Too Wet - Problem?

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by JupiterSailfish, Sep 25, 2008.

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  1. ericd

    ericd Astrea Snail

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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Hello jupiter, if you reduced the flow from the pump to the skimmer as you say (like when breaking it in, that adjustment?) that is bad for the pump, that valve should (as the directions state) be left fully open after the break in. You only use the Red knob adjustment to get more "wet" or "dry" foam. Here is the on line manual
    in case you lost yours;http://www.marineandreef.com/v/vspfiles/pdf/super_skimmer.pdf
     
  4. JupiterSailfish

    JupiterSailfish Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yep that is what I did. I opened the valve wide open, but the red knob doesn't do too much.
     
  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    It may need a good cleaning, pump wise. The red knob on mine allows me to bring the bubbles all the up and over flow if I wanted to.