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03/28/2007, 07:52 PM
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Pumps
Will a pump loss it's efficiency over time say a year or so, and if so will I need a new impellar or a whole new pump?My skimmer just does not work like it did when it was new .
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Michael Current Tank Info: 75 gallon reef |
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03/28/2007, 08:01 PM
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did you disassemble the pump and soaked the parts in a water/vinegar solution?
pump lose efficiency due to calcium deposits and organics that accumulate on the impeller, etc.
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03/28/2007, 08:30 PM
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I did that .I clean and soak the pump once a month.
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03/28/2007, 09:08 PM
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What brand pump are you using? Quality makes a big difference too!
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03/28/2007, 09:31 PM
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Try changing the impeller.
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03/29/2007, 05:44 AM
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It is the pump that came on the 125 CSS, and they do not offer a impellar that I can find U have to buy the whole pump.
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