Aquabee pump question

schwebb · 04/29/2006, 11:25 AM

I noticed that my pump for my skimmer was not working. I removed it and cleaned it out with acid. It will hum and the impeller will turn a little then stop. Is it a gonner?

turtlespd · 04/29/2006, 01:59 PM

I have a few friends who owns deltecs with Aquabee pumps. SHort story version, they wish they would of gotten the ehiem pump.

Mike.B · 04/29/2006, 03:26 PM

You need a bigger skimmer for the eheim pumps and then your your talking $900+. For smaller skimmers the aquabee pump seems to be well matched. What kind of skimmer do you have, maybe contact whoever you bought it from.

turtlespd · 04/29/2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by subzero420
You need a bigger skimmer for the eheim pumps and then your your talking $900+. For smaller skimmers the aquabee pump seems to be well matched. What kind of skimmer do you have, maybe contact whoever you bought it from.

Well we dont know what skimmer he owns but im assuming he paid about 650-800 so its not much more for peace of mind. So for a larger skimmer and added capacity i would definately pay the extra dollar. However, the problem still exist, his pump doesnt work. What is a dead pump on a skimmer worth?

Schwebb,

One thing you can do is take it apart and make sure you assembled it corectly or removeit from the skimmer and shake it while its on or tap it. Its a common problem with a of pumps. Once it begins to spin put it back onto the skimmer. If the pump is humming then your still in luck. I kinda glanced over your questions earlier.

schwebb · 04/29/2006, 06:09 PM

Well it is internal. I removed the impeller and put a metal screwdriver inside. When it is pluggen in the screwdriver sticks and releases as the power comes on and off by it self. I hope Brian can cover it under waranty.

04/29/2006, 11:25 AM	#1
schwebb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ca. bay area Posts: 289	Aquabee pump question I noticed that my pump for my skimmer was not working. I removed it and cleaned it out with acid. It will hum and the impeller will turn a little then stop. Is it a gonner?

04/29/2006, 01:59 PM	#2
turtlespd Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rosemead,CA Posts: 2,090	I have a few friends who owns deltecs with Aquabee pumps. SHort story version, they wish they would of gotten the ehiem pump.

04/29/2006, 03:26 PM	#3
Mike.B Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 548	You need a bigger skimmer for the eheim pumps and then your your talking $900+. For smaller skimmers the aquabee pump seems to be well matched. What kind of skimmer do you have, maybe contact whoever you bought it from.

04/29/2006, 06:09 PM	#5
schwebb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ca. bay area Posts: 289	Well it is internal. I removed the impeller and put a metal screwdriver inside. When it is pluggen in the screwdriver sticks and releases as the power comes on and off by it self. I hope Brian can cover it under waranty.