HELP With PSK-100H Skimmer w/ Sicce SK200 pump KEEPS SHUTTING OFF/OVERHEATING

[kileki]

Hey All! I have a PSK-100H with a Sicce SK200 pump, the pump keeps randomly shutting down, (I have swapped out the pump and tried a brand new one and still get the same results). The pump runs for approx. 20min then just shuts off. I was wondering if you guys had any idea what could be causing this???

It seems the pump overheats and then trips off, any help is greatly appreciate!

 

[FUNGI]

getting that pipe is a hassle as its mm......but yes.

Replace the pipe, worse case.

 

[FUNGI]

@kileki
any updates?

 

[kileki]

@kileki
any updates?

Update: can not fish anything through this tubing, I can share everything I purchased trying to fish out this tubing, but the angles and entry points, its just to big of a pain. Looks like I am buying a new skimmer.

 

[FUNGI]

Try a garden hose on full blast. That should clear everything out.

 

[kileki]

Alright

 

[FUNGI]

For what its worth......can't beat the price on this skimmer:

Classic 100 HOB Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Brand New. DOESN'T HAVE ORIGINAL BOX

store.coralvue.com

 

[kileki]

For what its worth......can't beat the price on this skimmer:

Classic 100 HOB Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Brand New. DOESN'T HAVE ORIGINAL BOX

store.coralvue.com

Update pt. 2:

Did my best running a snake brush through the piping, got nothing out. See image for what I used.

Also, full blast a garden hose and kitchen faucet through the piping, did not see anything come out.

Ran it again after doing all that, in some of my old water change water, preformed very well for 10 min. until it overheated again and tripped off. See video below.

You can notice good flow coming through outlet, and good flow through the body. Unfortunately I think this will be my last efforts with this. Will be looking for a new skimmer, not worth my money anymore

 

[FUNGI]

sent you PM

 

[kileki]

For what its worth......can't beat the price on this skimmer:

Classic 100 HOB Protein Skimmer (OPEN BOX)

Brand New. DOESN'T HAVE ORIGINAL BOX

store.coralvue.com

Will this work for a 40 gall with 2 clowns, 3 damsels, and 2 coral frags?

I don't think I have a huge bio-load already, and its rated on BRS for big bioload 55 gal

 

[FUNGI]

You dont have a big bio-load....today.
Its a great skimmer....you'll appreciate its effectiveness and (my personal fave), quietness..... It is a little over-kill, but........
If price is the issue, try offerup or even the forums....

 

[FUNGI]

you could try the Aquamaxx 1.5 also (and you already have 2 spare pumps for it).....

 

[VintageReefer]

@kileki Mail the skimmer and pumps to @FUNGI maybe he can figure it out ?

 

[FUNGI]

I would be more than happy to troubleshoot and fix this