SPR
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It’s only happened once since I installed the NYOS and so far no further issues. It’s no different to a pump getting dirty and needing a clean, as it’s just a pump.Shaun- this is going to drive me crazy. If I have to remove and disassemble this skimmer every few weeks I’m going to lose it. Just read your post - must have missed that one!
I have a fair amount of detritus- but am running the mesh socks continuously. I wonder if the NOPOX induced slime doesn’t contribute as well...any reoccurrence for you?
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I now change the socks every 3 days maximum to avoid the overspilling which leads to more rubbish in the sump. I run 225 micron mesh socks (and also a chunk of filter wool in left sump to help catch stuff). If you watch when you remove the socks you very often get chunks of detritus which then flow into the skimmer (on mine which is in the next chamber) and it makes it make bubble noises.
So despite the socks you still get a build up in the sump area which is why I now empty it with the Python when I do a water change and it keeps it clean. Well it will be even cleaner now I don’t work by torch light!
@Nobbygas has had the slime issue in the socks but I have only had a small amount of slime on the surface, nothing in the socks, but if you make the surface ‘ripple’ with something (I use the exit hose on the Rhowaphos reactor pointing to the surface) it’s stops the slime.