Skimmer pump acting funny after power loss.

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  1. ShrimpSkin

    ShrimpSkin Bristle Worm

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    What's up 3reefers,
    I have a question, I am using a Euro Reef RS135 skimmer, lost power for a few minutes this morning and when it came back up my skimmer pump was making an odd noise/vibration. Also it filled the skimmer with water but no air/bubbles were present, I checked the venturi to make sure it wasn't plugges it was ok....

    Any ideas?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Nykademus

    Nykademus Flamingo Tongue

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    Mine was doing that every now and then after adding a mesh mod. Its just the impeller not getting started properly again.

    Try blowing into the air intake, it should start up again.
     
  4. ShrimpSkin

    ShrimpSkin Bristle Worm

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    I think that's it, it defintely sounds like the impellera not starting up properly. I will try blowing some air in thanks!
     
  5. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    did that do the trick?
     
  6. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Happens to me all the time (yesterday). If the blowing does not work just disconnect it and connect it back. Sometimes works with my skimmer.
     
  7. ShrimpSkin

    ShrimpSkin Bristle Worm

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    Yeah worked like a charm thanks!