I was using the valve with Rolands advice, he said that this leaking is a problem with the 65gal model and the valve is included to help.
He suggested 3 things to reduce this leak.
1: pump must be withtin 3inches of the surface (we've already talked about that)
2: use the grey valve and adjust to part way closed
3: make sure your skimmer exit/return line is ablove your water level.
After all of these atempts my skimmer seemed to be working great and no leaks. Dont know why but after two days of running perfect the knob began to leak, at least its in a sump so no mess.
In one of my original emails to Roland I had mentioned the red knob fit very loosely in the valve body, this is why he thinks it needs to go back.
Tried the 1-800# on friday, no surprise but not available in Canada. I am going to have to use the old long distance method. (I should call collect hehe)
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If it is just us,
It seems like an awful waste of space.
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