Protein Skimmer trouble

[sh4n]

I have a new protein skimmer, the collection cup fills up with foam and water, i was told that it will need to slime up first before it will work properly (stop the water) is that true? i need to keep emptying the cup as it fills up with water.
its a : aqua medic turboflotor 1000 protein skimmer

 

[snakeblitz33]

#1 check to make sure that the air line tube does not have any obstructions.
#2 Dial back your pump with the ball valve until you reach your desired wet or dry skim
#3 Read your skimmers instructions and follow directions carefully.

 

[bang guy]

#2 above is the primary reason for the overflowing collection cup. #1 & #3 are contributing factors.
Start with lowering the water level in the skimmer and then proceed to #3

 

[snakeblitz33]

Thanks Bang for the clarification!
I just put em' in the order that I check them in.

 

[sh4n]

i know it has a 4-12 hour break in period but its been 3 days now (it hasnt been on the whole time) and im still getting way to much water in the collection cup. ive gone through the instructions but they are very confusing for a begginer. ive tried adjusting a few things but seemed to make it worse. i am certain that it is put together correctly. should i just let it run a bit more? theres nothing in the tank but live rock at the moment.
this is the instructions ive been following:
http://www.aqua-medic.com/products/d...tand_Alone.pdf

 

[1guydude]

sry ur link wasnt found!
Try and raise it up a bit more out of the water to lower the water level in the skimmer body! E.g. put some stacked eggcrate under it or something.
Also as previously stated, tuning down the bubbles with the air valve may help! Skimmers can be touchy so do some minor adjustments, wait a day and the next day do ur next minor adjustment...eventually u will find ur happy median or "sweet spot".

 

[bang guy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SH4N http:///t/387975/protein-skimmer-trouble#post_3418650
this is the instructions ive been following:
http://www.aqua-medic.com/products/d...tand_Alone.pdf
It shows a flow regulator just under the collection cup. If you slow down the waterflow it should solve your problem.

 

[sh4n]

http://www.aqua-medic.com/products/docs/T1000_Stand_Alone.pdf
ive tried adjusting the water flow and dosent seem to work, i'll leave it running over night and see how it goes i guess