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02-15-2009, 11:16 PM
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i have an 100 also, but it doesnt seem to want to start up at all. it started up before in the past but i didnt have my tank running then. i take the front plate off of the pump and the impellor kinda starts to move but not really, but once i put that front plate on again it doesnt do anything. is this the impellor or the entire motor for this thing.
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02-16-2009, 01:21 AM
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see that is the difference in those skimmers.
you have quality Deltec Mce 300,500,600 Euroreef 80 100 then you have Quantity like Vertex's with they fancy bubble plates, mesh pumps that are made from some crappy pump company. on reef central so many people are mad about the pumps the shafts breaking off and the pumps not working and that is the main reason for the skimmer...
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02-16-2009, 02:02 AM
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Took my pump to the LFS where I got it, They explained the problem with the fine ceramic shavings to me and gladly replaced the shaft with a shaft from a new pump and cleaned my pump out and the new shaft. I have the skimmer back home and hooked up, BUT , it runs for a bit then shuts down for a bit then starts back up again. Think I will take it back again.
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02-16-2009, 01:03 PM
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02-16-2009, 02:04 PM
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Try J&L and see if they will give you store credit or refund, I will be taking mine back to the LFS today if they open else tomorrow. It has crapped out once again..
My advice ... if somone trys to sell you one of these vertex skimmers .. RUN FAST RUN FAR
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02-16-2009, 02:31 PM
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I had this problem when i first got my 180. Was easy enough to clean out the magnet/impellar and reassemble. Pump hasnt stopped on my ever since. Still a great skimmer for the price imo.
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02-16-2009, 12:39 PM
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