Replacement Impeller for Bubble Magus Skimmer NAC6A

adam87 · 04/14/2011, 01:49 PM

Which one should I get? Both are about the same price.

BM needle wheel impeller or SWC NW/MW impeller

SkullV · 04/14/2011, 03:00 PM

They are actually all the same magnet/shaft with a different head. The Meshwheel heads are snap on (and break very easily) and the pinwheel heads are glued on. I switched over from the meshwheel to the pinwheel a couple weeks ago and I would never go back. The skimmer is quieter, the bubble production is better, and when you order from SoCal tropical fish you get 2 day mail and a new shaft/grommets included. From what I understand noone is shipping the full meshwheel impeller replacements anymore anyway. You can only get the new heads which will snap immediately if your magnet is even the slightest bit out of balance.

This is the part you want:
http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/c...er-p-1251.html

adam87 · 04/14/2011, 03:22 PM

thank you.

grabbit · 04/14/2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

They are actually all the same magnet/shaft with a different head. The Meshwheel heads are snap on (and break very easily) and the pinwheel heads are glued on. I switched over from the meshwheel to the pinwheel a couple weeks ago and I would never go back. The skimmer is quieter, the bubble production is better, and when you order from SoCal tropical fish you get 2 day mail and a new shaft/grommets included. From what I understand noone is shipping the full meshwheel impeller replacements anymore anyway. You can only get the new heads which will snap immediately if your magnet is even the slightest bit out of balance.

This is the part you want:
http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/c...er-p-1251.html

I would never get this one again.. got two of them and they are VERY LOUD !!!! Simply, bad experience with them.. after some search.. I got this one.. it is more silent than my return pump now:

http://www.shop.clayboa.com/p...3&categoryId=3

SkullV · 04/14/2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grabbit

I would never get this one again.. got two of them and they are VERY LOUD !!!! Simply, bad experience with them.. after some search.. I got this one.. it is more silent than my return pump now:

http://www.shop.clayboa.com/product....3&categoryId=3

I think you probably had a localized issue such as a misaligned pump. The part I showed him is the recommended replacement for the NAC6/7 at the current time. It also made my skimmer even quieter then the meshwheel. Obviously everyone will have a different experience though.

grabbit · 04/14/2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkullV

I think you probably had a localized issue such as a misaligned pump. The part I showed him is the recommended replacement for the NAC6/7 at the current time. It also made my skimmer even quieter then the meshwheel. Obviously everyone will have a different experience though.

understandable.. I ordered from the same place U did.. no luck though.. with the one I posted link to.. I have never had any issues.. silent as it can be.

SkullV · 04/14/2011, 09:35 PM

Can you try to repost the link just so I can see what you are talking about? The link you posted did not work.

When you replaced the impeller with the Needle Wheel from Socal did you replace both rubber grommets, the shaft, and the ceramic washer that comes with? A lot of people forget the little ceramic washer and it messes everything up.

grabbit · 04/14/2011, 09:37 PM

http://www.shop.clayboa.com/main.sc

grabbit · 04/14/2011, 09:40 PM

not sure why.. but it doesnt let me post link to it..

www dot shop dot reeffiltration dot com

SkullV · 04/14/2011, 09:44 PM

Interesting that you like the needle/mesh hybrid better then the pinwheel. Most people usually find that the pinwheels are quieter. I figured what you were going to show me was a needle/mesh hybrid like the stock impeller.

Did you notice if your wedge valve position changed at all when you switched over?

badazztealcobra · 04/14/2011, 10:27 PM

That site is banned from RC, that's why the links won't work.

I just got that same needle mesh hybrid for my brothers SWC160 cone, should make quite a difference when we swap it. I've always gotten better scfh numbers with mesh and never noticed any noise issues.....

SkullV · 04/14/2011, 10:48 PM

Let me know how you like it Badazz. I sort of just got the pinwheel because that is what SoCal sent me when I ordered the Mesh Wheel replacement. They told me that the original meshwheel wasn't being shipped anymore because of durabliity issues. I was pleasantly surprised about the performance, but I am not committed to the Pinwheel by any means.

adam87 · 04/15/2011, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grabbit

not sure why.. but it doesnt let me post link to it..

www dot shop dot reeffiltration dot com

Thats the one I was thinking about getting. They are selling a Modified Atman 2500 Impeller that Pulls 850-900lph air.

lolgranny · 07/22/2011, 03:41 PM

Sorry to bring this back alive, but im having a issue with my NAC6. Lately it has not been producing bubbles like it has in the past year. Its as if the water level inside the chamber (even at the same setting as before) is sitting much higher / the bubbles are not concentrated. Now all my sps / lps are doing very well still so im thinking its either i have nothing for the skimmer to pull out (50g water volume total) or there is something stuck in the impeller / air line. I checked both and both are clean.

