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hottubdan:
I agree...1st thing to do is to figure out where the faom is coming from.

Product we like is called SeaKlear Self Floccing Defoamer.  It encapsulates the material and takes it to the filter, rather than creating the scum.

goneaway:
I'm struggling to find that in the UK.

wmccall:
Also, are you adding in the foam out product by pouring it into the tub? If so, put it in a spray bottle and spray it directly on the foam.  I don't have much of a foam product, so whenever I do use it, I remember to rinse the filters out 24 hours later.

goneaway:
I was originally putting it directly in to the water as directed, and then picked up on the spray bottle trick.
To be honest, having seen the state of the old filters, i'm now refusing to use the gunk stuff.
If it means changing the water more often, then so be it.

I did find a MSDS for the SeaKlear you mentioned, it has very little in it.
98% water
1% Acetic Acid
1% Chitosan (whatever this is)
and trace elements of Silicones

Is this kind to the filter, and how well does it work ?

goneaway:
I found Chitosan locally, which also contains silicones.
Acetic acid is available in the super market, which i'm buying this evening.

Watch this space for results of my chemistry experiment.
I'll report back in a week or so, if i have any eye brows left !! 8)

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