None of mine have that problem. When it has a bubble I lift the tube slightly or wiggle back and forth between full ans slow and it comes right out never to return. (well until the next cleaning.)
Aquaclear intake tube "bubble"
- Thread starter andyjh
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The bubble?
Perhaps you could take the filter apart and inspect the impeller assembly. I usually use a soft toothbrush to remove any matter adhering to it and then give it a few minutes soak in hydrogen peroxide before reassembling. Remember to also clean out the 'well' in which the shaft and impeller reside. I usually use a very small round brush for this, a Q-tip might be used for this.
Good luck.
Regards,
TA
I have seen my AquaClears', 50 and smaller, form this bubble. Usually it is because there is something clogging the intake tube or the impeller has some detritus/organic-growth adhering to its' shaft and/or impeller vanes.
Perhaps you could take the filter apart and inspect the impeller assembly. I usually use a soft toothbrush to remove any matter adhering to it and then give it a few minutes soak in hydrogen peroxide before reassembling. Remember to also clean out the 'well' in which the shaft and impeller reside. I usually use a very small round brush for this, a Q-tip might be used for this.
Good luck.
Regards,
TA
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