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KMP
01/15/2012, 08:52 PM
I have a BubbleKing Mini 160 skimmer that's been in operation for 3+ years. Has a Red Dragon 600 pump. Last week, I noticed it was not running. Checked all electrical sockets - various plugs that I know are working - not the sockets. When plugging into other sockets I noticed it would start, stop, start, stop - for about 30 seconds then nothing. Thought maybe it needed a good bath so - in a vinegar bath it went for 24 hrs. Just tried it again, same issue; start, stop - for about 30 seconds then nothing.

Any ideas?