Broken Protein Skimmer

zimmertr · 01/06/2013, 09:47 PM

I just picked up a lightly used RO-BS-1000int skimmer and, with my luck, knocked it over as soon as I got it home and broke the motor from the actual sump. Do you guys think there is any hope in fixing it? Perhaps some Weld On #16 or JB Weld or something? I have no idea.. I've never done anything like this.

http://imgur.com/a/f7GPt

Painted skin · 01/06/2013, 11:50 PM

Well I wish you luck; I did brake similar plumbing parts on HOB SWC skimmer was going to use it dedicated for ozone. I can tell you those are odd size and I could not fine a replacement. I thought I could fine a replacement at a plumbing store, but nope.

biggles · 01/07/2013, 05:44 AM

I don't think spare parts is an option as it looks like the acrylic that the fitting is sleeved over is broken. I would use Weldon 40 and also add some small triangular gussets glued to the skimmer body and the repaired fitting for added support. Good luck - i am sure you can repair it so don't bin it too soon.

reefriot13 · 01/07/2013, 06:31 AM

Looks like part of a uniseal and if it broke the pvc inside the skimmer body then dab some glue on it and shove it back in. Add a little silicone if needed around the uniseal area and should be fine. I've had cracks in a few skimmers that never made a differance. As long as the water and air get to where there supposed to should work just fine

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01/07/2013, 06:31 AM	#4
reefriot13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 87	Looks like part of a uniseal and if it broke the pvc inside the skimmer body then dab some glue on it and shove it back in. Add a little silicone if needed around the uniseal area and should be fine. I've had cracks in a few skimmers that never made a differance. As long as the water and air get to where there supposed to should work just fine Sent from my MB611 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 150g reef SPS 60g reef LPS 20L AIO BC8

01/06/2013, 09:47 PM	#1
zimmertr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 18	Broken Protein Skimmer I just picked up a lightly used RO-BS-1000int skimmer and, with my luck, knocked it over as soon as I got it home and broke the motor from the actual sump. Do you guys think there is any hope in fixing it? Perhaps some Weld On #16 or JB Weld or something? I have no idea.. I've never done anything like this. http://imgur.com/a/f7GPt

01/06/2013, 11:50 PM	#2
Painted skin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 679	Well I wish you luck; I did brake similar plumbing parts on HOB SWC skimmer was going to use it dedicated for ozone. I can tell you those are odd size and I could not fine a replacement. I thought I could fine a replacement at a plumbing store, but nope.

01/07/2013, 05:44 AM	#3
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	I don't think spare parts is an option as it looks like the acrylic that the fitting is sleeved over is broken. I would use Weldon 40 and also add some small triangular gussets glued to the skimmer body and the repaired fitting for added support. Good luck - i am sure you can repair it so don't bin it too soon.