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Advice? Skimmer pump break-in?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Armydog, Dec 21, 2015.

  1. Dec 21, 2015 #1
    Armydog

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    So I got a new pump for my skimmer is there a break in time for this? For the life of me I cant remember...

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Dec 21, 2015 #2
    FishBrain New London

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    I never really have experienced a break in from replacing the pump.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2015 #3
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    I've noticed that a new pump will produce better than the old one did so you may have to adjust the skimmer, but I don't think there is an actual break in period.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2015 #4
    Armydog

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    Just wanted to make sure :)

    I just shut off the air adjusted the water level then let it rip ;)
     
  5. Dec 22, 2015 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    You might have to "tune" it down the road as the slime coating builds up, but that's probably about it.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2015 #6
    Zach Coralville, Iowa

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    The pump is a fixed magnet pump. so long as its reef safe (ceramic), there's nothing to physically change in the pump, and thus no break-in time.
     
  7. Dec 23, 2015 #7
    Armydog

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    So i bought the wrong size pump :/..... according to bashea I need a mag 18 not a mag 12..... just purchased the mag 12 now just purchased a mag 18....

    The website that I looked at had the wrong info.... should have just looked at basheas website.. oops oh well I can use it somewhere im sure lol
     
  8. Dec 23, 2015 #8
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Mag 18...for a skimmer?? Dang
     
  9. Dec 23, 2015 #9
    Armydog

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    Haha yes lol. Its a downdraft skimmer so needs a lot of power... I like it reminds me of my old etss skimmer
     
  10. Dec 26, 2015 #10
    Eric West Des Moines, IA

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    Gotta love ETSS :)

    I'm using an Iwaki MD-55RLT to power mine.

    -Eric
     
  11. Dec 26, 2015 #11
    Armydog

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    I miss my ETSS 600 skimmer definitely a great skimmer i also used an iwaki on that one. I have a Bashea aquatics 8-24 skimmer now.
     

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