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Hello everyone, I notice my Aquamaxx cones skimmer Is not foaming just water is coming up in the skimmer any suggestion. What the problem might be ?
 

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Can you increase outflow so water runs through faster? The less outflow, the more time water bubbles and the higher the water level can be in your skimmer.
 

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Try cleaning the pump.
They tend to get deposit build ups at/in the air hose connection. It sounds like a lack of air.
 

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