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Unread 06/19/2009, 09:02 AM   #16
Stanley-Reefer
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Run carbon, pull the skimmer and pump and Let the pump run in vinegar water for an hour or two then in RO/DI water for an hour--wait till you see the gunk that shoots out.

Make sure your open/closed on the riser pipe is correct--make sure that oring is in good shape on the riser and the collection cup.

The only time my RS 135 and 250 act up is for 20 min afte brand new filter socks or lifeguard filter pads (the felt) are introduced then it goes away. If you've treated with any ABT or phosphate remover etc it could be making it go crazy.

My units are dead solid, but they pull better when they are totally cleaned every 6 mos, I flush the airline twice a week with water changes in both tanks. and empty the collection cup every 3 days. I lube the oring on the collection cup every 3 days and on the riser pipe once a month. 135 is in about 6.5" of water adn the 250 is in 7.5" of water.


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