1. Mar 29, 2013 #1
   

   FRGNCC Inactive User

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   I have a reef octopus 110 and it has been running for 7 months and working well until last week. The pump is making a skipping noise like there is somthing stuck partway over the intake. I looked at the intake and it is clear. Is there somthing that I should be cleaning internally?

    
2. Mar 29, 2013 #2
   

   FRGNCC Inactive User

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   Internally inside the pump

    
3. Mar 30, 2013 #3
   

   Big John Inactive User

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   I tear my skimmer down completly every 6 mos. and give it a good cleaning, I run the pump for about an hour through a bucket of RO and vinager water--- if you do so, remove the orings, vinager will dry them out.

    
4. Mar 30, 2013 #4
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   You may have some build up on the impeller that needs a good soaking.

    
5. Mar 30, 2013 #5
   

   FRGNCC Inactive User

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   Thanks for the tips
   

    
6. Mar 30, 2013 #6
   

   stuu82

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   check the air intake too sometimes they get plugged up

    

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