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bassman 02-02-2008 12:38 AM

Skimmate? Fresh or Salt Water?
 
When ones skimmer is running wet, let's say too wet, for a day and the skimmer cup fills up is it salt water or fresh?

I would stick my finger in and taste it but I thought I would try asking here first.

I am considering running my skimmer a little on the wetter side and am just wondering if it will affect my SG level draining it every day or so.


Thanks

Matt 02-02-2008 02:46 AM

It is salt water.

bassman 02-02-2008 02:54 AM

That's what I figured, thanks. :biggrin:

mark 02-02-2008 02:54 AM

Where would the fresh water come from?

Skimmerking 02-02-2008 03:10 AM

I think what he is thinking that the skimmate has skimmed the salt water out causing the crap to become fresh. why in the world would you want to taste it:lol:

PzReefer 02-02-2008 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 298581)
why in the world would you want to taste it:lol:

Ah ,you let the cat out of the bag. I thought we were gonna get the first skimmate soup review tomorrow. :microwav:

Reefer Rob 02-02-2008 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassman (Post 298554)
I would stick my finger in and taste it but I thought I would try asking here first.

Please tell me your only joking! :drinking:

bassman 02-02-2008 05:13 AM

I would have thought that was obvious. :lol:, where did you find the puking icon, I was looking for it. LOL

bassman 02-02-2008 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 298581)
I think what he is thinking that the skimmate has skimmed the salt water out causing the crap to become fresh. why in the world would you want to taste it:lol:

Bingo! That is exactly what I was wondering. Thus, if you skim too wet you will have to adjust your salt levels much more frequently.

muck 02-04-2008 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassman (Post 298607)
Bingo! That is exactly what I was wondering. Thus, if you skim too wet you will have to adjust your salt levels much more frequently.

I would still taste it... just to be sure. :razz:


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