Leaking Skimz Leopard Pump

[Feet4Fish]

So last night I just turned on this pump for the first time. All plumbed lines work fine and no leaks. However, the is a pretty frequent drip from the motor block itself. These pumps use the Askoll motor blocks. Any ideas on why this would happen. I am contacting BRS today (which is where I got it) and see what they have to say. I have never had this happen before and before I start disassembling the pump I thought I would ask the masses!!! Thanks!

 

[Feet4Fish]

Bump

 

[Nevets9333]

Did you ever get a response on this? Mine is doing the same. Right out of the box.

 

[Feet4Fish]

Remove the from housing, check the o-ring. If it looks not seated right then fix it. If it looks fine then take it out and flip it over. That worked for me.

 

[Nevets9333]

Remove the from housing, check the o-ring. If it looks not seated right then fix it. If it looks fine then take it out and flip it over. That worked for me.

Ill try that, thanks!

 

[Aquarist76]

Did you ever figure out how to open these pumps up. I have a L90 that seized up and I'm trying to get it open to see what's going on. I removed the 4 heavy duty metal screws on the back side and it still won't open. I don't see any other screws holding it together and I don't want to break it.

 

[Feet4Fish]

That is all you should have to do. Just be firm with it and the volume should separate off the pump body

 

[Aquarist76]

Thanks. It definitely took a lot more force than I expected to pry it open. Got it working but the impeller sounds like it's rattling. Near the end of the motor/impeller assembly there was a small O-ring loose and I can't really figure out where it's supposed to go.

 

[Isaac Alves]

I think I have the same issue. Going to try this O-ring check and flip. Thanks for the post.