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ken55 · 04/25/2012, 08:53 AM

A quick thought...... I presume that when you moved this the skimmer was emptied of it's water. Did you fill it back up before you turned it on?

The motor/pump of the skimmer might not be strong enough to prime itself. If there is no water in the chambers fill it up about 1/2 to 3/4 and turn it back on. You should see a difference.

BTW WELCOME!

04/25/2012, 08:53 AM	#5
ken55 A wing and a prayer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoChes Posts: 635	A quick thought...... I presume that when you moved this the skimmer was emptied of it's water. Did you fill it back up before you turned it on? The motor/pump of the skimmer might not be strong enough to prime itself. If there is no water in the chambers fill it up about 1/2 to 3/4 and turn it back on. You should see a difference. BTW WELCOME! __________________ Current tank info: Last time I saw them they were leaning against a tree in my ex's backyard.