Problems with Skimz

[40breederzach]

Has anyone else had problems with skimz skimmer being very loud. Skimz sm122

 

[acro-ed]

I have a Skimz SK181 kone on my 60g and it is not loud at all. I'm sure it depends on the model/pump type. Mine is very sensitive with water level adjustment though.

I just looked it up and supposedly both yours and mine use the same pump ("ES2000"). Since yours is external and mine is internal maybe that has something to do with quieting it down??

-Ed

 

[40breederzach]

mine is using the es2000 aeration pump and running of a skimz 1.2 dc pump that is silent so i'm not sure if i just have a bad pump or what

 

[Noridin]

I had an issue with the pump getting loud as well. I took it apart and the impeller shaft was broken. Called BRS and they said because there is physical damage its not a warranty item but they do sell replacements. Item number 208805 for $29.99. Lots of the reviews say the impellers are junk so I'm looking for an alternative pump.