Atb multiuse Skimmer pump suggestions?

psidriven · 08/31/2013, 10:12 AM

The eheim 1250 pump died and atb discontinued the pump. What would people suggest as a good replacement pump?

Is the sicce psk 600 a good fit?

Drae · 08/31/2013, 10:55 AM

Whats the specs on that skimmer? I'd replace the pump with a shark pump ( modified sicce syncra) They're better than the psk pumps.

moondoggy4 · 08/31/2013, 07:15 PM

Try asking for Tom at Socaltropicalfish.com Tom doesn't own the store anymore buy he still knows the owner, he may be able to get you a oem pump.

gcarroll · 08/31/2013, 09:00 PM

That Eheim pump is usually bulletproof. What went out on it?

kc350twin · 09/01/2013, 08:57 AM

Have you emailed Victor at ATB? Like the previous poster said what's the problem with it? You can get parts for that pump still and piece it together.

psidriven · 09/02/2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Drae

Whats the specs on that skimmer? I'd replace the pump with a shark pump ( modified sicce syncra) They're better than the psk pumps.

not sure, i'll try to get the specs. victor is pretty helpful.

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Try asking for Tom at Socaltropicalfish.com Tom doesn't own the store anymore buy he still knows the owner, he may be able to get you a oem pump.

doesn't mike from sexy own socaltrop? weren't you a bone surgeon? think i got some reefroids from you way way back in the day. still have it, haha.

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Originally Posted by gcarroll

That Eheim pump is usually bulletproof. What went out on it?

i know and was surprised. the motor block just died. motor felt warm when i took it out. won't turn when after it cooled down. didn't hear any noises or humming. the motor is encased in epoxy right, so no way to repair?

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Originally Posted by kc350twin

Have you emailed Victor at ATB? Like the previous poster said what's the problem with it? You can get parts for that pump still and piece it together.

i did before and remember he said the body is modified by atb and aren't available anymore. i'll check with him again.

in the meantime i stuck the pinwheel/volute on a spare 1250 and jerry rigged the output to the skimmer. working for now but looking for a more permanent solution. just need a replacement pump with an output i can connect to a 20mm od pipe.

moondoggy4 · 09/02/2013, 12:30 PM

No bone surgeon here but have been around for a while. Tom is a friend with Victor, Tom carried ATB at the shop and then sold the shop, so they may still have parts. I believe that Tom is still friends with the new owner I know this sounds like a soap opera maybe Bravo should carry it.

psidriven · 09/02/2013, 01:31 PM

cool, do you have tom's sn so i can pm him?

Rwinfrey · 09/02/2013, 03:41 PM

I can get ahold of victor for you are you looking for the the pump and impeller or just the pump......I don't think he will have it but I will find out......

psidriven · 09/02/2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwinfrey

I can get ahold of victor for you are you looking for the the pump and impeller or just the pump......I don't think he will have it but I will find out......

cool, thanks for the help. just need the pump, bought some impellers from victor earlier. i'm also interested in any extra atb multi-use skimmer parts he may have. especially if its cheap.

Rwinfrey · 09/02/2013, 10:23 PM

Ok will do

gcarroll · 09/02/2013, 10:40 PM

Have you tried a long soak in vinegar. Wondering if the bearings are not fouled.

psidriven · 09/03/2013, 12:51 PM

Greg, do you mean soak the impeller? I didn't do a soak, but it was a new impeller with the ceramic bearings with only 2 months of use. Also, the impeller is working in my back up 1250.

08/31/2013, 10:12 AM	#1
psidriven Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Westside Taipei Posts: 1,292	Atb multiuse Skimmer pump suggestions? The eheim 1250 pump died and atb discontinued the pump. What would people suggest as a good replacement pump? Is the sicce psk 600 a good fit? __________________ Trying to learn to read Chinese. Current Tank Info: 24 cube a go, baby walks

08/31/2013, 09:00 PM	#4
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	That Eheim pump is usually bulletproof. What went out on it? __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

09/01/2013, 08:57 AM	#5
kc350twin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Severn, MD Posts: 1,579	Atb multiuse Skimmer pump suggestions? Have you emailed Victor at ATB? Like the previous poster said what's the problem with it? You can get parts for that pump still and piece it together. __________________ 112g Cube 36x36x20= Custom 12x39wPower Module (Par Monster)= Neptune Apex=ATB 840v2=BM Doser= 2 MP-40's

09/02/2013, 01:31 PM	#8
psidriven Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Westside Taipei Posts: 1,292	cool, do you have tom's sn so i can pm him? __________________ Trying to learn to read Chinese. Current Tank Info: 24 cube a go, baby walks

09/02/2013, 03:41 PM	#9
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	I can get ahold of victor for you are you looking for the the pump and impeller or just the pump......I don't think he will have it but I will find out...... __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

08/31/2013, 10:55 AM	#2
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Whats the specs on that skimmer? I'd replace the pump with a shark pump ( modified sicce syncra) They're better than the psk pumps.

08/31/2013, 07:15 PM	#3
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Try asking for Tom at Socaltropicalfish.com Tom doesn't own the store anymore buy he still knows the owner, he may be able to get you a oem pump.

09/02/2013, 12:30 PM	#7
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	No bone surgeon here but have been around for a while. Tom is a friend with Victor, Tom carried ATB at the shop and then sold the shop, so they may still have parts. I believe that Tom is still friends with the new owner I know this sounds like a soap opera maybe Bravo should carry it.

09/02/2013, 10:23 PM	#11
Rwinfrey Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakdale,Ct. Posts: 2,772	Ok will do __________________ FUPA jealous;) Current Tank Info: Wish I had one building a house

09/02/2013, 10:40 PM	#12
gcarroll Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 9,666	Have you tried a long soak in vinegar. Wondering if the bearings are not fouled. __________________ Greg Carroll I will be at REEF-A-PALOOZA! SPS = Stability Promotes Success Be wary of advice coming from those who will not show you the fruits of their success! Current Tank Info: building: 250g AGE Euro tank, Abyzz A200, Vertex Supra-G filtration, Ecotech Radion Pro LEDs, ...

09/03/2013, 12:51 PM	#13
psidriven Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Westside Taipei Posts: 1,292	Greg, do you mean soak the impeller? I didn't do a soak, but it was a new impeller with the ceramic bearings with only 2 months of use. Also, the impeller is working in my back up 1250. __________________ Trying to learn to read Chinese. Current Tank Info: 24 cube a go, baby walks