Skimmer Help!!!!!

[miked]

My skimmer located in sump will not stop over flowing from cup. No idea why. What should I do??????

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

More information on your sump how the baffles set up and what kind of skimmer are you using?

 

[bigdog1428]

Check airline , make sure there is no blockage , and adjust gate valve

 

[saltwaterinbrooklyn]

Baby sit that gate valve till its dialed in

 

[jaa1456]

Is the skimmer new or used? If it is new it will need a break in period.

 

[noelskii]

did you purchase the skimmer new? did you rinse the skimmer or give it a vinegar bath before placing in sump? I didn't and it took longer to break in...about 2+ weeks

 

[d5332]

Without more info, here is a list of the common reasons:

New skimmer, set at correct depth and fully opened valve, give a while to break in

New skimmer, at the wrong depth regardless of valve position, adjust depth

Skimmer at correct depth but wrong valve position, adjust valve until just right

Pouring too much frozen food in one shot will also cause skimmers to overflow