problem w/ Aqua Medic Turbo Float 1000

mojotank · 02/03/2009, 07:41 PM

I have an old ( 12 yrs) Aqua Medic Turbo, which i'm now having problem with the collection cup. The bubbles in the cone of the cup, seems to go up and down, than a bust of buddles, which pours water in the collection cup. The bubbles are produced by a RIO 2100 pump

I've check in-line, which is feed directly from overflow for any blockages. I also tried tuning the two adjustable water/air control where the clean water drains from and that didn't stop the problem either.

I checked the air line as well, no problems.

Any idea's on what is causing the problem?

mojotank · 02/03/2009, 08:58 PM

bump

mojotank · 02/04/2009, 09:26 AM

Bump, any help

ducatimikep · 02/04/2009, 10:13 AM

Has the problem just started, suddenly.
Or has this been ongoing.
I have ran a TF1000 for a year with
no problems. It was like the Ronco.
"Set it & Forget it"

mojotank · 02/04/2009, 11:39 AM

Just started to happen. I'll have to pull it out of the sump and see if there is a crack some place, that is causing the bubble level to fluctuate. This unit is about 12/13 years old.

ducatimikep · 02/04/2009, 12:22 PM

If I tamper with my airline my bubble level
would fluctuate like crazy.
Maybe a place to look?

gh0st · 02/04/2009, 12:31 PM

The pump may need cleaned, other than that, make sure water level is consistent, and keep all hoses and outputs cleaned.

hairyman1 · 02/06/2009, 10:53 PM

Your O ring for the collection cup may have worn a bit letting air/water out intermittantly which could cause a little fluctuation. Your overflow needs to have a constant/consistant flow for the level to remain constant in the skimmer. Your adjustment knobs aren't necessary and when in use tend to keep the level in the skimmer a bit higher. If all else fails then run your overflow next to the skimmer and feed the skimmer with a maxijet 900. Problem solved.

02/03/2009, 07:41 PM	#1
mojotank Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NEw York Posts: 43	problem w/ Aqua Medic Turbo Float 1000 I have an old ( 12 yrs) Aqua Medic Turbo, which i'm now having problem with the collection cup. The bubbles in the cone of the cup, seems to go up and down, than a bust of buddles, which pours water in the collection cup. The bubbles are produced by a RIO 2100 pump I've check in-line, which is feed directly from overflow for any blockages. I also tried tuning the two adjustable water/air control where the clean water drains from and that didn't stop the problem either. I checked the air line as well, no problems. Any idea's on what is causing the problem?

02/04/2009, 12:31 PM	#7
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02/03/2009, 08:58 PM	#2
mojotank Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NEw York Posts: 43	bump

02/04/2009, 09:26 AM	#3
mojotank Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NEw York Posts: 43	Bump, any help

02/04/2009, 10:13 AM	#4
ducatimikep Needs Moar Cowbell Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 263	Has the problem just started, suddenly. Or has this been ongoing. I have ran a TF1000 for a year with no problems. It was like the Ronco. "Set it & Forget it"

02/04/2009, 11:39 AM	#5
mojotank Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NEw York Posts: 43	Just started to happen. I'll have to pull it out of the sump and see if there is a crack some place, that is causing the bubble level to fluctuate. This unit is about 12/13 years old.

02/04/2009, 12:22 PM	#6
ducatimikep Needs Moar Cowbell Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 263	If I tamper with my airline my bubble level would fluctuate like crazy. Maybe a place to look?

02/06/2009, 10:53 PM	#8
hairyman1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 271	Your O ring for the collection cup may have worn a bit letting air/water out intermittantly which could cause a little fluctuation. Your overflow needs to have a constant/consistant flow for the level to remain constant in the skimmer. Your adjustment knobs aren't necessary and when in use tend to keep the level in the skimmer a bit higher. If all else fails then run your overflow next to the skimmer and feed the skimmer with a maxijet 900. Problem solved.