Skimmer Problems

[Sweegin]

my skimmer is the reef octopus SSS-3000 int. It is not bubbling and I took apart and checked everything and cleaned the plastic disc etc and nothing is broke. Put back together and still nothing. Any suggestions is my pump no good? My skimmer is about 8 years old and I have never had issues until now. I have taken all apart and cleaned it and also pour boiling hot water down the Venturi tube and what sits in there and does not drain but there is defiantly nothing blocking inside the tube. is my skimmer toast?

Any help would be great!

 

[Dan_P]

my skimmer is the reef octopus SSS-3000 int. It is not bubbling and I took apart and checked everything and cleaned the plastic disc etc and nothing is broke. Put back together and still nothing. Any suggestions is my pump no good? My skimmer is about 8 years old and I have never had issues until now. I have taken all apart and cleaned it and also pour boiling hot water down the Venturi tube and what sits in there and does not drain but there is defiantly nothing blocking inside the tube. is my skimmer toast?

Any help would be great!

Have you washed the venturi in acid?

 

[vetteguy53081]

my skimmer is the reef octopus SSS-3000 int. It is not bubbling and I took apart and checked everything and cleaned the plastic disc etc and nothing is broke. Put back together and still nothing. Any suggestions is my pump no good? My skimmer is about 8 years old and I have never had issues until now. I have taken all apart and cleaned it and also pour boiling hot water down the Venturi tube and what sits in there and does not drain but there is defiantly nothing blocking inside the tube. is my skimmer toast?

Any help would be great!

Blow thru the tube from the muffler to the pump - Often that gets clogged

 

[Sweegin]

Have you washed the venturi in acid?

No I have not

 

[Sweegin]

Blow thru the tube from the muffler to the pump - Often that gets clogged

I just tried blowing through the muffler but, no air is moving and feels like I am going to blow a vessel lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just tried blowing through the muffler but, no air is moving and feels like I am going to blow a vessel lol

Thats the issue- Its blocked. Take the tube off and clear the other end with a toothpick

 

[Sweegin]

Thats the issue- Its blocked. Take the tube off and clear the other end with a toothpick

thanks for you help. I took a toothpick and chips away but, was strong enough so I used a little screw driver and then the piece broke way and I was able to blow through it. Put in my sump and plugged it in and it is working like new. Is there something that a person should be doing to prevent this? I have heard to put a skimmer in a vinegar/water solution and run it for 24 hours in a tub but, not sure how that keeps the Venturi clear.

 

[vetteguy53081]

thanks for you help. I took a toothpick and chips away but, was strong enough so I used a little screw driver and then the piece broke way and I was able to blow through it. Put in my sump and plugged it in and it is working like new. Is there something that a person should be doing to prevent this? I have heard to put a skimmer in a vinegar/water solution and run it for 24 hours in a tub but, not sure how that keeps the Venturi clear.

Check it periodically. I sold these units at my LFS and found out the hard way. Glad to hear, back in business.

 

[danreef55]

Check it periodically. I sold these units at my LFS and found out the hard way. Glad to hear, back in business.

@VG nicely done