Skimmer issues on a BM Curve 7!

[Reefnman2]

Last Saturday I noticed my skimmer was producing no foam so on Sunday I pulled it out and did a thorough cleaning, placed it back in the sump and it was producing good foam, checked it Monday and no foam. Any idea what might be going on? Thanks.

 

[andrewey]

I'm assuming you did these steps, but just wanted to double check all the easy culprits :)

1) When you cleaned the skimmer, did you inspect and ensure the piece that connects to your airline tubing did not have calcification on the nipple portion (front of the motor housing)- the bottom star in the picture
2) Did you try and blow through the silencer to ensure that area wasn't air locked (I'm assuming you cleaned up any possible salt creep)- top star in the picture
3) Did you disconnect and inspect the tubing where it enters the silencer for salt creep (middle star)

 

[andrewey]

I'm also assuming the only issue is the bubble production- the water level in the skimmer and water output should be unaffected?

 

[Reefnman2]

I'm assuming you did these steps, but just wanted to double check all the easy culprits :)

1) When you cleaned the skimmer, did you inspect and ensure the piece that connects to your airline tubing did not have calcification on the nipple portion (front of the motor housing)- the bottom star in the picture
2) Did you try and blow through the silencer to ensure that area wasn't air locked (I'm assuming you cleaned up any possible salt creep)- top star in the picture
3) Did you disconnect and inspect the tubing where it enters the silencer for salt creep (middle star)

2 and 3 check but I may not have paid enough attention to the airline tubing at the bottom I'll pull it out and double check everything in the morning thanks. Yes water level and output are ok.

 

[Reefnman2]

I'm assuming you did these steps, but just wanted to double check all the easy culprits :)

1) When you cleaned the skimmer, did you inspect and ensure the piece that connects to your airline tubing did not have calcification on the nipple portion (front of the motor housing)- the bottom star in the picture
2) Did you try and blow through the silencer to ensure that area wasn't air locked (I'm assuming you cleaned up any possible salt creep)- top star in the picture
3) Did you disconnect and inspect the tubing where it enters the silencer for salt creep (middle star)

It's rocking and rolling now! That was exactly it, the nipple on the air valve at the bottom was nearly blocked completely off, used a tiny screw driver and got it all cleaned out. Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[andrewey]

It's rocking and rolling now! That was exactly it, the nipple on the air valve at the bottom was nearly blocked completely off, used a tiny screw driver and got it all cleaned out. Thanks for your suggestions!

Nice! Glad you're back in business!