New skimmer leaking. Setup help?

pledosophy · 04/09/2008, 06:57 PM

So I just picked up this skimmer

http://www.pacificcoastimports.com/p...ys%3D%26pg%3D2

It's leaking from where the pump intake meets the seal. Should I take it apart and try to find something, or is there something in particular I should be looing for.

Thanks

tgreene · 04/09/2008, 07:03 PM

Make sure you have the gasket installed...

pledosophy · 04/09/2008, 07:18 PM

It came fully assembled. There were no gaskets to install. I did use PVC glue n the return portion but did not mess with the pump at all.

Here is a pic, sorry about the link.

pledosophy · 04/09/2008, 09:44 PM

no love?

OnlyCrimson · 04/09/2008, 09:48 PM

It might possibly just need a lube to help the seal.

pledosophy · 04/09/2008, 10:35 PM

Why didn't I think f that. I hae lube, I mean plumber's grease right here. Thanks.

Let you know how it goes.

pledosophy · 04/09/2008, 11:27 PM

Still leaks.

I contacted the store I got it from. Taking it back on Friday for him to repair or replace.

Thanks for the help

tgreene · 04/10/2008, 01:17 AM

I'm willing to bet that they either forgot the gasket, or it got shifted around... I say this, because I have assembled several of these skimmers and reactors, and have accidently done left the gaskets out from time to time myself.

-Tim

pledosophy · 04/12/2008, 02:25 AM

Took it back to my LFS

There was a problem with the connection of the intake of the pump with the chamber, the gasket, the O ring on the pump, the connection between the return of the pump and the chamber, the air intake, and the connection between the drain of the chamber and the plumbing.

All things that come preassembled.

My LFS was awesome in fixing all of it for me. Took nearly two hours to find and fix everything.

Awsome LFS, really crappy manufacturing. It is running now, for about 6 hours. Great amount of bubbles, not seeing any build up to create skimmate yet, but that might be a break in period.

I have never had such problems with any piece of equipment I have purchased. So happy my LFS is so good to make it right.

Go Waves Marine in Portland Oregon!

pledosophy · 04/15/2008, 11:06 PM

5 days after it was fixed it is working beautifully. Puls out a great amount of skimmate, nice thick foam, just kinda loud for my tastes.

eddnyster · 04/16/2008, 01:07 AM

Pledosophy...it's time to upgrade that 29 gal. dude!!! Poor tangs...

Oh and I'm not sure rubber gloves will cut it though...I've been stung by a tang...not cool!

04/09/2008, 06:57 PM	#1
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	New skimmer leaking. Setup help? So I just picked up this skimmer http://www.pacificcoastimports.com/p...ys%3D%26pg%3D2 It's leaking from where the pump intake meets the seal. Should I take it apart and try to find something, or is there something in particular I should be looing for. Thanks __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/09/2008, 07:03 PM	#2
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	Make sure you have the gasket installed... __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

04/09/2008, 07:18 PM	#3
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	It came fully assembled. There were no gaskets to install. I did use PVC glue n the return portion but did not mess with the pump at all. Here is a pic, sorry about the link. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/09/2008, 09:44 PM	#4
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	no love? __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/09/2008, 10:35 PM	#6
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	Why didn't I think f that. I hae lube, I mean plumber's grease right here. Thanks. Let you know how it goes. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/09/2008, 09:48 PM	#5
OnlyCrimson Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Royal Oak,Michigan Posts: 863	It might possibly just need a lube to help the seal.

04/09/2008, 11:27 PM	#7
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	Still leaks. I contacted the store I got it from. Taking it back on Friday for him to repair or replace. Thanks for the help __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/10/2008, 01:17 AM	#8
tgreene Registered Member. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 2,712	I'm willing to bet that they either forgot the gasket, or it got shifted around... I say this, because I have assembled several of these skimmers and reactors, and have accidently done left the gaskets out from time to time myself. -Tim __________________ WWBAD Current Tank Info: 157g custom Starphire display, 450g frag system, 285g fish QT system, 400g Shark tank

04/12/2008, 02:25 AM	#9
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	Took it back to my LFS There was a problem with the connection of the intake of the pump with the chamber, the gasket, the O ring on the pump, the connection between the return of the pump and the chamber, the air intake, and the connection between the drain of the chamber and the plumbing. All things that come preassembled. My LFS was awesome in fixing all of it for me. Took nearly two hours to find and fix everything. Awsome LFS, really crappy manufacturing. It is running now, for about 6 hours. Great amount of bubbles, not seeing any build up to create skimmate yet, but that might be a break in period. I have never had such problems with any piece of equipment I have purchased. So happy my LFS is so good to make it right. Go Waves Marine in Portland Oregon! __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/15/2008, 11:06 PM	#10
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	5 days after it was fixed it is working beautifully. Puls out a great amount of skimmate, nice thick foam, just kinda loud for my tastes. __________________ 120g mixed reef 90g QT

04/16/2008, 01:07 AM	#11
eddnyster Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Whitter, CA Posts: 275	Pledosophy...it's time to upgrade that 29 gal. dude!!! Poor tangs... Oh and I'm not sure rubber gloves will cut it though...I've been stung by a tang...not cool!