Skimz QuietPro 1.2 displays E1 Error code Help

[UABsleeper]

Hello guys so I have a skimz algae reactor and it is run by a skimz QuietPro 1.2 dc pump so I’m getting an error code that says E1 which from what I have read means over voltage.. anyone know what would cause this and is their any way to fix it? Thanks Spencer

 

[Crabs McJones]

How old is the pump and when is the last time it was cleaned? Sometimes if the pump is dirty and it has to work harder it requires more power.

 

[UABsleeper]

How old is the pump and when is the last time it was cleaned? Sometimes if the pump is dirty and it has to work harder it requires more power.

I just took it apart and cleaned it when I saw the message and still having the issue.. it’s 6 months old

 

[miniChou]

I just took it apart and cleaned it when I saw the message and still having the issue.. it’s 6 months old

OP, how did you end up fixing this issue? I also have a Skimz MBR128, and I just got the E1 error after about 6 months of use. Did you have to replace the pump? I was hoping I could just replace the controller which is a lot cheaper - $30 vs $100. Thanks,

 

[GTi_JJ]

OP, how did you end up fixing this issue? I also have a Skimz MBR128, and I just got the E1 error after about 6 months of use. Did you have to replace the pump? I was hoping I could just replace the controller which is a lot cheaper - $30 vs $100. Thanks,

The exact same error message happened with my Skimz reactor after about 6 months of use too. I ended up just taking it offline and putting it in garage. Should've just gone with the Arid reactor or algae scrubber instead. The Skimz was total waste of money.

 

[miniChou]

I ended up replacing just the controller for $30 from BRS and it fixed the issue. So it appears that the error is due to a faulty controller - not pump. While not ideal it did beat paying $100 to replace the pump and controller.