #17
  8. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2011
    Messages:
    3,471
    +1 Also, I like to run the skimmer overnight in about a 30% vinegar solution.

    For sure, Merry Christmas as well :thumb_up:
     
    m2434, Dec 22, 2012
    m2434, Dec 22, 2012
    #18
Page 2 of 2