Apr 19, 2021
Eric Edelen
wrote
My BH-1000 Octopus is not bubbling currently. I have cleaned my tank, changed the water and clean the skimmer also. Still does not want to bubble. I tried making sure the air path was clear. I have 75 gallon reef tank. Please let me know if I can fix this some how or if it can be replaced bought within 12 months
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Apr 19, 2021
Angie Brumfield
agent
wrote
Hi Eric,
You may just need to prime the skimmer, to prime it, please do the following:
1. Turn off skimmer
2. Remove air silencer
3. With your thumb, plug the air hose so no air gets pulled into the skimmer
4. Turn on the skimmer
5. Let the skimmer fill up and run for a few minutes while keeping an eye on the inside and outflow of the skimmer. There should not be any air bubbles coming in/out of the skimmer. If you do, there may be an air leak and you need to tighten up the joints (manually, never use tools)
6. Once there is only water going in and out of the skimmer and it does not overflow (as it should not), then you can release the air hose and let air back into the skimmer.
7. Install the air silencer back and make sure you mount it up above water level.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I will be more than happy to assist you.
You may just need to prime the skimmer, to prime it, please do the following:
1. Turn off skimmer
2. Remove air silencer
3. With your thumb, plug the air hose so no air gets pulled into the skimmer
4. Turn on the skimmer
5. Let the skimmer fill up and run for a few minutes while keeping an eye on the inside and outflow of the skimmer. There should not be any air bubbles coming in/out of the skimmer. If you do, there may be an air leak and you need to tighten up the joints (manually, never use tools)
6. Once there is only water going in and out of the skimmer and it does not overflow (as it should not), then you can release the air hose and let air back into the skimmer.
7. Install the air silencer back and make sure you mount it up above water level.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I will be more than happy to assist you.
Apr 19, 2021
Eric Edelen
wrote
I follows your directs. No bubbles were coming through when my hand was over the air tube. When I released my hand, there was no change.
Only when I blow air into the air tube is when bubbles are created (not many). Please advise what to do next?
Only when I blow air into the air tube is when bubbles are created (not many). Please advise what to do next?
Apr 20, 2021
Angie Brumfield
agent
wrote
Please go to: https://support.coralvue.com/submit_ticket and submit a ticket for warranty support, one of our reps will be able to help you.