protein skimmer not creating bubbles?

[Wick]

hello all, my S-120 S-Series Premier Protein Skimmer (40 - 120 Gal) - Eshopps isn't producing bubbles anymore but does push water up, not high enough to even top the cup. think i may need a new pump? i'm not sure of the age but looks older as the writing on the skimmer is wearing off. time to replace the pump?

 

[Goodair]

Open up and clean the pump and see if that helps before replacing it.

 

[WVNed]

More than likely the port the air goes in has clogged and needs cleaned.

 

[albano]

More than likely the port the air goes in has clogged and needs cleaned.

+1

 

[Wick]

Open up and clean the pump and see if that helps before replacing it.

i will try a do a better job of this. watching youtube too atm and a guy cleaned out some of the tubing that helped him fix it. im going to try this as well! might have saved a nice chunk of money! i will report back tomorrow for everyone in case anyone else has this problem! =)

 

[Wick]

More than likely the port the air goes in has clogged and needs cleaned.

yes this part! thank you so much!! i bet this is it!

 

[Wick]

+1

thank you!

 

[Neptune 555]

thank you!

My just stopped producing bubble also... What is the part you mention that is clogged? I will take mine out and clean it but where does the air enter from anyway? Not sure where it is jammed?

thanks!!

 

[vpierce3]

I’ve had salt build up in the air tube as well. You might want to check that too.

 

[reeftivo]

My just stopped producing bubble also... What is the part you mention that is clogged? I will take mine out and clean it but where does the air enter from anyway? Not sure where it is jammed?

thanks!!

Nipple that the air line to the pump connects to

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

While it is most likely the air feed is clogged. There is a possibility that the needles on the impeller have worn due to cavitation or debris being sucked into your skimmer pump. Luckily new impellers are available for most models

 

[Wick]

Exactly what they are saying. Salt builds up there so you gotta clean it out