Why is my skimmer overflowing after installing UV

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Can anyone tell me why my skimmer is going crazy after installing a UV sterilizer and how to fix it..

 
Can anyone tell me why my skimmer is going crazy after installing a UV sterilizer and how to fix it..

Did the UV installation change the flow rate to or water height in the skimmer? Did you clean the UV device before installing it?
 
If the UV wasn’t washed before use it’s very possible there is some glue or other material the skimmer is reacting to. This is very common and will usually subside after a small amount of time
 
If the UV wasn’t washed before use it’s very possible there is some glue or other material the skimmer is reacting to. This is very common and will usually subside after a small amount of time

Was coming here to say this!
 

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