Protein Skimmer

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by ao72689, Jun 18, 2012.

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

Page 1 of 2
  1. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2011
    Messages:
    240
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Hello all,

    I have an SWC protein cone skimmer, it has not been working the past couple weeks, and i cannot figure out why.

    Any help or suggestions??

    Thanks!!
     
    ao72689, Jun 18, 2012
    ao72689, Jun 18, 2012
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    2,052
    Location:
    Tallahassee Florida
    how long has it been in the take runing for?
     
    Newreef15, Jun 18, 2012
    Newreef15, Jun 18, 2012
    #2
  3. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2011
    Messages:
    240
    Location:
    New Jersey
    4 months, and hasnt been working since I unplugged it and plugged it back in a couple weeks ago
     
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    #3
  4. Moby Duck

    Moby Duck Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    May 3, 2012
    Messages:
    475
    Location:
    Oklahoma
    Not working as in no skimmate or like no micro bubbles? Or no power?
     
    Moby Duck, Jun 19, 2012
    Moby Duck, Jun 19, 2012
    #4
  5. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2012
    Messages:
    2,197
    ok you see the little nipple on top of the air adjustment? attach a hose to that. plug the skimmer in. and blow into the tube. You will see bubbles start to happen because of you blowing, but if you blow hard enough it should start the motor spinning and then will start to work.

    Your welcome!
     
    Toallhisdoom, Jun 19, 2012
    Toallhisdoom, Jun 19, 2012
    #5
  6. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2011
    Messages:
    240
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Nothing works at all, no bubbles, no skimmate. Theres water in the cone but it just sits there
     
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2011
    Messages:
    240
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Not too sure which area you are talking about...picture?
     
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    #7
  8. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2012
    Messages:
    2,197
    The little nob on top that you can turn, has a red + - sign on it to control air flow. Not the big red nob.
     
    Toallhisdoom, Jun 19, 2012
    Toallhisdoom, Jun 19, 2012
    #8
  9. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

    Joined:
    Jan 11, 2012
    Messages:
    2,197
    The little nipple inside the red circle. Attach a hose to that. And blow air into it.
     

    Attached Files:

    Toallhisdoom, Jun 19, 2012
    Toallhisdoom, Jun 19, 2012
    #9
  10. ao72689

    ao72689 Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2011
    Messages:
    240
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Okay thanks Ill try when Im home. Could it be clogged? Or does it just need a jump start
     
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    ao72689, Jun 19, 2012
    #10
Page 1 of 2