Skimmer break in period

Doug · #1 05-23-2010, 11:21 PM

So why do some skimmers require a break in and some dont?

My CV 220 never required one. For sure my Tunze never and started skimming as soon as plugged in.

Dont recall some of the others. Just fired up my 160 cone skimmer today and it was foaming at the start but now no foam. All the posts on other boards refer to the break in period? If its the "oils" or whatever, why only in some brands. Why does cleaning before use not help then?

Skimmerking · #2 05-24-2010, 12:15 AM

use vineger Doug that is always the best thing to use to take the oils out

littlereefer6 · #3 05-24-2010, 12:19 AM

Yes, vinegar is pretty awesome for that!

Madreefer · #4 05-24-2010, 12:20 AM

I did'nt have to with my Alpha Cone 250 but I did with thr BK Mini 180. Weird as they are made by the same manufacturer.

Doug · #5 05-24-2010, 12:58 AM

Kind of hard to use vinegar when its in the sump already.

So never used vinegar on the Tunze.

Doug · #6 05-24-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

I did'nt have to with my Alpha Cone 250 but I did with thr BK Mini 180. Weird as they are made by the same manufacturer.

It does seem to be a hit & miss on which ones need time. Thats even stranger when its the same manufacturer.

Doug · #7 05-24-2010, 02:17 PM

Its a makin stinky this morning.

Skimmerking · #8 05-24-2010, 03:35 PM

great to hear Doug.

Doug · #9 05-24-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by asmodeus

great to hear Doug.

Making good doo-doo now. Skimmer body is so full of bubbles it looks like white pvc

Veng68 · #10 05-24-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

I did'nt have to with my Alpha Cone 250 but I did with thr BK Mini 180. Weird as they are made by the same manufacturer.

I think the Cones are made for BK by Vertex and the BK are made by themselves (I remember reading it on Reefbuilders when the cones came out).

Cheers,
Vic