Troubleshooting · Troubleshooting
How do I replace the front paddlewheel on the Skimmi 300?
Short answer: Turn the Skimmi off, then seat the new front paddlewheel in the smaller connector first and click the other side into the larger connector.
Start by switching the Skimmi off, turning it upside down, and taking out the filter tray to access the front paddlewheel.
Based on Maytronics support, updated 2026-08-10, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Applies to 2 models. Parts that fix it are below.
The fix
Step by step.
Applies to Dolphin Skimmi and Dolphin Skimmi 300.
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Step 1: Turn off the Skimmi Switch the Skimmi off before working on the paddlewheel.
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Step 2: Flip the robot over Turn the Skimmi so its underside faces up.
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Step 3: Take out the filter tray Remove the tray before moving on to the paddlewheel.
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Step 4: Remove the front paddlewheel Rotate the front paddlewheel to the proper angle for removal, then pull it out.
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Step 5: Replace the connectors if needed If the connectors need replacement, remove the larger connector first, followed by the smaller connector. Install the new connectors.
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Step 6: Fit the replacement paddlewheel Line up one side of the wheel with the smaller connector first. Press the opposite side into the larger connector until it clicks into place. Check that the wheel rotates smoothly.
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Step 7: Put the filter tray back Refit the filter tray in its original position.
Source: Maytronics support. Same steps and facts, rewritten for clarity; the videos and illustrations are Maytronics' own.
Replacement parts
Parts that fix this.
This answer comes down to tracks & wheels. The exact part depends on the model: choose your robot and we open its parts list, or browse the category for every model.
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