issue with aquamaxx hob 1

rbby228 · 10/08/2017, 09:58 PM

when i first got this skimmer it worked great. however now my skimmer isn't producing as much foam and atleast once a week i have to prime the skimmer again to get it working. also i have to leave the air hose off the silencer or it almost immediately loses its ability to foam.

so far i tried pouring hot water down the air intake and it seems to help a little

oscargrumete61 · 10/09/2017, 12:19 AM

Its only 2 things . The skimmer needs to be cleaned and or your water its great and skimmer can not skim nothing, same issue with the same aquamaxx

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LQT · 10/09/2017, 04:30 AM

The venturi is clogged with salt creep. Straighten out a paper clip and chip away at the salt creep build up in the volute (where the airline attaches to the pump). Notice how when you do the hot water in the airline it helps? Well you’re partially clearing the salt creep... just not enough. I used to own an HOB-1.

soulpatch · 10/09/2017, 08:25 AM

Exactly what LQT said. I would make sure to take the pump out every 6 months and vinegar bath it and ensure that the venturi was totally cleaned. It is common issue with em...

Vinny Kreyling · 10/09/2017, 08:48 AM

You can also use a drill bit to clean the venturi. Just get the right size & turn it by hand.

10/08/2017, 09:58 PM	#1
rbby228 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 25	issue with aquamaxx hob 1 when i first got this skimmer it worked great. however now my skimmer isn't producing as much foam and atleast once a week i have to prime the skimmer again to get it working. also i have to leave the air hose off the silencer or it almost immediately loses its ability to foam. so far i tried pouring hot water down the air intake and it seems to help a little

10/09/2017, 04:30 AM	#3
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	The venturi is clogged with salt creep. Straighten out a paper clip and chip away at the salt creep build up in the volute (where the airline attaches to the pump). Notice how when you do the hot water in the airline it helps? Well you’re partially clearing the salt creep... just not enough. I used to own an HOB-1. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge Last edited by LQT; 10/09/2017 at 08:27 AM. Reason: spelling

10/09/2017, 08:25 AM	#4
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Exactly what LQT said. I would make sure to take the pump out every 6 months and vinegar bath it and ensure that the venturi was totally cleaned. It is common issue with em... __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

10/09/2017, 08:48 AM	#5
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	You can also use a drill bit to clean the venturi. Just get the right size & turn it by hand. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

10/09/2017, 12:19 AM	#2
oscargrumete61 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 82	Its only 2 things . The skimmer needs to be cleaned and or your water its great and skimmer can not skim nothing, same issue with the same aquamaxx Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk