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Introduction

Over time, these air pumps suffer from wear and tear from use. The rubber diaphragm found inside that vibrates and compresses air through the tubing line can break down, ultimately causing the absence of bubbles in the tank even though the pump itself is still running. If your pump is brand new, check the assembly of the tubing to ensure airflow is not being hindered or blocked. If that is not the case, or your pump is just old and worn in, this guide might be useful in restoring the bubbles back to your tank.

Before beginning any work on the pump, make sure it is disconnected from the power source.

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Step 1

              How to Fix an Air Tech 2K0 Aquarium Pump
  • Begin disassembling the air pump by removing the screws (2.9mm x 13mm) with the small Philips screwdriver.

Begin disassembling the air pump by removing the screws (2.9mm x 13mm) with the small Philips screwdriver.

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Step 2

  • Remove the cover of the air pump to expose the inside of it.
  • Set aside the three screws (2.9mm x 13mm) and cover to save for reassembly at the end of the guide.

Remove the cover of the air pump to expose the inside of it.

Set aside the three screws (2.9mm x 13mm) and cover to save for reassembly at the end of the guide.

Step 3

  • Remove the round, rubber cover called the diaphragm.

Remove the round, rubber cover called the diaphragm.

Step 4

  • Once the entire piece is removed, unscrew the the rubber diaphragm from the metal part.
  • Begin by twisting off the washer.
  • From here, remove the metal piece and the screw (1.25mm x 8mm) from the center of the diaphragm.

Once the entire piece is removed, unscrew the the rubber diaphragm from the metal part.

Begin by twisting off the washer.

From here, remove the metal piece and the screw (1.25mm x 8mm) from the center of the diaphragm.

Step 5

  • Once the diaphragm has been separated, set aside the metal piece, the screw (1.25mm x 8mm), and the washer.
  • Examine the diaphragm for damage.
  • Here, you can see a hole in the diaphragm that needs to be repaired.

Once the diaphragm has been separated, set aside the metal piece, the screw (1.25mm x 8mm), and the washer.

Examine the diaphragm for damage.

Here, you can see a hole in the diaphragm that needs to be repaired.

Step 6

  • Using the Gorilla Glue, coat the diaphragm on both the inside and outside of the damaged area to ensure adhesion.
  • Make sure the entire area is covered as pictured - it’s okay if it looks messy.

Using the Gorilla Glue, coat the diaphragm on both the inside and outside of the damaged area to ensure adhesion.

Make sure the entire area is covered as pictured - it’s okay if it looks messy.

Step 7

  • Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before reassembling the air pump.

Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before reassembling the air pump.

Step 8

  • From here, follow Step 4 in reverse to reassemble the diaphragm and its attached metal piece:
  • Insert the screw (1.25mm x 8mm) through the hole of the diaphragm.
  • Place the metal piece flush against the back of the diaphragm, making sure to line up the screw with the hole.
  • Finally, screw the washer back on to ensure a secure fit between all the pieces.

From here, follow Step 4 in reverse to reassemble the diaphragm and its attached metal piece:

Insert the screw (1.25mm x 8mm) through the hole of the diaphragm.

Place the metal piece flush against the back of the diaphragm, making sure to line up the screw with the hole.

Finally, screw the washer back on to ensure a secure fit between all the pieces.

Step 9

  • Place the reassembled diaphragm back into the slot you initially removed it from.

Place the reassembled diaphragm back into the slot you initially removed it from.

Step 10

  • Place the cover back on the air pump, lining up the holes for the three screws (13mm x 2.9mm).

Place the cover back on the air pump, lining up the holes for the three screws (13mm x 2.9mm).

Step 11

  • Place the three screws (2.9mm x 13mm) and use the Philips screwdriver to secure them in place.
  • Once the cover is on securely, you will be able to reconnect the tubing, and you should have bubbles!

Place the three screws (2.9mm x 13mm) and use the Philips screwdriver to secure them in place.

Once the cover is on securely, you will be able to reconnect the tubing, and you should have bubbles!

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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