New Skimmer SCA-302 Breaking it in??

[Angelajean]

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone knows about breaking in this skimmer. It came with no directions only a diagram.

I have read that some companies say run it all the way open with the drain tube open. It is a cone skimmer. I will contact the company tomorrow if I need to.

We are going off for a couple of days in January and wanted to get it worked out if possible before my friend has to tank sit.

Thanks,
Angie

 

[Cheeser]

Some people soak all the parts in vinegar.

 

[Angelajean]

Ok since no question is stupid, I will ask. What does soaking parts in vinegar do?

 

[Cheeser]

It'll wear down the factory oils. Manufacturers coat parts in oils so that the skimmers will have a longer shelf life. When u break in ur skimmer ur basically breaking down those factory oils , soaking in vinegar will speed up the process(supposedly, I've never done it, but I've heard of a lot of people that do).

 

[Civicdemon]

I did not Soak mine, I Have the same one you do and i just washed it out with warm water. I then just started using it Really Wet. i had it to where the cup would fill up daily for about 2 weeks, then i lowered it down. it really depends on where your water level is also. mine is at 8 inches and i run it on 3.

 

[Ted]

I rinsed mine in warm water then ran it in the sump pump only for a few days. Turned the air on and was getting a good skim the next day.

 

[Bifferwine]

Run it so that it pulls as little water as possible. If you turn it up, it could overflow.