Bubble blaster pump skips

pneumaticbetta · 12/22/2014, 08:29 AM

I'm curious if it is normal for the bubble blaster pump to skip. It's sounds like it pulls in too much air for a second. Sometimes it runs perfectly other times it skips a few times a minute. I took it apart and everything looks and feels fine. I've tried running it without the skimmer attached, same problems. The pump is brand new and did it out of the box.

SGT_York · 12/22/2014, 09:33 AM

Mine has run smooth right out of the box. How long has it been running?

pneumaticbetta · 12/22/2014, 11:40 AM

3 days or so

SGT_York · 12/22/2014, 02:30 PM

try running it with no air, submerge the air inlet and see if it still skips.

pneumaticbetta · 12/24/2014, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGT_York

try running it with no air, submerge the air inlet and see if it still skips.

it runs fine when i submerge the airline.

azjohnny · 12/24/2014, 07:10 AM

Try removing the volute and inspect for any salt residue. When I had an SRO skimmer this was weekly PM. If the water level in the skimmer rises suddenly it is a sign this has happened

outssider · 12/24/2014, 07:02 PM

give service a call...they are very good...

http://temp.coralvue.com/

pneumaticbetta · 12/25/2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outssider

give service a call...they are very good...

http://temp.coralvue.com/

Thankyou will do...of course after the holidays!

Merry Christmas!

peiloy3196 · 01/18/2015, 07:25 AM

Did you get a solution to this? I am having the same problem.

pneumaticbetta · 01/22/2015, 11:34 AM

I took it apart and put everything back together and it seemed to fix it.

12/22/2014, 08:29 AM	#1
pneumaticbetta Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 64	Bubble blaster pump skips I'm curious if it is normal for the bubble blaster pump to skip. It's sounds like it pulls in too much air for a second. Sometimes it runs perfectly other times it skips a few times a minute. I took it apart and everything looks and feels fine. I've tried running it without the skimmer attached, same problems. The pump is brand new and did it out of the box.

01/18/2015, 07:25 AM	#9
peiloy3196 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Trinidad, W.I. Posts: 599	Did you get a solution to this? I am having the same problem. __________________ "Do, or do not. There is no 'try.'" -- Jedi Master Yoda Tank: 230 Gal , 75 Gal Sump with Refuge, 3X250W MH, 4X54W T5, MP60QD's, SRO XP5000 Skimmer, Octopus Calcium Reactor, 1.5 HP Chiller, Apex. Current Tank Info: 250 Gallon Reef

12/22/2014, 09:33 AM	#2
SGT_York Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,746	Mine has run smooth right out of the box. How long has it been running?

12/22/2014, 11:40 AM	#3
pneumaticbetta Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 64	3 days or so

12/22/2014, 02:30 PM	#4
SGT_York Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,746	try running it with no air, submerge the air inlet and see if it still skips.

12/24/2014, 07:10 AM	#6
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	Try removing the volute and inspect for any salt residue. When I had an SRO skimmer this was weekly PM. If the water level in the skimmer rises suddenly it is a sign this has happened

12/24/2014, 07:02 PM	#7
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	give service a call...they are very good... http://temp.coralvue.com/

01/22/2015, 11:34 AM	#10
pneumaticbetta Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 64	I took it apart and put everything back together and it seemed to fix it.