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					Originally Posted by  Smudge
					 
				 
				I am running the SWC mini S with the Sicce 2500 with no start up issues since new (8 months).  The skimmer came with the white lightning pinwheel and the standard one.  I have been using the white lightning one. 
			
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 Ah, this is good to know!
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					Originally Posted by  globaldesigns
					 
				 
				I have the SWC 160... running with my Hydor 1000. The SWC is a nice skimmer, pulls good skimmate. I am on my second pump though, first one gave out and blew my GFC's... Jayson in Winnipeg replaced it under warranty and the second pump is running just fine. 
 
The only complaint I have is that if the power goes out, or you unplug it, then when powering back up, it won't restart. I have to blow into the air tube to force the restart. No biggie, unless power goes out and I am not there, then most likely it will blow up! 
			
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 Restart issues with the Sicce are pretty typical from reviews I have read.  Try the Aquamaxx needle wheel!  I have seen many websites selling the Aquamaxx along with the pump.
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					Originally Posted by  lastlight
					 
				 
				I'm excited to read about this blowing air method. My sump is tight as heck and I have to disconnect the pump from the base of my 160, skewer the needlewheel and re-attach the pump. Mine is not a cone but came with the psk pump. I hate the thing! 
			
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 Try the Aquamaxx?  Do a Google on it...getting good reviews once the needle wheel is switched out.