skimmer problem

adimal · 05/18/2007, 09:15 PM

MY bak pak skimmer is having issues. It is not making many bubbles. it seems it has phases where it will be powerful one month then poor the next month. I took apart and cleaned the powerhead (maxijet 1200) and still no resolution. Any ideas? also, I was wondering if its possible to upgrade the powerhead would this do any good? if so what is a power head that would fit the bakpak? Thanks

GreenSarco · 05/19/2007, 12:10 AM

check the intake hose. It probably has some salt creep.

frederickk · 05/19/2007, 07:50 AM

I would advise you the same thing as GreenSarco

adimal · 05/20/2007, 05:28 PM

So I replaced the intake hose. Its a little better but not quite as powerful as it should be...any more suggestions?

alan214 · 05/21/2007, 07:16 AM

Is this a CPR brand skilter? If so, check the intake holes right on the pump that powers the skimmer. Aside from the intake hose that provides the air, there is a tiny hole near the air intake that can get clogged with detritus, food, small snails, etc.

amike5 · 05/21/2007, 07:31 AM

What I usually do is take the intake hose and place it in a cup of ro/di with the skimmer running. It will suck in the water and disolve the saltcreep in the venturi. Do it once, wait 10-15 minutes and do it again.

05/18/2007, 09:15 PM	#1
adimal Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 258	skimmer problem MY bak pak skimmer is having issues. It is not making many bubbles. it seems it has phases where it will be powerful one month then poor the next month. I took apart and cleaned the powerhead (maxijet 1200) and still no resolution. Any ideas? also, I was wondering if its possible to upgrade the powerhead would this do any good? if so what is a power head that would fit the bakpak? Thanks

05/21/2007, 07:16 AM	#5
alan214 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 1,258	Is this a CPR brand skilter? If so, check the intake holes right on the pump that powers the skimmer. Aside from the intake hose that provides the air, there is a tiny hole near the air intake that can get clogged with detritus, food, small snails, etc. __________________ I live really close to the airport. The other day I was walking across the living room and the stewardess told me to take my seat. Current Tank Info: 73G FOWLR

05/19/2007, 12:10 AM	#2
GreenSarco Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 242	check the intake hose. It probably has some salt creep.

05/19/2007, 07:50 AM	#3
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	I would advise you the same thing as GreenSarco

05/20/2007, 05:28 PM	#4
adimal Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 258	So I replaced the intake hose. Its a little better but not quite as powerful as it should be...any more suggestions?

05/21/2007, 07:31 AM	#6
amike5 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 724	What I usually do is take the intake hose and place it in a cup of ro/di with the skimmer running. It will suck in the water and disolve the saltcreep in the venturi. Do it once, wait 10-15 minutes and do it again.