ATI BM160 Mesh wheel

Mel-E-Mel · 04/20/2009, 09:44 AM

Has anyone put an extra layer of mesh in the sicce pump for the BM160? The original single layer of mesh looks like it needs replacement and i was playing around with the idea of adding a second layer.

Will this cause the pump to work harder leading to pump failure or will i be ok? If you have done some kind of mod to you yours please chime in. Thanks!

THE ROOK · 04/20/2009, 10:42 AM

Many use 3 layers of mesh for the sicce 2500 pump on the Octo/MSX skimmers. It should start with two layers no problem. It's all about how far off the disk you trim it. Mine would start with three layers if I kept the mesh cut to around 1/4" beyond the disk.

Mel-E-Mel · 04/20/2009, 02:30 PM

Would trimming the mesh 1/4" beyond the disk be optimal for 2 layers? Should i go for 3 layers?

04/20/2009, 09:44 AM	#1
Mel-E-Mel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shark City San Jose, CA Posts: 1,950	ATI BM160 Mesh wheel Has anyone put an extra layer of mesh in the sicce pump for the BM160? The original single layer of mesh looks like it needs replacement and i was playing around with the idea of adding a second layer. Will this cause the pump to work harder leading to pump failure or will i be ok? If you have done some kind of mod to you yours please chime in. Thanks!

04/20/2009, 10:42 AM	#2
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Many use 3 layers of mesh for the sicce 2500 pump on the Octo/MSX skimmers. It should start with two layers no problem. It's all about how far off the disk you trim it. Mine would start with three layers if I kept the mesh cut to around 1/4" beyond the disk.

04/20/2009, 02:30 PM	#3
Mel-E-Mel Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Shark City San Jose, CA Posts: 1,950	Would trimming the mesh 1/4" beyond the disk be optimal for 2 layers? Should i go for 3 layers?