Bk mini 160 bubble issue

[m and m]

It seems my Bk mini is putting out more bubbles then are staying in the chamber and it's not even getting a head of foam any Ida on what to do?

 

[Troylee]

What depth of water do you have it in????? Try raising it up a inch or so and see what happens... Also is this skimmer new???

 

[m and m]

No it's old just took it out for a cleaning it's in a ten inch depth I believe which is remended by Bk and mojo.

 

[m and m]

Just for furthere purposes if any one ever has the same problem or googles and sees this. The issue was the piece of gray PVC in the front where it draws air. It was built up and slightly clogged I pushed a screw driver threw and cleared it [ where the air line connects] out. Its like it's brand new now.

 

[Troylee]

That's called the Venturi...;)

 

[Acroholic]

Just for furthere purposes if any one ever has the same problem or googles and sees this. The issue was the piece of gray PVC in the front where it draws air. It was built up and slightly clogged I pushed a screw driver threw and cleared it [ where the air line connects] out. Its like it's brand new now.

Checking mine in a couple....thanks for the head's up.
Dave

 

[mojo]

had the same thing happen on a buddies mini 180. The dang air siliencer ha salt creep in it. After tearing the whole pump apart and the air line it ended up being the air silencer. it restricted it enough to cause the same issues you are having. my mini is running at about 7.5 inches of water. but 7 to 10 is good.

Mojo~