hob octopus skimmer users

sneeyatch · 07/03/2007, 07:08 PM

question for those using the hob's and the resun 225 pumps...

my skimmer almost seems to backfeed some. it started happening a little while ago every once in a while, but now it's all the time. the water level in the output chamber fills way too high and creates a gurgling sound. doesn't seem to affect performance, but i'm afraid of it eventually overflowing (which i don't think it can do).

it almost seems like the output tube is somewhat clogged, but i've cleaned it out and it still does it.

any one have the same issues or a resolution to the problem?

thanks

CarlC · 07/03/2007, 07:27 PM

Are your air intakes getting salt creep in them? This will slowly starve the pump of air and increase water flow.

Put the air intake tube into a cup of fresh water every couple of days and let it suck in fresh water for just a few seconds. It will clear out the creep.

Carl

sneeyatch · 07/04/2007, 06:43 AM

i replaced the airline and it still does it. i'm wondering if it has a similar gasket problem like some of the other octo pumps did?

CarlC · 07/04/2007, 09:05 AM

I'll get a close up look at one later this week. Someone I work with just ordered one. Maybe I'll see something on it when I look at it.

Carl

sneeyatch · 07/04/2007, 10:40 AM

that's cool - i appreciate it. just remember that this is a resun king pump, not an octopus pump.

thanks again

bjc451 · 07/04/2007, 03:01 PM

mine is the dual version

sneeyatch · 07/04/2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bjc451
mine is the dual version

any issues?

bjc451 · 07/04/2007, 07:58 PM

nope no problems

Palpatine · 07/04/2007, 09:13 PM

I have one of these, the BH-100 version. I had to remove the black sponge on the outflow, the water level was dangerously high with it attached.

07/03/2007, 07:08 PM	#1
sneeyatch Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,312	hob octopus skimmer users question for those using the hob's and the resun 225 pumps... my skimmer almost seems to backfeed some. it started happening a little while ago every once in a while, but now it's all the time. the water level in the output chamber fills way too high and creates a gurgling sound. doesn't seem to affect performance, but i'm afraid of it eventually overflowing (which i don't think it can do). it almost seems like the output tube is somewhat clogged, but i've cleaned it out and it still does it. any one have the same issues or a resolution to the problem? thanks __________________ - Todd It's often the saddest of us working our hardest to make everyone laugh Current Tank Info: Tankless

07/04/2007, 06:43 AM	#3
sneeyatch Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,312	i replaced the airline and it still does it. i'm wondering if it has a similar gasket problem like some of the other octo pumps did? __________________ - Todd It's often the saddest of us working our hardest to make everyone laugh Current Tank Info: Tankless

07/04/2007, 10:40 AM	#5
sneeyatch Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 1,312	that's cool - i appreciate it. just remember that this is a resun king pump, not an octopus pump. thanks again __________________ - Todd It's often the saddest of us working our hardest to make everyone laugh Current Tank Info: Tankless

07/03/2007, 07:27 PM	#2
CarlC Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesport, PA Posts: 1,099	Are your air intakes getting salt creep in them? This will slowly starve the pump of air and increase water flow. Put the air intake tube into a cup of fresh water every couple of days and let it suck in fresh water for just a few seconds. It will clear out the creep. Carl

07/04/2007, 09:05 AM	#4
CarlC Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesport, PA Posts: 1,099	I'll get a close up look at one later this week. Someone I work with just ordered one. Maybe I'll see something on it when I look at it. Carl

07/04/2007, 03:01 PM	#6
bjc451 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 383	mine is the dual version

07/04/2007, 07:58 PM	#8
bjc451 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 383	nope no problems

07/04/2007, 09:13 PM	#9
Palpatine Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 17	I have one of these, the BH-100 version. I had to remove the black sponge on the outflow, the water level was dangerously high with it attached.