The surface skimmer fits on the intake tube and move up and down. How do you adjust the surface skimmer for proper effectiveness?
1342044
The skimmer moves up and down freely, but could be improved a bit by blocking the air suction at the top of the intake. I work around the problem by keeping my tank topped off with water every two weeks.
1342045
It is supposed to float to the top of the water line but it's effectiveness as a skimmer seems questionable. But it is quite a good filter for controlling algae blooms.
1342046
On mine it floats up and down on the intake tube and keeps itself at the waters surface... as for effectiveness... I haven't noticed that it does anything but bob up and down and spin around. I do not use this filter as primary filtration. I only use it when the UV may be necessary for green water or illness. So I've never been concerned about the skimmer.
1342047
It has a cupped edge facing downward that traps air and keeps the intake floating at the surface level.
1529156
it is short - no more than 2 feet. Skimmer needs to hang close to the pump intake. Hope that helps
240058
I am saying this based on my experience, I had control valve set more suction to baracuda than skimmer. Once I changed set up to be neutral for sharing suction power between baracuda and skimmer, it started behaving the way it should. I hope this resolve your problem
2170991
I tried to adjust it too... no luck.... just use less water in the tank and aim it to the side.... the beta will get used to the current :)
1294925
First make sure the 2 filters are NOT all the way down into the holders they should be about 1/2 inch off the bottom you can adjust them with the lid open til the water flows normal. Also make sure air isn't leaking from the tubing on the pump. Chances are the filters need to be lifted a little.
1287671
I find the skimmer works best with water level half way up at minimum. I am running 1hp Hayward Superpump which seems to need additional water.
694378
Move the intake tube around and maybe adjust the impeller to get a better suction
1830334
Make sure the small white tube is lined up with the opening. It should flow over the side but not too strong.
2170990
Yes it does have some adjustment available. The water flows out of a small tube at the top so there is not much movement of water lower in the tank. We have a beta and our fish seems to like to swim up to the tube every now and then and then go chill out in the deeper no/current part of the tank. He also like to lay against the inflow grill sometimes...it has just enough suction to hold him in place against the grill. I don't know if our Betta is strange that way, but he seems to love it. This tank has been the best thing we've done for our Betta, i highly recommend it.
1599964
Use a pool hose that will attach to this vacuum head & to a part that will go into the skimmer
141721
That's gonna be hit and miss. Turn off the water and listen for the internal valve to "click" as you approach and adjust accordingly. If you don't already have the unit, that will be tough.
1991730
Intake out take... there is a small circle in the middle on the top of the filter and turns to the left/right that should adjust the flow faster or slower.
1802690
Try to adjust the amt. of water flowing into the pool. That seemed to work for us.
2067658
Try this YouTube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdb2Zc-maMw ) which requires you to use a hole saw and open up the bottom of the skimmer. I used a Hayward inlet fitting with adapter and attached the hose to that with a hose clamp. Also, the pumps fittings are tapered and I opened them up to 1 1/2 inches by cutting at the next graduation, this allowed for better water flow. My base is pretty level so I am also able to use a Pentair Lil'Shark to clean the pool bottom. Hope this helped.
1817824
If the skimmer lowers below the water level it will just be sucking air and could burn out tour filter pump. Push down on the foating system and see how far down it goes and you should be able to judge from that. As summer progresses the leak you have and the evaporation you may have to increase your time on adding water
1830335
You may need to adjust the flow switch on the pump - it may be at the lowest setting and you'll need to move it up. Also make sure everything is lined up properly so that the water can flow to the top. Good luck!
1477598
Hook it to the skimmer. It's a good idea to prime the hose with water but if not it will get suction after a bit. Just takes longer. Close the suction to everything except your skimmer.