NEW Filter socks / skimmer crazy

[Dami2205]

I need a tip guys, what can I do to stop my Skimmer going crazy when ever I use NEW filter socks?? Tks

 

[ReefEco]

Just rinse your socks first well a couple times and ring them out, preferably in RODI - it should help quite a bit.

 

[Dami2205]

Got it copy that, will do tks.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Likely the socks is reducing the water level in the sump as water flow is somewhat slowed down. Assure sump water level is where its normally at.

 

[Dami2205]

Doesnt seems to be that the issue since it makes the skimmer overflow looks more of a biological issue more than pump pressure

 

[ReefEco]

The new socks have some surfactant or other chemical on them from manufacturing - it just needs to be rinsed off. I always get some subtle "soapy" bubbles when I rinse mine...

 

[Dami2205]

I’m going to leave them on RODI tonight and try in the morning, how that Sounds??

 

[Dami2205]

 

[ReefEco]

Soaking will help, but I'd rinse them and squeeze them out - i.e. really wash them by hand...

 

[Reef Diaper Verified Sponsor]

The Reef Diaper is another option. The filter elements do not require pre-rinsing and will not cause your skimmer to overflow. The flange assembly gets reused and the light weight filter element is disposable. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Dami2205]

Hey sounds pretty good I just check the web page I might try soon.