Trouble with maxspect sk200

[Schip]

The maxspect sk200 skimmer is installed to a depth of 16-17 cm, the pump capacity is 80%, the drain is fully open. the water/foam level is set at the bottom of the bowl. after a few days, the water level rises to the middle of the bowl. if you disassemble and flush the channels for draining the water, the level is normal again. but after a few days it rises again. As a result, the foam becomes more "wet"
Sorry for my English, I'm from russian

 

[JaaxReef]

I have the SK400, so my experience will be different and I haven’t run into this sort of issue. I would think that as the skimmer runs the foam builds higher in the neck and that’s just how skimmers work. Unless it is running so wet it is filling up with water/skimmate pretty quickly. If it is running too wet with the gate all the way open after running for a few days, try turning the pump down to 60%?

 

[Schip]

I have the SK400, so my experience will be different and I haven’t run into this sort of issue. I would think that as the skimmer runs the foam builds higher in the neck and that’s just how skimmers work. Unless it is running so wet it is filling up with water/skimmate pretty quickly. If it is running too wet with the gate all the way open after running for a few days, try turning the pump down to 60%?

Thank you, but the problem is that the water level constantly rises in the neck itself. See pic. If pump down 60%, after few days level water rises again.

 

[JaaxReef]

Is anything getting in or plugging the air intakes on the sides under water?

It’s odd that the water level would be rising unless something is disrupting the water/air mixture.

 

[Schip]

Is anything getting in or plugging the air intakes on the sides under water?

It’s odd that the water level would be rising unless something is disrupting the water/air mixture.

There is a grid on the venturi, nothing gets there.
It looks like detritus is clogging the water outlet of the skimmer. After a complete cleaning, the level returns down (in the figure, the level of the 1st day)

 

[Schip]

It's pump 60%

 

[muffinmanXL]

Did you ever find a solution? I have the same exact issue

 

[Royal_pudding]

Same here

 

[PharmrJohn]

While I don't have an answer for you I CAN say there is NOTHING wrong with your English. I can get away with a little Spanish, but nothing like what you can do. Just be aware that very few people can communicate in two languages. Pat yourself on the back, man.

 

[Uberlastung]

It explains why this skimmer comes on aftermarket in a few months used. Thanks for pointing this out, I was thinking about purchasing it.

 

[Maplascali]

Any solution same problem here…..

 

[jdm213_Reefer]

Has anyone figured this issue out? I’ve raised and lowered water levels in the sump and same problem! what the heck!

 

[reefDakers]

Any solution same problem here…..

Disassemble and clean

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

I have an SK-800 and I really like it but with the gate wide open I can not run the pump any higher than 50%. Anything else will result in an overflow. That being said this skimmer skims great and I have no complaints. I would just turn the pump speed down.

 

[jdm213_Reefer]

I think I figured it out! It’s brand new too btw. I cleaned it nothing, took it apart nothing, raised water level in my sump and nothing! So I bought a protein skimmer stand and bam! It’s skimming! Instructions suck and it says the ideal level is between 6.6-7in but it’s definitely not! I can update as I go but seems fine for now.

 

[MeatCake]

I’m seeing moderate success with the water level lined up with the K on the lettering right below the water level marks.

I wish I would have read this thread before purchasing.

 

[DellaValle]

Hi guys, has anyone managed to find out what the problem is? I have the same problem here!

 

[pardas]

Just for reference, beside what is suggested here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/maxspect-jump-sk400-problems.1095929/post-13559024 by cHAIRFORCE, I discovered that the water exit channels under the pump plate get clogged easily, remove the two screws by the pump, the plate and silicon sheet for a nice clean, this fixed my fizzing and not foaming, and collection cup getting full with water just randomly.

 

[marbdo]

Just for reference, beside what is suggested here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/maxspect-jump-sk400-problems.1095929/post-13559024 by cHAIRFORCE, I discovered that the water exit channels under the pump plate get clogged easily, remove the two screws by the pump, the plate and silicon sheet for a nice clean, this fixed my fizzing and not foaming, and collection cup getting full with water just randomly.

Sorry just wanted clarification for this, are you saying removing the screws fixes the issues.

Or are you saying remove the screws in order to remove the silicone piece that the arrow is pointing at and that solves the issue?

Edit: sorry I’m stupid, just realised what you meant. Remove those things in order to clean under it. Thank you

 

[marbdo]

Just for reference, beside what is suggested here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/maxspect-jump-sk400-problems.1095929/post-13559024 by cHAIRFORCE, I discovered that the water exit channels under the pump plate get clogged easily, remove the two screws by the pump, the plate and silicon sheet for a nice clean, this fixed my fizzing and not foaming, and collection cup getting full with water just randomly.

ATTENTION EVERYONE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SK200

This advice has completely fixed my skimmer. I have been struggling with the skimmer for 6 months and nothing was working at all it, it would always turn into a very wet thin skim not matter what. Since cleaning this section it has been working perfectly. Thank you mate, I was getting ready to throw it away.

Odd thing is I was having these problems even before the skimmer had properly become dirty so I’m not sure at what point this area got “clogged”, or maybe it just wasn’t seated properly from the start.