maintence on MRC MR2 cleaning becketts

tony45power · 05/03/2008, 05:58 PM

ive had my skimmer runnnig for about 2 months now. today i notice the water levels dont stay steady and the bubbles arnt as small.

what should i clean on the skimmer? i have 2 beckets. do i tak ethe becketts apart and the injetors?

oscarsdad608 · 05/03/2008, 06:22 PM

I clean my becket every few weeks. It get small snails trapped in it and causes less bubbles. I also clean the riser tube ever week at the longest. Change the cotton ball in the air intake when ever it starts to get a little clogged.

sherm71tank · 05/03/2008, 06:30 PM

Yes you have to take the injectors apart. The Beckett comes apart in three pieces. I just use an old toothbrush to clean it then back into service. Be sure to note it's orientation, the arrow or pointed end of the injector should point down when you are done.

tony45power · 05/03/2008, 08:35 PM

i took apart the injector. but the becket i took the cover off the top an only the back piece came out. i cleaned it oput with hot water. i put it back together and one injector is sucking alot more ait then the other for some reason. i cant figure it out.

05/03/2008, 05:58 PM	#1
tony45power Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: islip ny longisland Posts: 401	maintence on MRC MR2 cleaning becketts ive had my skimmer runnnig for about 2 months now. today i notice the water levels dont stay steady and the bubbles arnt as small. what should i clean on the skimmer? i have 2 beckets. do i tak ethe becketts apart and the injetors?

05/03/2008, 06:22 PM	#2
oscarsdad608 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wi Posts: 243	I clean my becket every few weeks. It get small snails trapped in it and causes less bubbles. I also clean the riser tube ever week at the longest. Change the cotton ball in the air intake when ever it starts to get a little clogged. __________________ After this the tank will be finished I swear. Current Tank Info: I use everyones left overs

05/03/2008, 06:30 PM	#3
sherm71tank Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,670	Yes you have to take the injectors apart. The Beckett comes apart in three pieces. I just use an old toothbrush to clean it then back into service. Be sure to note it's orientation, the arrow or pointed end of the injector should point down when you are done.

05/03/2008, 08:35 PM	#4
tony45power Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: islip ny longisland Posts: 401	i took apart the injector. but the becket i took the cover off the top an only the back piece came out. i cleaned it oput with hot water. i put it back together and one injector is sucking alot more ait then the other for some reason. i cant figure it out.