WMAS Discussion Forum : skimmer pump bad? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:48:17 +0000 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:01:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=69950 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=557428&title=skimmer-pump-bad#557428 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 69950
Posted: March 04 2014 at 4:01pm

Thumbs Up]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:01:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=557428&title=skimmer-pump-bad#557428 <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : Thanks badfinger. After looking...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=557395&title=skimmer-pump-bad#557395 Author: laroc
Subject: 69950
Posted: March 04 2014 at 12:25pm

Thanks badfinger. After looking at everything again I found that the pump and bubble plate where not screwed together tightly ( darn user error ). In the process of rearranging the sump so that it fits better. Thanks again guys for the help!
]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:25:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=557395&title=skimmer-pump-bad#557395 <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : I will double check the air hose...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=557119&title=skimmer-pump-bad#557119 Author: laroc
Subject: 69950
Posted: March 03 2014 at 12:48pm

I will double check the air hose better sure it not blocked.
]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2014 12:48:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=557119&title=skimmer-pump-bad#557119 <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : Are you adjusting it with the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556761&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556761 Author: badfinger
Subject: 69950
Posted: February 28 2014 at 7:25pm

Are you adjusting it with the wedge pipe correctly or is the air hose blocked....]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:25:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556761&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556761 <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : SWC (salt water connection) 120...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556755&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556755 Author: laroc
Subject: 69950
Posted: February 28 2014 at 6:32pm

SWC (salt water connection) 120
]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:32:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556755&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556755 <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : What brand and model of skimmer...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556726&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556726 Author: BobC63
Subject: 69950
Posted: February 28 2014 at 2:01pm

What brand and model of skimmer is it?
 
That's a good place to start
]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:01:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556726&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556726 <![CDATA[skimmer pump bad? : Ok need a little education on...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=69950&PID=556723&title=skimmer-pump-bad#556723 Author: laroc
Subject: 69950
Posted: February 28 2014 at 1:46pm

Ok need a little education on skimmers in general. Bought a skimmer did some research and found that the water line inside the skimmer should roughly be at about where the body and collection cup meet.

At first was was skimming not producing a lot of skimmate   ( could be that the skimmer is overkill heavy load 55g light load 75-90g ). My system for now is roughly about 20g total (going to increase, hence the bigger skimmer). I was able to adjust the water level (inside) to the rim of the collection cup. After cleaning, the pump seems to be having issues. Needs a little help to get started and I cant push the water level any higher than where the collection cup and body meet. Not that I would keep it at this level since skimmate is what I'm trying to achieve and not a wet skim.

It is sitting an inch below it recommended water level (outside) but if I put to it recommend level the water level ( inside) does not even get close to where the collection cup and body meet.


So finally the questions
  • pump bad?
  • Not enough waste to push the bubbles into the neck?
  • Possibly damaged the pump during cleaning?

Thanks
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