help w new skimmer

[richg315]

Hey all,
Just purchased a cpr aeroforce 2 HOB skimmer. All set up and running for a few days but nothing is forming in the collection cup. I tried to change the setting on the intake pump with still no results. Anybody have any experience with these type of skimmers that could lead me in the right direction? Its pretty frustrating when you spend a good amount of money on something and cant figure out why its not working right!!!!:uhoh3:
Rich

 

[Sophie10]

I'm not familiar with that model, but all skimmers require a break in period. Perhaps, a few days more and you will start to collect skimmate. Mine was the opposite, it would gush and fill quickly, and I was worried about overflow! It will take some time and adjustments, and you will get it working! Oh, and once you get it working regularly clean the cup, and maybe monthly clean the pump, but don't clean the skimmer chamber! I did that and I had to start all over again with the break in!
Good luck Rich! I'm sure someone will have advice for you on the CPR.

 

[Dave VG]

Are you getting any foam in the cup neck? Does the collector cup need to be lowered?

 

[richg315]

Dave,
I am getting foam in the neck but not high enough up to actually be in the skimmer cup. I cant lower the cup any further and i believe i have the pump at max power. Any suggestions???

 

[reefboarder]

Are there any adjustments for water exiting the skimmer? i.e. Can you slow down the flow of water so it keeps a little more in the skimmer?
Most skimmers have a valve of sorts for this reason to adjust the height of water in the skimmer.


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