pump issues, Askoll 1500 for huricone skimmer

gp2 · 01/14/2011, 06:58 PM

Hello all,
I am having some issues with my skimmer pump it is an askoll 1500 which I believe is the same as a laguna. It suddenly decreased its output signifigantly. It seems to work fine just not as strong (and not enough to generate skimmate.) I previously had to tweak it continuously so it did not overflow the collection cup. I soaked it in vinegar water overnight, then dissasembled it and cleaned it out, still nothing. I cannot find any sort of adjustment on it anywhere. It is not making any unusual noise or vibration, I never let it run dry. Very strange. None of the pins are broke. I tried it on several different plugs, no change. I am going to buy another just to have a backup, but i feel i am missing something simple. Thanks in advance.

tkeracer619 · 01/14/2011, 07:21 PM

Is the impeller slipping on the shaft?

gp2 · 01/14/2011, 08:28 PM

hmmm, not sure how would I know, just take it out and see if it grips?

gp2 · 01/14/2011, 08:35 PM

took it apart does not seem to be slipping

gp2 · 01/14/2011, 09:02 PM

ok now I put it back in and its working, I probably did that 10 times over the last 3 days with no improvement...I have no idea, thanks though.

01/14/2011, 06:58 PM	#1
gp2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 258	pump issues, Askoll 1500 for huricone skimmer Hello all, I am having some issues with my skimmer pump it is an askoll 1500 which I believe is the same as a laguna. It suddenly decreased its output signifigantly. It seems to work fine just not as strong (and not enough to generate skimmate.) I previously had to tweak it continuously so it did not overflow the collection cup. I soaked it in vinegar water overnight, then dissasembled it and cleaned it out, still nothing. I cannot find any sort of adjustment on it anywhere. It is not making any unusual noise or vibration, I never let it run dry. Very strange. None of the pins are broke. I tried it on several different plugs, no change. I am going to buy another just to have a backup, but i feel i am missing something simple. Thanks in advance. __________________ Hobby is a gross understatement...

01/14/2011, 07:21 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Is the impeller slipping on the shaft? __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/14/2011, 08:28 PM	#3
gp2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 258	hmmm, not sure how would I know, just take it out and see if it grips? __________________ Hobby is a gross understatement...

01/14/2011, 08:35 PM	#4
gp2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 258	took it apart does not seem to be slipping __________________ Hobby is a gross understatement...

01/14/2011, 09:02 PM	#5
gp2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 258	ok now I put it back in and its working, I probably did that 10 times over the last 3 days with no improvement...I have no idea, thanks though. __________________ Hobby is a gross understatement...

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