D Deano Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 1, 2003 Messages 164 Reaction score 0 Location Wales, UK Jan 15, 2006 #1 My air pump gave up on me the other day Any ideas what could be the problem.....its stopped pumping air altogether!
My air pump gave up on me the other day Any ideas what could be the problem.....its stopped pumping air altogether!
orientmatt Fish Fanatic Joined Jun 1, 2005 Messages 145 Reaction score 0 Location Ilford, Essex (east london really!) Jan 15, 2006 #2 When my air pump packed up I opened it up and found that the rubber bit inside had completely disintegrated. Although I dont think all of them work in the same way...
When my air pump packed up I opened it up and found that the rubber bit inside had completely disintegrated. Although I dont think all of them work in the same way...
OP OP D Deano Fish Fanatic Joined Nov 1, 2003 Messages 164 Reaction score 0 Location Wales, UK Jan 15, 2006 #3 thats a thought... i had a spare rubber bit with my pump....think ill try taking it apart and having a look
thats a thought... i had a spare rubber bit with my pump....think ill try taking it apart and having a look
B BigC Fish Maniac Joined Mar 4, 2005 Messages 8,294 Reaction score 10 Jan 17, 2006 #4 Yeah open it up you will most likely find the diaphram has worn out and the rubber will be cracked or holed. Regards BigC
Yeah open it up you will most likely find the diaphram has worn out and the rubber will be cracked or holed. Regards BigC