foam pad around riser tube on skimmer

Samper · 11-01-2005, 05:45 PM

Most skimmers come with a foam pad that goes around the riser tube. This pad on my skimmer helps keep noise levels down and minimizes splashing but it traps stuff on and in it. It's not much gunk but seing how sponges like this are notorious for getting dirty and causing problems I thought I'd ask...What is the best way to get it clean when I do clean it. Do you guys even use them on your skimmers?

ricksreef · 11-02-2005, 09:34 AM

i pulled the one off the euro i have. it was just a crap trap.

Steven Pro · 11-02-2005, 09:58 AM

I would just clean it regularly. Remove it to the sink where you can easily rinse and wring it to liberate the debris. I find those style of skimmers to be too noisy without the sponge. But, if you can tolerate it, removing it permenantly is fine as well.

11-01-2005, 05:45 PM	#1
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,724	foam pad around riser tube on skimmer Most skimmers come with a foam pad that goes around the riser tube. This pad on my skimmer helps keep noise levels down and minimizes splashing but it traps stuff on and in it. It's not much gunk but seing how sponges like this are notorious for getting dirty and causing problems I thought I'd ask...What is the best way to get it clean when I do clean it. Do you guys even use them on your skimmers? __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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11-02-2005, 09:34 AM	#2
ricksreef Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: s.e. fla. Posts: 164	i pulled the one off the euro i have. it was just a crap trap.

11-02-2005, 09:58 AM	#3
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	I would just clean it regularly. Remove it to the sink where you can easily rinse and wring it to liberate the debris. I find those style of skimmers to be too noisy without the sponge. But, if you can tolerate it, removing it permenantly is fine as well.

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