V2 400 Skimmer Question

[jeasko]

Have had the skimmer running for 3 months with no real problems, but have noticed what I think is a layer of protien on the surface of the water, would this be normal or is the skimmer under performing or should i move the pump so the pump is taking water from the surface into the skimmer? rather than the pump being completely submersed?

 

[SkiFletch]

The skimmer may be under performing, but fixing it may just be a matter of a little tweak or two. How often do you have to clean the collection cup?

Even if the skimmer is functioning properly you can still get a "film" on the surface if you have low agitation... Point a powerhead at the surface instead of monkeying with the skimmer.

 

[jeasko]

The skimmer may be under performing, but fixing it may just be a matter of a little tweak or two. How often do you have to clean the collection cup?

Even if the skimmer is functioning properly you can still get a "film" on the surface if you have low agitation... Point a powerhead at the surface instead of monkeying with the skimmer.

 

[jeasko]

The skimmer may be under performing, but fixing it may just be a matter of a little tweak or two. How often do you have to clean the collection cup?

Even if the skimmer is functioning properly you can still get a "film" on the surface if you have low agitation... Point a powerhead at the surface instead of monkeying with the skimmer.

once again cheers ski for the info, skimmer seems to have settled a bit to much lately so probably need to up the setting slightly as well as re direct the power head