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Unread 08/19/2016, 12:21 AM   #1
david.faik
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Tunze 9012 foaming stops randomly

My skimmer sometimes just stops producing foam. I have to blow in the air pipe, then it trundles along happy for 2-7 days before stopping again.

I cleaned and soaked in vinegar, but to no avail.

Anyone had similar and fixed it?

Works fine but when away I have to remind someone to come in and check this. Worries me, as I need the skimmer rock solid reliable :-S

For clarity the pump continues working, just no foam until I blow in the air inlet tube after which it kicks out foam again, straight away

Thanks in advance any wise people with good ideas! :-)




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Unread 08/19/2016, 09:06 AM   #2
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How old is it?

Main thoughts are a bad impeller that is riding too high or an obstruction by salt creep of the air inlet nipple over the impeller.


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Unread 09/06/2016, 10:27 AM   #3
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About two years old, and it sat around before I used it (so over guarantee). Not sure what an impeller is, are you suggesting replace the pump? If you can advise what part I'll have a look on flea bay. Thanks


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Unread 09/06/2016, 10:38 AM   #4
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We have only made the 9012 for about 20 months, it is definitely under warranty, this is the part you need-

https://www.tunze.com/US/en/products...id%5D=9012.047


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