Red Sea Max 250 Skimmer Pump Issues!

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Clutch, Jun 21, 2009.

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  1. ChrisBs

    ChrisBs Purple Spiny Lobster

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    so why do you turn it off for epoxy
     
    ChrisBs, Jun 19, 2010
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  2. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    A byproduct of epoxy curing causes the surface tension of the water to change. Higher surface tension makes the bubbles pop less easily, so it messes with the skimmer, which relies on bubbles popping at a fairly specific time.
     
    blackraven1425, Jun 19, 2010
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