Skimmer Pump - Starts, Chugga-Chugga, Stops

KMP · 01/15/2012, 08:52 PM

I have a BubbleKing Mini 160 skimmer that's been in operation for 3+ years. Has a Red Dragon 600 pump. Last week, I noticed it was not running. Checked all electrical sockets - various plugs that I know are working - not the sockets. When plugging into other sockets I noticed it would start, stop, start, stop - for about 30 seconds then nothing. Thought maybe it needed a good bath so - in a vinegar bath it went for 24 hrs. Just tried it again, same issue; start, stop - for about 30 seconds then nothing.

Any ideas?

01/15/2012, 08:52 PM	#1
KMP Wag More; Bark Less Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,602	Skimmer Pump - Starts, Chugga-Chugga, Stops I have a BubbleKing Mini 160 skimmer that's been in operation for 3+ years. Has a Red Dragon 600 pump. Last week, I noticed it was not running. Checked all electrical sockets - various plugs that I know are working - not the sockets. When plugging into other sockets I noticed it would start, stop, start, stop - for about 30 seconds then nothing. Thought maybe it needed a good bath so - in a vinegar bath it went for 24 hrs. Just tried it again, same issue; start, stop - for about 30 seconds then nothing. Any ideas? __________________ Kenny Current Tank Info: 70g Shallow Reef [Home]; 15g Starfire Cube [Office]