Reef octopus 3000 int - HELP

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I just all of a sudden started to get inconsistent airflow into the pump.
what is wrong and how do i fix it? not making bubbles!!!!
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Have you cleaned the air/water inlet barb that connects to the pump?
Check for calcium deposits, remove the silicone holes and use a flashlight to inspect.

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i will try.
when i start it up it works properly then it starts to have issues within 30-60 seconds.
need a good soaking?
 

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New, used, how old is the skimmer?
 

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Don't know if YOUR pump is bad or not... IMO the BB pumps don't have a great track record and seem (from all the post I've read... tooo many to count) to have issues right around the 1yr mark... check for for calcium deposits or other obstructions, remove the housing, soak, and clean all parts... reassemble and try running it, If the issues still occur you might want to open a support request (assuming the pump is still covered) with coralvue to have them ascertain the issue and replace the pump.
 
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Please let us know what you find out?
 

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Stick it in a bucket with a 3 to 1 ratio of water and vinegar. Run the skimmer in the bucket for a few hours. Then run it for another hour with just plain water. This will clean it up like new. Airways always get clogged up. ,calcium, salt creep, snails. Make sure the tube and connectors are free of anything.
 

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I am on my third pump this time it was the impellor was out of polarity.. your issue sounds just like mine.. I agree the pumps are garbage I really don't know how people have them without issues unless I just keep getting ****** pumps
 
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why third pump and not just change the impeller? how much are the pumps?
 

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when I first bought the skimmer the original pump would get really loud and what looked like it would lose rpm and not skim.. you would have to unplug it to get it to ramp up and skim so they replaced it.. well afte about a year the replacement pump started doing the same thing.. so now im on my third and there saying the last ones impellor lost polarity and that really does not make any sense to me so will see how long this one works for I have a year of warratny left
 

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not the shaft itself, just the plastic piece on the end that spins is separated from the shaft. i could glue it on until i get a new one. i am guessing it may have broken off at some point
 
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the pump seems to be working, but the impeller seems the get "stuck". how do i get a new impeller or fix this issue. i have already given it a good soaking.
 
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