Converting a skimmer pump

[Keviwal1]

Hello all,

I recently brought a Bubble Magnus to replace the stock skimmer supplied with my RSR Max E 260. It came with a really nice RS skimmer pump which I was thinking about converting to a water pump to help with water changes, etc.

Has anyone done this? I know its more about pumping air rather than water with those things.

Seems like a waste otherwise.

Thanks
Kevin.

 

[andrewey]

Hey Kevin,

It's difficult to do, depending on the pump.

Covering any venturi inputs or such is the easy part- the hard part is finding an impeller that will fit the pump. Is that the MSK 900 pump?

 

[Keviwal1]

Yes it is. Thanks

 

[homer1475]

All you have to do is change the needle wheel impeller to a normal bladed propeller. Finding one for that pump may prove to be difficult though.