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Old 01-27-2007, 10:09 PM
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carbon ?? i know my skimmer stinks when its collection cup is not changed every day or so

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Old 01-27-2007, 10:14 PM
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i've been cleaning it every day and i'm running carbon in the sump
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Old 01-27-2007, 11:43 PM
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FRESH Carbon?
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Old 01-27-2007, 11:58 PM
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How about carbon filtering the air vents on the skimmer ?
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Old 01-28-2007, 12:05 AM
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don't worry .... her olfactory nerves will get acustom to it sooner or later.,,, my wife had the same complaint..... not any more but carbon does help
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Old 01-28-2007, 12:26 AM
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i havent tried carbon on top of the skimmer, i just put fresh carbon in the sump 3 days ago. i was replacing it every month but was just told to replace it every 2 weeks. i hope she gets used to it quick chin, or i may have to live at your place.
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Old 01-28-2007, 12:33 AM
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Have you tryed shutting down your fans for a couple of days to see if it goes away
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