Skimmer question

[m0nk3y69d]

Anyone know why my skimmer dose this

 

[Jimbo662]

Is this a new skimmer?

 

[m0nk3y69d]

Nope it's almost a year old and I have noticed that last few times I have shut it off to clean the cup that when I turn it back on it will nuts and flood the cup

 

[Reefing Madness]

Mine usually dose this, I just turn it down for a couple hours, then I'm able to return it to its normal position

 

[m0nk3y69d]

Ok I will have to try that

 

[Jimbo662]

What are you cleaning it with?

 

[twilliard]

Much needs to be learned and understood about bubble surface tension.
Once this is learned you will know why it breaks down once it hits the lid
Classic sign of a chain reaction caused by an element on the lid

 

[m0nk3y69d]

i don't clean it with anything I just dump it in the sink run it under water and clean it out with a sponge

 

[vic5hands]

Turn it down. You are over skimming

 

[twilliard]

I wouldnt say over skimming as that is not possible.
I would say let the bacteria re populate the inside of the skimmer components and the micro bubbles will stop.

 

[Jimbo662]

Turn it down. You are over skimming

From the way the bubbles are running up the neck so fast it does need to be turned down. Do you have a video of it running normally?

 

[moulton1853]

Mine does that often but if you leave it be it will stop and start running more normal. It usually happens right after cleaning. The bubbles rise up faster when there is nothing n the neck for them to cling to. Also happens if there are any chemical additives in the water such as an ammonia reducer or declorinator. As long as the lid isn't leaking I wouldn't worry.

 

[nervousmonkey]

Much needs to be learned and understood about bubble surface tension.
Once this is learned you will know why it breaks down once it hits the lid
Classic sign of a chain reaction caused by an element on the lid

Sounds like a Yoda quote... :D