honkit Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 This skimmer comes with two needlewheel pumps. When I tried to fire up the skimmer today for its maiden skim, both pumps were not working although they were warm when I touched them after dismantling the skimmer body. Has anyone encountered the same problem with this model or with any Skimz skimmer pumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zorden Posted September 15, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted September 15, 2011 they run wet. did u run it dry? Quote I am just an average FR (fish reefing) writer. If you like my FRs, please upz my points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkit Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 It's an in-sump skimmer so obviously it was run wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 When did you bought this skimmer ?? Trying taking out the impeller to check if there is any crack on it ? I know the much earlier batch have some issues with the Hydro pump impeller which has been replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkit Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 The skimmer was bought last week. I went to Aquamarin and swapped both the defective skimmer pumps for new ones - the new ones work fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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