Troubleshooting · Skimmi Use & Maintenance
How do I replace the side paddlewheel on my Skimmi?
Short answer: Remove the old paddlewheel, align the replacement's holes, and dip the screws in Loctite 574 before installing and tightening them.
First, gather a 1.2 mm star screwdriver, Loctite 574, and a replacement side paddlewheel.
Based on Maytronics support, updated 2026-06-28, rewritten by Poolbots' pool experts. Applies to 1 model. Parts that fix it are below.
The fix
Step by step.
Follow the video and steps below to replace the side paddlewheel on your Dolphin Skimmi.
Step 1Remove the old paddlewheel
- Turn the robot over so it rests on the solar panel.
- Take the filter out of the robot.
- Turn the side paddlewheel until you find the screw, identified as Paddlewheel Screw M2.5 × 8 mm – DIN913 A2.
- Take out the screw with a 1.2 mm star screwdriver.
- Gently take the paddlewheel off the robot.
- Follow the same removal steps on the opposite side if needed.
Step 2Install the replacement paddlewheel
- Position the new paddlewheel so its holes line up.
- Dip the screws in Loctite 574 before inserting them. Then tighten them with the star screwdriver.
- Follow the same installation steps on the opposite side if needed.
- Put the filter tray back into the robot.
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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