Cleaning a skimmer

[dugg]

My skimmer has a lot of coraline alae buildup in the main body, and there is no way to get my hand down in there to scrub it out. How much vinegar will i need per gallon to soak it and clean the coraline out?

 

[WingnutSr]

I actually use 100% vinegar. I have had no ill-effects on any components, or in the tank. It works faster than a dilution does. Just be very sure to thoroughly rinse afterwards.

 

[rdmpe]

100% here

 

[gwrench]

Same here
You can get a decent long handle scrubbing brush at ACE hardware to help get inside the skimmer.
Be sure to rinse well with warm water as suggested

 

[dugg]

Thanks

 

[MitchReef]

Depending upon neck diameter a toilet brush can be used real well. Get the kind that is straight and has the bristles out in every direction kind of like ball shaped....Or a big bottle brush if you can find one.....Home-brewing store like 20 years ago is where I got mine.....

 

[sflorlando]

somehow fitting using a toilet brush for cleaning your skimmer.