Shark 1.5 pump/Aquamax skimmer problem

jcgso · 03/16/2018, 08:27 AM

So my Shark 1.5 pump on the Aquamax cone skimmer CO1 stopped working. The impeller was stuck, so I pulled it out and did not see any issue. It was not swollen or misshaped. I soaked it and the pump in vinegar and made sure there was no build up on it or in the pump. When I tried to reinsert the impeller, it would barely go in and felt tighter than before. So after reading everything I could find on it, I ordered a new impeller. Well, the new impeller is the same. It goes most of the way in, but feels like it does not fit and gets stuck, requiring pliers to get it out. I have closely examined all parts and just don't see any issues. I am trying to avoid buying a new pump if possible.

reeftivo · 03/16/2018, 09:16 AM

when you got the new impeller did it come with new bushings (bearings)??

jcgso · 03/16/2018, 10:01 AM

yes

reeftivo · 03/16/2018, 10:24 AM

did you try switching the bushings?

reeftivo · 03/16/2018, 12:50 PM

if that doesn't work

amazon has the same 1.5. it's a sicce
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VFP3AC...a-319028535574

you can just pull the impeller and bearings from the old one and drop into the new.

much cheaper than buying a branded "shark 1.5 skimmer pump"

jcgso · 03/17/2018, 08:49 AM

reeftivo, thank you! That pump is less than ten dollars more than the impeller I bought.

jcgso · 03/21/2018, 01:12 PM

reeftivo, have you used the sicce 1.5 on the aquamax? I received it today and none of the fittings are the same, so I can't figure out how it will work. Thanks!

reeftivo · 03/23/2018, 01:42 PM

You switched out the impeller and volute and they dont fit?
Same block so they should.

03/16/2018, 08:27 AM	#1
jcgso Saltwater Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 547	Shark 1.5 pump/Aquamax skimmer problem So my Shark 1.5 pump on the Aquamax cone skimmer CO1 stopped working. The impeller was stuck, so I pulled it out and did not see any issue. It was not swollen or misshaped. I soaked it and the pump in vinegar and made sure there was no build up on it or in the pump. When I tried to reinsert the impeller, it would barely go in and felt tighter than before. So after reading everything I could find on it, I ordered a new impeller. Well, the new impeller is the same. It goes most of the way in, but feels like it does not fit and gets stuck, requiring pliers to get it out. I have closely examined all parts and just don't see any issues. I am trying to avoid buying a new pump if possible. __________________ Well dear, it was free...almost...sorta...kind of...I'm sorry, I'll never spend another penny on my tanks again...this week. Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL reef

03/16/2018, 09:16 AM	#2
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	when you got the new impeller did it come with new bushings (bearings)?? __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/16/2018, 10:01 AM	#3
jcgso Saltwater Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 547	yes __________________ Well dear, it was free...almost...sorta...kind of...I'm sorry, I'll never spend another penny on my tanks again...this week. Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL reef

03/16/2018, 10:24 AM	#4
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	did you try switching the bushings? __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/16/2018, 12:50 PM	#5
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	if that doesn't work amazon has the same 1.5. it's a sicce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VFP3AC...a-319028535574 you can just pull the impeller and bearings from the old one and drop into the new. much cheaper than buying a branded "shark 1.5 skimmer pump" __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/17/2018, 08:49 AM	#6
jcgso Saltwater Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 547	reeftivo, thank you! That pump is less than ten dollars more than the impeller I bought. __________________ Well dear, it was free...almost...sorta...kind of...I'm sorry, I'll never spend another penny on my tanks again...this week. Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL reef

03/21/2018, 01:12 PM	#7
jcgso Saltwater Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 547	reeftivo, have you used the sicce 1.5 on the aquamax? I received it today and none of the fittings are the same, so I can't figure out how it will work. Thanks! __________________ Well dear, it was free...almost...sorta...kind of...I'm sorry, I'll never spend another penny on my tanks again...this week. Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL reef

03/23/2018, 01:42 PM	#8
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	You switched out the impeller and volute and they dont fit? Same block so they should. __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller