Need some help with oase Skimmer please

[Phillius]

Hi there

Hope you are all doing well, Im hoping someone can give me some help and advice on how to fix my oase skimmer 40
http://www.swelluk.com/pond/pond-fi...m_source=product-search&utm_medium=googlebase

It is attached to an oase pump the aquamax 16000.

The pipe attaching the 2 is 1.5inch. And i currently have it set to 3 of 4 of the flow rating on the aquamax, I have tried it on 4, but get the same results.


Basically the skimmer goes down, and starts skimming, everything is good... and starts taking water in and all the rubbish from the top of the surface, but after a short while, sometimes 5 mins, others 15 mins.. it just pops up. I press it back down and it works again fine straight away.

Ive moved the hose a little, and the pump to see if there is any air locks, but doesnt seem to be, also for your information the pump and skimmer are at the same level, so pipe is flat along the pond floor.
I have also made sure all connections are on right and are tight.

Anyone who could give me any advice, would be appreciated

Regards

Phil

 

[JohnHuff]

Did you put some heavy rocks in the base?

 

[j.w]

Phil

 

[Phillius]

Sorry i missed that information out, we have a very heavy weight on it, which keeps it nice and secure and flush with the bottom of the pond it sits.

When its working it is like a beast, clears the top of the pond in minutes, but for some reason... it decides to take a break....... press it back down.. works like a beast again

 

[Phillius]

and thank you for the welcome, this forums looks likes a fantastic place to share information, and share our love for ponds, was looking at the gallery section earlier, was some real nice ponds :goldfish:

 

[addy1]

To our group, wish I could help but no clue.

 

[JohnHuff]

Sorry i missed that information out, we have a very heavy weight on it, which keeps it nice and secure and flush with the bottom of the pond it sits.

When its working it is like a beast, clears the top of the pond in minutes, but for some reason... it decides to take a break....... press it back down.. works like a beast again

If you already have a heavy weight on it, it shouldn't be able to surface again. Maybe it isn't secured tight enough?