chefthomasr March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 Hi All, I need some help. Our ASM isn't skimming properly. The pump is moving water but there is no air injection therefore no skimmate. I've taken it all apart. Cleaned everything thoroughly, ensured there were no broken parts. But still no air injection. Suggestions please? Thanks! Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 Sorry. I always forget to check who is logged in and I just start posting away. Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trble81 March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 We had the same problem with our Visijet that we had...cleaning and all that didn't help. It was pushing water but not drawing air in. We had to pony up and we bought a much better skimmer (AquaC Remora) and haven't looked back. I know this doesn't help but if you can't find anything wrong...maybe a new one is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 Its only 3 months old so if I have to buy a new skimmer I'm not gonna be a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 Its only 3 months old so if I have to buy a new skimmer I'm not gonna be a happy camper. Hey Jenny tell Thomas to use the new Euro Hot Rod and plug the Turbo Charger to the Venturi part and you will have lots of skimmate :wink: Check the Air Hole on the venturi and squeeze the hose I had salt build up inside of mine about a month ago when I had the same problem Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 Did you check the tube itself (not the pump)? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buucca March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 I agree, sounds like venturi hole is clogged. I keep a gal. of swimming pool Muriatic Acid, dilute down to 20% using tap water (4 parts water, 1 part acid). Fill up assembled skimmer and let soak for 3 mins. making sure venturi gets filled. A quick rinse with clean water afterward and skimmer should run normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buucca March 2, 2007 Share March 2, 2007 BTW I forgot to mention you may need to run the skimmer for 24 hrs. after a good cleaning with Hydrocloric acid (Muriatic). It will probably need to reseason itself B4 it starts making large bubbles. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 I cleaned it with vinegar. I did check the air hose and all that but I'll check it again I might've missed something. Thanks all! Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhoch March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 Make sure you can blow through the air hose without difficulty (might even try it when its running to see what happens). Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROLL March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 Mine had salt built up inside the air passageway. I had to use wire to clean it out and works good afterward. I suggest cleaning pump and air passageway once every month to keep the operation running smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davjbeas March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 One thing worked for me. Salt creep had got into the airline hose connected ot the venturi. i took a coffe mug with water, microwaved it till the water was very hot and let the tubing on the venturi suck it through. It worked like a charm. the air bubbles were back in the skimmer chamber immediately. David B.\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROLL March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 One thing worked for me. Salt creep had got into the airline hose connected ot the venturi. i took a coffe mug with water, microwaved it till the water was very hot and let the tubing on the venturi suck it through. It worked like a charm. the air bubbles were back in the skimmer chamber immediately. David B.\ Awesome idea! Hot water to quickly dissolve the encrusted salt in airway- I'll try that next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny March 3, 2007 Share March 3, 2007 Hi All, Thanks again for all the help. Turned out the pump wasn't making a secure enough connection to the skimmer body. So I used some plumbers tape and away it went. Thanks! Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw March 4, 2007 Share March 4, 2007 Hi All, Thanks again for all the help. Turned out the pump wasn't making a secure enough connection to the skimmer body. So I used some plumbers tape and away it went. Thanks! Jenny Jenny- My G3 used to have that problem. I made a trip out to BRK and got a new uniseal (the one ASM supplies is crap) and it worked like a charm. Definately worth the chump change I spent on it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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