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Old 05-25-2018, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gregzz4 View Post
Sounds like it’s not getting enough air. Not familiar with your airflow adjustment but check it to ensure it is open enough, or open it more. The more air it gets, the lower the water will be. If that’s not working, remove the Venturi from the volute and air line, and check for calcium buildup or a blockage. Also inspect the impeller in case something got in it.
Keep in mind too much air will cause it to surge up and down, and cavitation can damage the impeller.



I find that the more I turn the white volute in the less height of the foam head I get. I started with 4 turns out, to 2, to 1.5 and now I’m at 1. When I screw the volute out the bubbles rise very high.



The stand pipe is completely open and I haven’t even got to the point of turning it as the water level and foam head is so high.


I checked the propellor and nothing is stuck in it. The Skimmer is only 2 months old as well. Could that cause the instability?
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