Help with skimmer problem

jim.l · 04/09/2015, 09:22 AM

My super reef octopus 2000 has a clogged venturi hole. I keep soaking it in vinegar but it doesn't completely clear it and it quickly re-clogs, overflowing the cup. I believe that its salt. Does any one know the size of the hole inside the tube for the venturi? I think my only alternative is clearing it with a drill bit.

Thanks

lighthouze08 · 04/10/2015, 01:38 PM

i have the same skimmer with the same problem, every few weeks i just let the air hose suck in a bit of warm water, that dissolves the salt inside the venturi

jim.l · 04/10/2015, 07:47 PM

Ok, I'll try soaking it in hot water. I've been soaking it for 3 days in vinegar with no success. Thanks, hope it works.

04/09/2015, 09:22 AM	#1
jim.l Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE. Florida Posts: 608	Help with skimmer problem My super reef octopus 2000 has a clogged venturi hole. I keep soaking it in vinegar but it doesn't completely clear it and it quickly re-clogs, overflowing the cup. I believe that its salt. Does any one know the size of the hole inside the tube for the venturi? I think my only alternative is clearing it with a drill bit. Thanks __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 150 reef, soft, hard, SPS

04/10/2015, 01:38 PM	#2
lighthouze08 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Posts: 843	i have the same skimmer with the same problem, every few weeks i just let the air hose suck in a bit of warm water, that dissolves the salt inside the venturi __________________ _____________

04/10/2015, 07:47 PM	#3
jim.l Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE. Florida Posts: 608	Ok, I'll try soaking it in hot water. I've been soaking it for 3 days in vinegar with no success. Thanks, hope it works. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 150 reef, soft, hard, SPS