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Old 01-29-2014, 01:47 AM
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Default Reef Octopus Skimmer Breaks Down in 48hrs!!!

So I picked up a Reef Octopus skimmer from Concepts and spent a ton on it and after 48hrs, it stopped working! The pump seems like its dead , has anyone experience this problem before? I hear a lot of people using this skimmer on this form, did I get a lemon?
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Old 01-29-2014, 01:56 AM
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Take the pump apart, maybe something got jammed in it
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Old 01-29-2014, 01:57 AM
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My RO-110 will sometimes surge... I think the motor is crap.... I wont get another....
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DC pump?
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:30 AM
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Did you call concept, they generally look after people pretty well.
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:54 AM
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After taking a part the skimmer and cleaning out the pump, if finally started! What I noticed is there is not a whole lot of micro bubbles forming though. Does the new skimmer need to be broken in ? I adjusted water level half way on the skimmer neck. Would that be good enough?
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Old 01-29-2014, 04:07 AM
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Knowing what actual model of skimmer would help, not just the brand.
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So far I have not had any issues with mine. Starts up just fine and is running great once I got it to the right water level recommended. It did take some playing around with the pump control level & had to add a 90* elbow to the output to get it exactly were I wanted.

The power supply issue is a big thing but keeping it cool is the solution to longer life, they run very hot and that's not good for any type of electronics.

The other thing I don't like about this skimmer is the air valve is not adjustable which would be sweet. If your not getting good bubble action in the body it could be that the air tube has a slight kink in it.


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So far I have not had any issues with mine. Starts up just fine and is running great once I got it to the right water level recommended. It did take some playing around with the pump control level & had to add a 90* elbow to the output to get it exactly were I wanted.

The power supply issue is a big thing but keeping it cool is the solution to longer life, they run very hot and that's not good for any type of electronics.

The other thing I don't like about this skimmer is the air valve is not adjustable which would be sweet. If your not getting good bubble action in the body it could be that the air tube has a slight kink in it.


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If you could go back in time, would you still buy the same skimmer
Or would you go a different route ?
And if so what one would you have picked and why?
Thanks Grag
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Old 01-30-2014, 01:21 AM
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If you could go back in time, would you still buy the same skimmer
Or would you go a different route ?
And if so what one would you have picked and why?
Thanks Grag
I would still make the same choice in skimmers as mine is working great.
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