How often does everyone actually clean off the gunk that builds up on the collection funnel of their skimmer? I know it needs a small layer to work well but when is it too much?
Jen
How often does everyone actually clean off the gunk that builds up on the collection funnel of their skimmer? I know it needs a small layer to work well but when is it too much?
Jen
Oh, I wipe off that crud every time I empty the collection cup. It gets pretty thick on there so I can't imagine leaving it. Doesn't seem to make a difference it terms of pulling out waste but maybe I'm wrong.
I think peek performance time frame really depends on the skimmer. I feel as though mine is working at its best a couple days after being cleaned. On that note I clean mine completely about once every two weeks.
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