Aquamaxx 1.5 HOB problem

[MeltingStrat:(]

Okay guys so Ive run a 1.5 for about 5 years now I'm actually on my second one and I am STUMPED. It was working fine and I pulled it to do my bi monthly cleaning on it. I usually clean the collection cup weekly. I pulled the skimmer and took everything apart that can come apart and gave it a deep cleaning per usual. Now I'm dealing with a water level problem. It's making good bubbles and producing skim but the water level usually goes right to the top of the exhaust line. Now it's going like almost 3/4 of an inch higher than the exhaust. I'll post a video and some pics but I'm stumped. I've tried angling it/killing power and pulling some water from it/ pulling Venturi line and

making sure it's dry(that's given me problems in the past). I'm stumped lol. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[pooootiqe]

Maybe the exit tube is obstructed?

Or the pump just suddenly decides to work better ;D

 

[MeltingStrat:(]

The exhaust DEFINITELY isn't obstructed. I pulled the entire thing apart. That exhaust piping is big AF. I fold a paper towel and roll it

Maybe the exit tube is obstructed?

Or the pump just suddenly decides to work better ;D

up and run it through. Honestly the pump is working better because I cleaned a BUNCH of crap off the strainer on the intake line but I just don't understand how it's filling up this high. It's never happened to me before and I've ran this skimmer for 5 years this is my second one