Anyone have any thoughts. Im stumped with this one.

javsku · 07/25/2011, 07:37 PM

You probably need to replace the mesh wheel inside of the pump. When it starts to show the signs you are explaining the wheel is going bad. It will probably crack and not work at all in the near future. I have had the same problem and when I took it apart I saw that the wheel was cracked. I had a replacement which came with the skimmer. They also have them listed on ebay for $10.00 with $5.00 shipping and handling. I would sugest paying the $12.00 shipping and handling because you will get it much quicker. The part is coming from China. I recently purchased another one from the seller on ebay and I got it in 5 days. Here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

04/14/2011, 01:49 PM	#1
adam87 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IL Posts: 812	Replacement Impeller for Bubble Magus Skimmer NAC6A Which one should I get? Both are about the same price. BM needle wheel impeller or SWC NW/MW impeller

04/14/2011, 09:37 PM	#8
grabbit Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 34	http://www.shop.clayboa.com/main.sc __________________ 90g, LEDs, Vortech's. Current Tank Info: 90 g Perfecto

04/14/2011, 09:40 PM	#9
grabbit Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 34	not sure why.. but it doesnt let me post link to it.. www dot shop dot reeffiltration dot com __________________ 90g, LEDs, Vortech's. Current Tank Info: 90 g Perfecto

04/14/2011, 10:27 PM	#11
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	That site is banned from RC, that's why the links won't work. I just got that same needle mesh hybrid for my brothers SWC160 cone, should make quite a difference when we swap it. I've always gotten better scfh numbers with mesh and never noticed any noise issues..... __________________ Currently in between tanks at the moment... Planning my next project... "Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the game, some people just get to play longer th

07/22/2011, 03:41 PM	#14
lolgranny The DQ King Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago (McHenry) Posts: 2,414	Sorry to bring this back alive, but im having a issue with my NAC6. Lately it has not been producing bubbles like it has in the past year. Its as if the water level inside the chamber (even at the same setting as before) is sitting much higher / the bubbles are not concentrated. Now all my sps / lps are doing very well still so im thinking its either i have nothing for the skimmer to pull out (50g water volume total) or there is something stuck in the impeller / air line. I checked both and both are clean. Anyone have any thoughts. Im stumped with this one. __________________ -Dave Current Tank Info: 40g RIP. 300g system, 180g display.

04/14/2011, 03:00 PM	#2
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	They are actually all the same magnet/shaft with a different head. The Meshwheel heads are snap on (and break very easily) and the pinwheel heads are glued on. I switched over from the meshwheel to the pinwheel a couple weeks ago and I would never go back. The skimmer is quieter, the bubble production is better, and when you order from SoCal tropical fish you get 2 day mail and a new shaft/grommets included. From what I understand noone is shipping the full meshwheel impeller replacements anymore anyway. You can only get the new heads which will snap immediately if your magnet is even the slightest bit out of balance. This is the part you want: http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/c...er-p-1251.html

04/14/2011, 03:22 PM	#3
adam87 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IL Posts: 812	thank you.

04/14/2011, 09:35 PM	#7
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Can you try to repost the link just so I can see what you are talking about? The link you posted did not work. When you replaced the impeller with the Needle Wheel from Socal did you replace both rubber grommets, the shaft, and the ceramic washer that comes with? A lot of people forget the little ceramic washer and it messes everything up.

04/14/2011, 09:44 PM	#10
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Interesting that you like the needle/mesh hybrid better then the pinwheel. Most people usually find that the pinwheels are quieter. I figured what you were going to show me was a needle/mesh hybrid like the stock impeller. Did you notice if your wedge valve position changed at all when you switched over?

04/14/2011, 10:48 PM	#12
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Let me know how you like it Badazz. I sort of just got the pinwheel because that is what SoCal sent me when I ordered the Mesh Wheel replacement. They told me that the original meshwheel wasn't being shipped anymore because of durabliity issues. I was pleasantly surprised about the performance, but I am not committed to the Pinwheel by any means.

07/25/2011, 07:37 PM	#15
javsku Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 116	You probably need to replace the mesh wheel inside of the pump. When it starts to show the signs you are explaining the wheel is going bad. It will probably crack and not work at all in the near future. I have had the same problem and when I took it apart I saw that the wheel was cracked. I had a replacement which came with the skimmer. They also have them listed on ebay for $10.00 with $5.00 shipping and handling. I would sugest paying the $12.00 shipping and handling because you will get it much quicker. The part is coming from China. I recently purchased another one from the seller on ebay and I got it in 5 days. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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