This is common when adding new filter socks they come with some stuff on them from the factory that makes the skimmer go crazy the first time you use them, its completely harmless just annoying and should settle down in a but  
 
you can try to rinse it out with tap water before putting them in to help 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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