ASM skimmer DC pump

Notathumpa · 01/08/2020, 03:01 PM

Hello everyone. I have been using an ASM G3 on my 120 mixed reef for a few years ( anyone still use?) With good success And have thought about replacing the Sedra with a controllable DC pump to try and improve performance and reduce power load. Has anyone tried this? Any suggestion as to make model? Appreciate the input.
John

RobbyG · 01/11/2020, 01:41 AM

I use a ASM G3 for at least 14 years and it has worked very well for me.
I never considered putting a DC pump on it as Sedra 5000 has never missed a beat.
The only issue I have ever had was the impeller swelling a few months after I gave it a long soak in vinegar. Now I know better and use citric acid which actually works better and is plastic safe.

ben&bobbi · 02/09/2020, 08:38 PM

Been awhile since i posted anything here. Kinda put the hobby on a back burner, but tank keeps ticking.

I came here looking for skimmer options. I have had trouble with the Sedra impellers stop working, never gave it a thought it was from cleaning them.

01/08/2020, 03:01 PM	#1
Notathumpa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nickelsville, Virginia Posts: 325	ASM skimmer DC pump Hello everyone. I have been using an ASM G3 on my 120 mixed reef for a few years ( anyone still use?) With good success And have thought about replacing the Sedra with a controllable DC pump to try and improve performance and reduce power load. Has anyone tried this? Any suggestion as to make model? Appreciate the input. John __________________ The distance to infinity is the same from any point....why hurry! John Current Tank Info: Setting up 120 gal reef, ASM G-3 skimmer, Evergrow LED

01/11/2020, 01:41 AM	#2
RobbyG Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: 600 Ft From the Reef Posts: 2,099	I use a ASM G3 for at least 14 years and it has worked very well for me. I never considered putting a DC pump on it as Sedra 5000 has never missed a beat. The only issue I have ever had was the impeller swelling a few months after I gave it a long soak in vinegar. Now I know better and use citric acid which actually works better and is plastic safe. __________________ The Optimist says the glass is half full, the Pessimist says it’s half empty, an engineer only see's a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be! Current Tank Info: Insanely Automated Low Power Consumption 90 Gal Oceanic Bow System/Aquatronica Touch Controller/AQ Dosing Pump/AQT LEDS/AQ SMS/Seq Dart Pump/ASM G3/Ozotech Ozonizer/Koralin 1502/Chiller/Typhoon3 Ro/S.Squirt /Phos React/Rmt DSB

02/09/2020, 08:38 PM	#3
ben&bobbi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: mims, fl Posts: 1,063	Been awhile since i posted anything here. Kinda put the hobby on a back burner, but tank keeps ticking. I came here looking for skimmer options. I have had trouble with the Sedra impellers stop working, never gave it a thought it was from cleaning them.