Pump on my Reef Octopus 110 Not Working

[ThatPhillyReefer]

Hello- The pump on my Reef Octopus INT 110 randomly stopped working. Is there a specific type of pump i need to get to replace it, brand, model, GPH?

Any suggestions lmk
Thanks,
Owen

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello- The pump on my Reef Octopus INT 110 randomly stopped working. Is there a specific type of pump i need to get to replace it, brand, model, GPH?

Any suggestions lmk
Thanks,
Owen

Pull the impeller cover off and pull the impeller
Clean the magnet and housing and put back together
Plug in and it should run
If not and you hear a hum, may be the impeller which is replaceable

 

[Peace River]

Hello- The pump on my Reef Octopus INT 110 randomly stopped working. Is there a specific type of pump i need to get to replace it, brand, model, GPH?

Any suggestions lmk
Thanks,
Owen

I'm not sure how often (of if ever) you have cleaned the pump, but you may want to start by cleaning and servicing the pump (e.g., disassembling and reviewing, citric acid bath, etc.). The pump that comes standard with the Reef Octopus INT 110 is the Reef Octopus Aquatrance 1000s Pinwheel Pump. This pump is still readily available. Good luck with the skimmer - I have several Reef Octopus skimmers (including a 110) and am a fan!

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

Pull the impeller cover off and pull the impeller
Clean the magnet and housing and put back together
Plug in and it should run
If not and you hear a hum, may be the impeller which is replaceable

I cleaned it every 2 months. I opened it and thr magnet seems to not be connecting for the impeller to run

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

I'm not sure how often (of if ever) you have cleaned the pump, but you may want to start by cleaning and servicing the pump (e.g., disassembling and reviewing, citric acid bath, etc.). The pump that comes standard with the Reef Octopus INT 110 is the Reef Octopus Aquatrance 1000s Pinwheel Pump. This pump is still readily available. Good luck with the skimmer - I have several Reef Octopus skimmers (including a 110) and am a fan!

thank you