Looking for part for skimmer pump. HELP

JCSReefing · Nov 21, 2015

I have a bubble magus nac 3.5 skimmer and somehow the white rod type price broke that goes to the needle wheel for the pump. Attached is a picture. I am trying to find a replacement without having to buy a full new needle wheel magnet and all. It is the shaft type part that goes through the needle wheel magnet. Anyone know what it's called even to try to find a replacement??

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twilliard · Nov 21, 2015

I wonder if it is the same size shaft as the 5e
If so I have one!

JCSReefing · Nov 21, 2015

Where did you find a replacement?

redfishbluefish · Nov 21, 2015

That is the ceramic shaft for the impeller. If I'm not mistaken, the NAC 3.5 takes an Atman PH1100 pump. If it were me, I'd buy a spare pump (ca $50) and use the impeller/shaft from the new pump. Atman's are crap pumps and it's always good to have a backup.

Otherwise, you'll need to buy a new impeller for $15-$18.

certain_code · Nov 21, 2015

I know you said you only wanted the ceramic shaft but they are hard to find from what I can tell. Your pump is the Atman ph1100 and you can get one for $25 online. At least that way you will have other spare parts in a pinch if you need them.