Coralife SS 125 Leak

Kyle461 · 03/26/2015, 08:51 AM

I know I'll get the stock "replace it" post but I'll ask anyways! I have a small leak happening on my coralife skimmer right at the neck where the cup can be taken off when the water level reaches it. If I mess with it enough I eventually get it to stop, but I don't have that much time to play with it when I clean out the cup. I'm assuming that the o-ring is either inefficient or has had some damage and needs to be replaced.

Has anyone done any mods in that area to improve the seal? I'm looking for a fix for the present problem. When funds allow it I will be improving my skimmer in the future with a replacement.

acrohead500ppm · 03/26/2015, 08:58 AM

Go the hardware store and take the original O ring with you, see if you can match it up.

However, if it was me I would have an overwhelming feeling of stupidity realizing I am actually making an effort to repair a corallife "super skimmer".

Throw the skimmer in the trash and put an airstone in your sump till a decent used skimmer pops up for a fair price.

Kyle461 · 03/26/2015, 09:18 AM

That's what I figured. I wonder if there is an o-ring that has a thicker diameter that would help with the seal. I'll check it out.

It actually skims nicely and a quick fix would help immensely for the time being so I don't mind feeling "stupid". Again I'm looking to upgrade at a later date but it would be nice to have a decent, functioning skimmer currently pulling out gunk. It works! Just leaks a little and my OCD kicks in.

acrohead500ppm · 03/26/2015, 09:21 AM

Its all good, if you can't find the right size of O-ring you could always try a doubled up heavy duty rubberband, I have temp fixed an ASM G3 this way once when the O ring wore out.

Kyle461 · 03/26/2015, 09:23 AM

I have trouble seeing where the o-ring "wears out." I'm guessing the cup being taken off and put on compresses the ring and wears it out? Just seems weird to me.

acrohead500ppm · 03/26/2015, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle461

I have trouble seeing where the o-ring "wears out." I'm guessing the cup being taken off and put on compresses the ring and wears it out? Just seems weird to me.

SW dries them out, makes them crack prematurely.

Kyle461 · 03/26/2015, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acrohead500ppm

SW dries them out, makes them crack prematurely.

Touche! Thank you.

03/26/2015, 08:51 AM	#1
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	Coralife SS 125 Leak I know I'll get the stock "replace it" post but I'll ask anyways! I have a small leak happening on my coralife skimmer right at the neck where the cup can be taken off when the water level reaches it. If I mess with it enough I eventually get it to stop, but I don't have that much time to play with it when I clean out the cup. I'm assuming that the o-ring is either inefficient or has had some damage and needs to be replaced. Has anyone done any mods in that area to improve the seal? I'm looking for a fix for the present problem. When funds allow it I will be improving my skimmer in the future with a replacement. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

03/26/2015, 09:18 AM	#3
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	That's what I figured. I wonder if there is an o-ring that has a thicker diameter that would help with the seal. I'll check it out. It actually skims nicely and a quick fix would help immensely for the time being so I don't mind feeling "stupid". Again I'm looking to upgrade at a later date but it would be nice to have a decent, functioning skimmer currently pulling out gunk. It works! Just leaks a little and my OCD kicks in. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

03/26/2015, 09:23 AM	#5
Kyle461 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 438	I have trouble seeing where the o-ring "wears out." I'm guessing the cup being taken off and put on compresses the ring and wears it out? Just seems weird to me. __________________ Nadie me paga en chicles!! Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2485917 Current Tank Info: 40 gallon breeder (2/17/15); 20L 3-chamber sump; Tunze Nano ATO; Hydor 320gph return and Circulation 850 gph; Coralife Super Skimmer 125 G; Marineland 24"-36" Reef LED

03/26/2015, 08:58 AM	#2
acrohead500ppm Moved On Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No,never,never Posts: 723	Go the hardware store and take the original O ring with you, see if you can match it up. However, if it was me I would have an overwhelming feeling of stupidity realizing I am actually making an effort to repair a corallife "super skimmer". Throw the skimmer in the trash and put an airstone in your sump till a decent used skimmer pops up for a fair price.

03/26/2015, 09:21 AM	#4
acrohead500ppm Moved On Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: No,never,never Posts: 723	Its all good, if you can't find the right size of O-ring you could always try a doubled up heavy duty rubberband, I have temp fixed an ASM G3 this way once when the O ring wore out.