$3 fix for the BC skimmer!!!

jwilliams229 · 01/18/2009, 09:44 AM

I think a found a cheap solution for everyone that purchased the BC skimmer. Below are pictures of what I used to solve the problem of my BC skimmer on my 29. Through a lot of frustration I figured out that the factory check valves are toooo restrictive - not allowing enough air to pass. Get a new check valve, tune it up, and it works! You still have to be aware of the water level, but I empty my cup every other day and it is full of nice green/brown junk!!

I bought a Lee's valve - notice it is a spring type.

Factory valve on bottom right

IT WORKS!!

Juruense · 01/18/2009, 10:49 AM

Over time check valves lose flow so keep an eye on that. Do you really need one with that skimmer's design...

01/18/2009, 09:44 AM	#1
jwilliams229 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 79	$3 fix for the BC skimmer!!! I think a found a cheap solution for everyone that purchased the BC skimmer. Below are pictures of what I used to solve the problem of my BC skimmer on my 29. Through a lot of frustration I figured out that the factory check valves are toooo restrictive - not allowing enough air to pass. Get a new check valve, tune it up, and it works! You still have to be aware of the water level, but I empty my cup every other day and it is full of nice green/brown junk!! I bought a Lee's valve - notice it is a spring type. Factory valve on bottom right IT WORKS!!

01/18/2009, 10:49 AM	#2
Juruense Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,138	Over time check valves lose flow so keep an eye on that. Do you really need one with that skimmer's design...