Warner Marine K2 Cone Skimmer

jeffreylam1132 · 04/07/2011, 07:08 PM

Hi,

I have this skimmer for a couple of weeks now and it's a great skimmer. It's pulling out a lot of junk. My only problem is the pump is pretty loud, I think it's the Sicce PSK2500. Is there anyway I can quiet this pump down or what's a good replacement pump that is quiet and reliable. Thanks.

mojo~ · 04/07/2011, 07:53 PM

is it running the red demon wheel ? the first ones did not come with this. but the skimmer could use a bb2000 or a tunze hydrofoamer 9420

jeffreylam1132 · 04/07/2011, 09:51 PM

Not sure what's the red demon wheel, and why? How is the bb2000 or tunze hydrofoamer 9420 compare to the psk 2500? More quiet, less watt, produce better?

jeffreylam1132 · 04/08/2011, 04:19 PM

Would the tunze hydrofoamer fit perfectly to the K2 skimmer?

solitude127 · 04/08/2011, 04:49 PM

I think it might be a tough fit because the inlet to the skimmer is pretty high. You might have to make some type of stand for the pump

solitude127 · 04/08/2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreylam1132

Not sure what's the red demon wheel, and why? How is the bb2000 or tunze hydrofoamer 9420 compare to the psk 2500? More quiet, less watt, produce better?

It's a red pinwheel. If you take the volute off, you'll know right away. The RD pinwheel seems to me much quieter than the original white one.

dan-in-gr · 04/08/2011, 05:15 PM

Hi, I had same issue, the pump is loud, but will break in, it takes a little over a month and will quiet down. This is what helps, put a brick on top of skimmer cup, as the whole thing is vibrating, this will keep vibrations down and the pump will break in faster. Sounds strange but the extra weight on top for a couple of more weeks will do the trick, it worked perfect for me.

jeffreylam1132 · 04/08/2011, 05:49 PM

This skimmer has definitely been break in. I got it used from somebody and it was definitely running over a year.

jeffreylam1132 · 04/08/2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude127

It's a red pinwheel. If you take the volute off, you'll know right away. The RD pinwheel seems to me much quieter than the original white one.

Do you think I should replace it with this RD pinwheel or don't waste my time and money and go out and buy the tunze hydrofoamer.

The pump is skimming great, it's just the noise is what brothering me.

mojo~ · 04/08/2011, 06:40 PM

well it should of come with this wheel unless it was one of the early ones. Then it would have had the cnc or msx wheel. same thing different color.

the tunze will need a stand just as the psk2500 has one. the bb2000 would probably really close to fitting

jeffreylam1132 · 04/08/2011, 09:17 PM

So, is the bb2000 any good? How's the noise level and how well does it perform? Thanks so much Mojo for trying to answer all my questions.

04/07/2011, 07:08 PM	#1
jeffreylam1132 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 2,658	Warner Marine K2 Cone Skimmer Hi, I have this skimmer for a couple of weeks now and it's a great skimmer. It's pulling out a lot of junk. My only problem is the pump is pretty loud, I think it's the Sicce PSK2500. Is there anyway I can quiet this pump down or what's a good replacement pump that is quiet and reliable. Thanks. __________________ SCRK, SFVR, SCMAS & LARS Member Current Tank Info: Tankless

04/07/2011, 07:53 PM	#2
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	is it running the red demon wheel ? the first ones did not come with this. but the skimmer could use a bb2000 or a tunze hydrofoamer 9420 __________________ Mojo~

04/07/2011, 09:51 PM	#3
jeffreylam1132 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 2,658	Not sure what's the red demon wheel, and why? How is the bb2000 or tunze hydrofoamer 9420 compare to the psk 2500? More quiet, less watt, produce better? __________________ SCRK, SFVR, SCMAS & LARS Member Current Tank Info: Tankless

04/08/2011, 04:49 PM	#5
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I think it might be a tough fit because the inlet to the skimmer is pretty high. You might have to make some type of stand for the pump __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

04/08/2011, 06:40 PM	#10
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	well it should of come with this wheel unless it was one of the early ones. Then it would have had the cnc or msx wheel. same thing different color. the tunze will need a stand just as the psk2500 has one. the bb2000 would probably really close to fitting __________________ Mojo~

04/08/2011, 04:19 PM	#4
jeffreylam1132 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 2,658	Would the tunze hydrofoamer fit perfectly to the K2 skimmer?

04/08/2011, 05:15 PM	#7
dan-in-gr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 385	Hi, I had same issue, the pump is loud, but will break in, it takes a little over a month and will quiet down. This is what helps, put a brick on top of skimmer cup, as the whole thing is vibrating, this will keep vibrations down and the pump will break in faster. Sounds strange but the extra weight on top for a couple of more weeks will do the trick, it worked perfect for me.

04/08/2011, 05:49 PM	#8
jeffreylam1132 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 2,658	This skimmer has definitely been break in. I got it used from somebody and it was definitely running over a year.

04/08/2011, 09:17 PM	#11
jeffreylam1132 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 2,658	So, is the bb2000 any good? How's the noise level and how well does it perform? Thanks so much Mojo for trying to answer all my questions.

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