Aquarium Air Pump Cheap Fix / DIY Repair

I repair an aquarium air pump using a piece of plastic cut from a disposable container during this video. The air pump just stopped moving air one day. But after a cheap DIY fix, it pumps great once again. I've used them with fish tanks and for making aerated compost tea. I have owned the pumps shown in the video for several years and they all still work great. Below is a list of the pumps serviced in this video. I receive a commission from some of the links in the description. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Pumps :

Single Outlet Pump Repaired in the video : https://amzn.to/3RPcNoT

Updated Model of the other Single Outlet Air Pump shown : https://amzn.to/3vqCW61

Double Outlet Air Pump shown in the video : https://amzn.to/4aErCTQ

Accessories :

Aquarium Air Line I use with these pumps: https://amzn.to/3TRl4ex

Gloves I wear : https://amzn.to/3xDggRd


Cleaning the pumps reed valves periodically helps to keep them operating at peak performance. Below is a video showing how I did that.

Aquarium Air Pump Cleaning video:    • Aquarium Air Pump Valve Cleaning / Ch...  


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