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Old 02-22-2012, 01:35 AM
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Hmmm, interesting. Have you cleaned the pump and air hose lately? I took mine apart after it acted up the last time, cleaned everything in a vinegar soak, run the skimmer in the bath tub in vinegar water for a few hours and put it back in the sump and it seemed to solve the problem. I haven't had an outbreak since.
no i haven't, i will try that if i'm still having problems if my top off water is not the case. thanks
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Old 02-22-2012, 01:36 AM
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IMO you need to have the skimmer in about 6-7 inches of water.

I will almost guarantee it is because of you pouring top off water in to fast.

Good luck!
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Old 02-22-2012, 01:38 AM
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IMO you need to have the skimmer in about 6-7 inches of water.

I will almost gaurentee it is because of you pouring top off water in to fast.

Good luck!
+1 I agree, I have mine in about 7" of water.
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Old 02-22-2012, 01:42 AM
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Really? the IN-250? I thought it needed to be in at least 13" of water.... i had it in 12" initially for a long time without any problems.......
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Old 02-22-2012, 01:44 AM
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http://www.aquacave.com/Manuals/Vert...mer-Manual.pdf

6-8 inches
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Old 02-22-2012, 02:02 AM
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Thank you for posting that! That might be the problem then...
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