Skimmer issue

jzdad · 12/07/2019, 03:27 PM

Cleaned my skimmer ( omega vertex150 )Had it put away for 3months . Set up a new tank and plugged it in and it didn’t work, so I took it apart and noticed some scratches on the impeller. When I put it in the pump with no cap on it spins . Is it the impeller or is it the pump? If it is any of the two where can I get parts if they have been discontinued or should I invest in another skimmer

Thanks

jzdad · 12/09/2019, 09:32 PM

Bump

slief · 12/09/2019, 11:23 PM

I’d take the pump completely apart, remove the impeller and soak the block and impeller in vinegar for 10 minutes. The scrub the motor inside and out as well as the impeller. Then rinse and reassemble. There is likely some salt buildup that you are not seeing inside the block or inside the bushing that supports the end of the impeller shaft. Any friction in there will cause the motor to not spin the rotor.

12/07/2019, 03:27 PM	#1
jzdad Love2Reef Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rosedale, NY Posts: 414	Skimmer issue Cleaned my skimmer ( omega vertex150 )Had it put away for 3months . Set up a new tank and plugged it in and it didn’t work, so I took it apart and noticed some scratches on the impeller. When I put it in the pump with no cap on it spins . Is it the impeller or is it the pump? If it is any of the two where can I get parts if they have been discontinued or should I invest in another skimmer Thanks __________________ Things ain't always what they appear to be........Trust me! Current Tank Info: 80g , ATI 6 bulb fixture, Omega 150 skimmer

12/09/2019, 09:32 PM	#2
jzdad Love2Reef Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rosedale, NY Posts: 414	Bump __________________ Things ain't always what they appear to be........Trust me! Current Tank Info: 80g , ATI 6 bulb fixture, Omega 150 skimmer

12/09/2019, 11:23 PM	#3
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I’d take the pump completely apart, remove the impeller and soak the block and impeller in vinegar for 10 minutes. The scrub the motor inside and out as well as the impeller. Then rinse and reassemble. There is likely some salt buildup that you are not seeing inside the block or inside the bushing that supports the end of the impeller shaft. Any friction in there will cause the motor to not spin the rotor. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476