Q- How much of the skimmer needs to be in the liquid?
A- It just has to touch the liquid and the unit will work but, the deeper skimmer is the better it will handle changes in the coolant level.

Q-Can a Skimpy Oil Skimmer be used in a parts washer?
A-That would depend upon the liquid that you are skimming. Temperatures above 150 deg. F. will ruin the polyurethane belt. An optional silicone/cotton belt is recommended for higher temperatures. Also, Skimpy oil skimmers are made of aluminum and a liquid that attacks aluminum, such as, a high ph solution, would be a problem. Though the Skimpy oil skimmer is not designed for parts washers, many customers are using them for this purpose and have found them to be a cost effective solution.

Q-My polyurethane belt no longer picks up the oil, what can I do?
A-In many cases, the belt needs to be cleaned with alcohol. If you continue to have a problem after cleaning with alcohol then, you may want to try the silicone/cotton belt. The silicone/cotton belt attracts oil well but can be a problem if there is a large amount of floating chips. The chips can get caught in the fabric. If chips are not a problem then the silicone/cotton belt is highly recommended. The silicone/cotton belt removes oil quickly and leaves the coolant or water alone. A coalescer is not needed in most cases.

Q-How is the skimmer measured?
A-The length of the skimmer is the amount of reach it has. This length is from the bottom of the motor to the bottom of the bottom pulley. This same measurement designates what belt you need.

Q- Will the oil be cleaned from the entire tank when a skimmer is used?
A- If the tank has no baffles then most of the oil will be removed. When there are baffles in the tank then most likely the oil will not pass through the baffles. The skimmer would have to be moved to the different sections or use a skimmer in each section.

Should you have any questions not covered here, feel free to call 800 299 7773 or email us at  jay@skimpyoilskimmers.com