True or False
True or false?
"Some skimmers are solar powered, making them ideal for central locations."
False.
Some skimmers are solar powered, making them ideal for remote locations.
How to turn on a belt oil skimmer?
Turn on the toggle switch, and make sure the bottom pulley is at least two inches above the water
Name three different types of skimmers.
Weir Skimmers, Belt Skimmers, Drum Skimmers, Brush Skimmers, Grooved Disc Skimmers.
True or false?
"Skimmers are like leaf blowers that pull up the oil from the surface of the water."
False.
Skimmers are machines like vacuum cleaners that pull up the oil from the surface of the water.
How to turn off a belt oil skimmer?
To turn a skimmer off, turn the toggle switch on the unit that's powering the skimmer.
Name 5 advantages of skimmers.
Reduction of disposal costs, hygienic benefits, reduction of bacteria growth, recovering oil, environmentally friendly, and safe work environment.
True or false?
A belt oil skimmer is the most complicated skimmer and is really tough to operate.
False.
A belt oil skimmer is the easiest and simplest skimmer to operate.
Which part of the skimmer scrapes oil from the surface?
The oil attracting belt.
Here is a scenario: there is a moderate amount of oil, located in a vast area including calm waters. Which specific skimmer would be the ideal option for this scenario?
Disk skimmers.