UP Hog Head
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I have a Reef Octopus SRO XP-5000 EXT and the cone has an area that has a crack/hazing. The skimmer is in my pantry and is never exposed to any harsh light or bumping. Any idea what could be causing this? Thanks
SRO XP-5000 EXT starting to haze/crack
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Cleaning with hot water causes crazing.
Vinny Kreyling
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AH-- Just learned something new.
UP Hog Head
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Now that could be a possibility. I have used warm-hot water on it. The skimmer still works great though. I think I’ve been running it non stop for something like 8 years now. I just ordered a new impeller and a BB 5000 to have as a back up.
reeftivo
Skim junkie
i had a couple reef dynamics skimmers and one crazed with the other being fine for years. the crazed one worked fine too so i wouldn't worry.
Same happened to one of my old octo HOBs.
My best guess from what i've read is the process when the acrylic is manufactured.
The acrylic is usually heat treated (normalizing/annealing) in the process and once in a while something must be off and the acrylic gets a little too brittle.
Same happened to one of my old octo HOBs.
My best guess from what i've read is the process when the acrylic is manufactured.
The acrylic is usually heat treated (normalizing/annealing) in the process and once in a while something must be off and the acrylic gets a little too brittle.
UP Hog Head
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Thank you all for the input. Sounds like I don’t need to worry. I’ll make sure the water isn’t too hot from now on.
