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![]() ive got the pcx40 pump running my skimmer. whats required in terms of maintenance?
how often do these units need to be taken apart? what needs to come apart? thanks
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tanks: 120g w/starphire front, pm bullet 2 skimmer, yellow tang, emperor angel, niger trigger, spotted hawkfish, blue tang, flame angel and 120lbs lr |
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![]() They are good budget pumps, not as good as the ones that cost twice as much, but what do you expect.
Once a year or so take it apart and soak the volute and cover and impeller (all the plastic pieces) in vinegar overnight. I usually use this opportunity to take off the dust cover and fan and clean all the metal assembly. That is it!
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250 BB Starphire SPS, clams, & zoos 3 x 250 DE, IC 660 W/T5s OM 4-way, Hammerhead Pump Calcium, Kalk, RO filters, magnesium, Excellent prices |