Get bubbles in the sump which go into tank. Push motor up &get rid of bubbles but then no bubbles in skimmer, only water. Ideas on how to fix?
1464391
Make sure the water level is about 6 to 7", if the skimmer is new, it will be stable after a few days.
1023702
It took my skimmer a day or so to break in, so I had this issue also. After adjusting my water level in my sump and dialing in or adjusting the skimmer they went away. If I let the water level get to low my bubbles return. Hope this helps.
1464392
The skimmer will take a few days to break in. If it doesn't settle down, think about putting some baffles in your sump
832637
Make sure your gas tank vent is open.The filter has four connections, make sure you're flowing (in/out) the gas in the right direction to your motor.Try it without the filter element in it.How low is the filter from the motor connection?Is the squeeze ball on backwards? Check arrows on ball.Could it be that the filter is dirty?Mine is working like it should, I'm on the second season with it.Maybe I have a 30gal through put total, not much. It's on a 2006 9.9M 4s.J
1760448
I have just flushed the tank (fill 100% then drain completely) several times till the water drains clear and then use a good chemical treatment. Hope that helps...
2164390
Check to see if your water level is covering the entire intake pipe. It should be. Also, If you have the skimmer attachment installed, it might be contributing to the problem. I run my filter with it out of the intake line, with better results.
1941376
I just did. Be sure to seal it well and submerge it in a bucket or your pool for a few hours to see if bubbles come out. Since it is LED it an be tested while up outside the water for extended periods if need be, but it is not really recommended still.
816680
Once you fill out the water tank it should starts moving... i think your motor is defective... is there any water flowing out the spout?
1072481
Are you filling it to the max fill line? It usually takes a couple of minutes for the water signal to reset. Mine did that and I lightly banged the sides and it started working. If that's not the problem then you may have to call Edge Star for help.
278185
The water level in your sump should be more than enough to keep the skimmer's pump submerged when it is running BUT not enough to overflow when it and the aquarium pumps are off. Can't tell you volume without knowing your sump's measurements.
1327585
In the water tank, make sure both the supply tube and the air check valve are clear. You can use a straw or piece of aquarium tube to blow air through the supply tube(the male tube). If the water tank is half full it should bubble. Put the straw in the hole(air valve) next to the supply tube. If the cap is on the tank, water should squirt out of the supply tube. My air valve hole was plugged. I cleaned/opened it with a plastic tooth pick. It feels like there is a rubber check valve in there. If it is plugged, I believe it creates a vacuum in the tank and prevents water feeding up the supply tube. Worked fine after I did this. In the water tank, make sure both the supply tube and the air check valve are clear. You can use a straw or piece of aquarium tube to blow air through the supply tube(the male tube). If the water tank is half full it should bubble. Put the straw in the hole(air valve) next to the supply tube. If the cap is on the tank, water should squirt out of the supply tube. My air valve hole was plugged. I cleaned/opened it with a plastic tooth pick. It feels like there is a rubber check valve in there. If it is plugged, I believe it creates a vacuum in the tank and prevents water feeding up the supply... » Read More In the water tank, make sure both the supply tube and the air check valve are clear. You can use a straw or piece of aquarium tube to blow air through the supply tube(the male tube). If the water tank is half full it should bubble. Put the straw in the hole(air valve) next to the supply tube. If the cap is on the tank, water should squirt out of the supply tube. My air valve hole was plugged. I cleaned/opened it with a plastic tooth pick. It feels like there is a rubber check valve in there. If it is plugged, I believe it creates a vacuum in the tank and prevents water feeding up the supply tube. Worked fine after I did this. « Show Less
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Try this YouTube video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdb2Zc-maMw ) which requires you to use a hole saw and open up the bottom of the skimmer. I used a Hayward inlet fitting with adapter and attached the hose to that with a hose clamp. Also, the pumps fittings are tapered and I opened them up to 1 1/2 inches by cutting at the next graduation, this allowed for better water flow. My base is pretty level so I am also able to use a Pentair Lil'Shark to clean the pool bottom. Hope this helped.
2043794
There should not be any noise other than the sound of the bubbles coming from it? Sounds like you have a defective motor.
1697934
I had the same problem, probably water going from top tank to the bottom one is not fast enough to fill water above the sensor. I was changing level a little bit (adding something very small under the Luma and found the best angle (very small change) and now is working without problems more than 1 year
365144
I've wondered the same thing. But my skimmer only does it for the first 10 mins. I just crank it down before I change the media and crank it back up when I remember.
847801
I have an ancient fish tank motor (same principal) sometimes the impeller(little fan like thing that moves the water)gets clogged Carefully under running water try to flush it out. A little food/whisker whatever may be stuck. Goodluck
2124800
Check to make sure that the pump is fully submersed in water. I had the same problem and mine is working just fine :)
858957
Hi I'm not sure what's the problem but do you have enough hose to it? I have Diver Dan an he works fantanstic. Are you using this in an above ground pool or in ground? I have a 24x 52 above ground? Have you checked to see if it has any sticks or leaves inside of the whale? Let me know also if you have your hoses wound in circles might be the problem they are suppose to be memory hoses an not to be wound up? Hope this helps.
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Just make sure the vacuum part at the bottom is clean. I had the same issue but turned out the brushes at the bottom had stuff rapped around it blocking the water to come out.