Need skimmer recommendation

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Ducncover, Jul 20, 2014.

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  1. Ducncover

    Ducncover Skunk Shrimp

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    Came home today from being gone all weekend. Did a water change and when I turned everything back on noticed my skimmer (tunze 9002) wasn't working. Pulled it out, checked pump, impeller and everything looked good. Has airline mod and no blockage. Think it just burnt out the motor. I bought it used got about 6 months out of it but have no idea how long it had been used before. After cleaning impeller and plugging back in impeller turns a few revs the stops. I'm not going to take a chance with it so I'm going to order a new skimmer tomorrow. Considering going with same skimmer but curious if anyone has a recommendation for another skimmer.
    Space is a factor as it is going into the rear chamber of my 32 gallon all in one cube. Dimensions are approx 4.5"x4.5" I think water level is about 16" deep give or take.
    It will also be in my living room next to my couch so I would like a quiet running skimmer as well
    Thanks for any suggestions
     
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  3. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Why not just get a replacement pump?
     
  4. Ducncover

    Ducncover Skunk Shrimp

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    Never considered that I'll look into a pump tomorrow
     
  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    yeah its one heck of a lot cheaper than buying the whole thing. I've never had a pum,p go out (knock on wood) but when I do I'll certainly get a new one over another skimmer,
     
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  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Check the impeller magnet for swelling.You may just need a new one.;)
     
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    RoloSaez Millepora

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  9. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    And the 9002 is the best skimmer I ever used at that size or close to it.
     
  10. Ducncover

    Ducncover Skunk Shrimp

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    I ended up ordering the tunze 9004. Should be here Friday. I liked the 9002 thought about ordering parts to fix it, but I felt like an upgrade.