Need skimmer pump

jwhyne · #1 01/11/2008, 11:24 PM

I have a Turboflotor 1000 Multi skimmer and the pump I have isn't working. Anyone have a pump I could use with it? It's a needle wheel I believe.

The pump is pushing water but it is not pulling air in through the tube. I can sometimes get it to work but then it just quits pulling the air again. I'm guessing it has a leak somewhere and it is just getting too much water. I have replaced the air line tubing and had no success.

cabby · #2 01/11/2008, 11:48 PM

I have a 6 month old Sedra 9000. I bought from fellow reefer. I have never used it. Pretty much new. $75 do not know if it will adapt to the Turbo but has needle wheel
Cabby

icantremember · #3 01/12/2008, 01:43 AM

cabby, if jwhyne isn't interested in the Sedra I will take it.

The Grim Reefer · #4 01/12/2008, 01:49 AM

Check the outlet side of the pump/inlet side of the skimmer for obstructions. Also check the impellor, it may just need to be replaced. If the pump isn't drawing in water fast enough it wont pull in air.

jwhyne · #5 01/12/2008, 02:03 AM

Interesting. I'll check it for obstructions in the morning. Thanks for the tip.