Noisy Skimmer

jamesp

jamesp

Member
I just got my new tank to replace the one that was cracking. The new one has a CPR sump system with the built in skimmer. The thing is as noisy as hell. Is there any way to quiet it down? The noise is coming from the air intake.
Second question, does the skimmer have to run all the time or can I put it on a timer to run a few hours a day?
Thanks, James
 
mr . salty

mr . salty

Active Member
If the skimmer has an air tube that draws the air,you can add about three feet of hose to it.Then put the end of it into a two liter pop bottle.Then fill the bottle with cotton balls.This acts like a muffler on your car.It works pretty good.I used this muffler setup on my old Skilter,and if it will quiet that thing,,,It should work on yours...
 
sprong

sprong

New Member
I have the same problem, what can i do to replace the small plastic knob that hangs above water to create air into the skimmer. Mine is broken and does not allow me to control the air volume being sucked in.
 
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