Aqua Medic Protein Skimmer Question

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TomW - 23 Jun 2004 14:36 GMT

I've been having great success with this protein skimmer until a few weeks
ago.

It does not seem to be producing as many bubbles now, and certainly not as
much "stuff" in the collection area. I have removed the pump, opened and
examined for blockages & did not find anything wrong.

Any Suggestions?
TIA
TomW

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david - 23 Jun 2004 20:50 GMT

> I've been having great success with this protein skimmer until a few weeks
> ago.
>
> It does not seem to be producing as many bubbles now, and certainly not as
> much "stuff" in the collection area. I have removed the pump, opened and
> examined for blockages & did not find anything wrong.

which one is it. if the pin impellea is worn it wont work as well

DAvid

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kim gross - 25 Jun 2004 11:18 GMT

It is a turboflotor 1000 in sump skimmer check the airholes in the pipe
that feeds the pump, they have been known to plug up and when they do
the skimmer can not pull in as much air.

kim

> I've been having great success with this protein skimmer until a few weeks
> ago.
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> TIA
> TomW

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TomW - 25 Jun 2004 15:44 GMT

I figured it out.
I decided to clean the air line. It wasn't blocked. When I re-installed the
pump (in the tank) I did not have it located deep enough in the tank. A few
inches made a huge difference in the density of bubbles produced.
Thanks for the replies.
-TomW

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John B - 25 Jun 2004 20:18 GMT

I have had the airline problem as well. Sometimes it plugs with salt
buildup or whatnot, I just clean it out and it works fine. I found if you
have a powerhead on the water intake it works wayyyyy nicer too. (if you
don't already have one)

> I figured it out.
> I decided to clean the air line. It wasn't blocked. When I re-installed the
> pump (in the tank) I did not have it located deep enough in the tank. A few
> inches made a huge difference in the density of bubbles produced.
> Thanks for the replies.
> -TomW

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TomW - 28 Jun 2004 13:35 GMT

> I have had the airline problem as well. Sometimes it plugs with salt
> buildup or whatnot, I just clean it out and it works fine. I found if you
> have a powerhead on the water intake it works wayyyyy nicer too. (if you
> don't already have one)

I'm not sure what you mean. I'm using the pump it came with. Are you
suggesting directing the output of an additional powerhead to the intake of
the pump that came with the unit, or replacing it?
TomW

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Aqua Medic Protein Skimmer Question