Sicce PSK-600 issues

Andruw91 · 01/05/2017, 04:41 PM

So I'll start off by saying I've never had a pump die on me yet and I want to make sure I do everything I can before I buy a new one.

I have a Diablo XS160 with a Sicce PSK600 that I bought maybe 3-4 years ago. Last week the pump would shut off and turn on intermittently, and now nothing. I took the pump apart and looked at the impeller, besides some algae it looked fine. I cleaned it off and it did the same thing. I took it apart again today (a week later. I know I should have looked into it more then. I'm just getting back into my tank) and I am able to spin the impeller about half way until the magnet takes over and grabs it. I tried to plug it in without the impeller to see if I hear of see anything move; nothing. Does this sound like a dead pump to anyone else, or is there something else I can check on it before it's trashed? If it is trash anyone have some good ideas for a replacement? Thanks

GimpyFin · 01/05/2017, 04:53 PM

I had a Sicce SE-200 on an older skimmer act very similar to yours before I replaced it. It didn't really shut off intermittently, but if I turned the skimmer off, after powering it back on, the pump would kick on like 10-15 minutes later. Impeller was fine too. If it were me, I'd just replace it with another PSK-600. They're good pumps.

Andruw91 · 01/05/2017, 05:01 PM

I didn't do much maintenance on it before it died. But the load on my tank for the past 6 months has just been 6 fish and some crabs on my 120 gallon. Its disappointing it died already when I have a reactor pump and return pump I bought used off a friend are still working. This one was brand new when I got the skimmer 3-4 years ago.

wildman926 · 01/05/2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andruw91

This one was brand new when I got the skimmer 3-4 years ago.

That is what you can expect from skimmer pumps about 4 years or so. If they make it past that, it is a bonus. Good to see that it is still around, as much as our hobby changes.

Those pumps are great. They cost about $100 new.

moondoggy4 · 01/05/2017, 09:45 PM

http://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_Pro...FIPSAC-vi.html this pump?

Andruw91 · 01/07/2017, 11:24 AM

I was looking at replacing the pump and I see the sicce 1000 is about $10 more. Should I stick with the 600 or just spend the extra $10 to upgrade to the 1000 and would their be any benefit?

Also open into other suggestions for pumps that will work with my Reef Octopus Diablo XS-160. I just want to replace the pump and get one ordered sooner rather than later. That's the main reason for sticking with Sicce at this point as I know it will fit and be compatible.

moondoggy4 · 01/07/2017, 12:56 PM

The 600 model is closer to performance to the old pump that you have currently. If you felt like you wanted a little more in performance get the 1000 pump.

Andruw91 · 01/07/2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

The 600 model is closer to performance to the old pump that you have currently. If you felt like you wanted a little more in performance get the 1000 pump.

The only thing I was concerned with is the compatibility of them. I assumed one just has a bigger motor than the other and all the outlets are the same. The only other thing I was concerned with is the longevity of the Sicce as this one only lasted 3 1/2 years. Is the normal for a skimmer pump?

moondoggy4 · 01/07/2017, 02:58 PM

The Sicce 600 usually lasted about 3 years mine only about 2 years. I bought a Tunze 9420 pump to replace mine much better pump and impellers are cheaper and better. You r skimmer the pump is below the body of the skimmer but not enclosed by it Correct?

Andruw91 · 01/07/2017, 03:30 PM

Correct it is just under the skimmer. The outlet just slides into the bottom of the skimmer

Bob Nell · 01/08/2017, 09:28 PM

I am pretty sure they have different fittings.

Andruw91 · 01/08/2017, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Nell

I am pretty sure they have different fittings.

Well that would be disappointing as I ordered the psk-1000

Andruw91 · 01/11/2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Nell

I am pretty sure they have different fittings.

Just got the psk-1000 in today. Same outlet size. Skimmer is back up and running

01/05/2017, 04:41 PM	#1
Andruw91 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 7	Sicce PSK-600 issues So I'll start off by saying I've never had a pump die on me yet and I want to make sure I do everything I can before I buy a new one. I have a Diablo XS160 with a Sicce PSK600 that I bought maybe 3-4 years ago. Last week the pump would shut off and turn on intermittently, and now nothing. I took the pump apart and looked at the impeller, besides some algae it looked fine. I cleaned it off and it did the same thing. I took it apart again today (a week later. I know I should have looked into it more then. I'm just getting back into my tank) and I am able to spin the impeller about half way until the magnet takes over and grabs it. I tried to plug it in without the impeller to see if I hear of see anything move; nothing. Does this sound like a dead pump to anyone else, or is there something else I can check on it before it's trashed? If it is trash anyone have some good ideas for a replacement? Thanks

01/05/2017, 04:53 PM	#2
GimpyFin Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,032	I had a Sicce SE-200 on an older skimmer act very similar to yours before I replaced it. It didn't really shut off intermittently, but if I turned the skimmer off, after powering it back on, the pump would kick on like 10-15 minutes later. Impeller was fine too. If it were me, I'd just replace it with another PSK-600. They're good pumps. __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: 110 gallon

01/05/2017, 05:01 PM	#3
Andruw91 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 7	I didn't do much maintenance on it before it died. But the load on my tank for the past 6 months has just been 6 fish and some crabs on my 120 gallon. Its disappointing it died already when I have a reactor pump and return pump I bought used off a friend are still working. This one was brand new when I got the skimmer 3-4 years ago.

01/05/2017, 09:45 PM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	http://www.marinedepot.com/Sicce_Pro...FIPSAC-vi.html this pump?

01/07/2017, 11:24 AM	#6
Andruw91 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 7	I was looking at replacing the pump and I see the sicce 1000 is about $10 more. Should I stick with the 600 or just spend the extra $10 to upgrade to the 1000 and would their be any benefit? Also open into other suggestions for pumps that will work with my Reef Octopus Diablo XS-160. I just want to replace the pump and get one ordered sooner rather than later. That's the main reason for sticking with Sicce at this point as I know it will fit and be compatible.

01/07/2017, 12:56 PM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	The 600 model is closer to performance to the old pump that you have currently. If you felt like you wanted a little more in performance get the 1000 pump.

01/07/2017, 02:58 PM	#9
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	The Sicce 600 usually lasted about 3 years mine only about 2 years. I bought a Tunze 9420 pump to replace mine much better pump and impellers are cheaper and better. You r skimmer the pump is below the body of the skimmer but not enclosed by it Correct?

01/07/2017, 03:30 PM	#10
Andruw91 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 7	Correct it is just under the skimmer. The outlet just slides into the bottom of the skimmer

01/08/2017, 09:28 PM	#11
Bob Nell Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 128	I am pretty sure they have different fittings.