Cracked skimmer body?
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Topic: Cracked skimmer body?
Posted By: Zack801
Subject: Cracked skimmer body?
Date Posted: October 06 2017 at 6:00pm
So I bought a used skimmer on eBay. Received today and there is a crack where the pump goes. My question is will this affect the performance and if so how much? I added some water to see if it holds but it does leak out a little. The seller said they can refund all info return it or refund 50 and I can try to fix it. I'd just like some opinions on what I should do. Thanks!
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Posted By: Krazie4Acans
Date Posted: October 06 2017 at 6:11pm
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Buy some weld-on 16 and put it on the crack. It will seal it and should be just fine. I'm guessing it's not a big crack or you wouldn't even ask if it was worth trying. Lol ------------- My ocean. 90g (yup, won it!), 40g, 28g, & 10g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63568&title=krazies-nano-paradise" rel="nofollow - Tank Thread: |
Posted By: Zack801
Date Posted: October 06 2017 at 6:15pm
| Lol well I'm just not familiar enough with skimmers to know whether it will affect performance much. One thing I noticed is it seems to leak around the base as well. There isn't a deal or gasket it's just plastic on plastic so should that even matter? |
Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: October 06 2017 at 6:22pm
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I’m with Krazie and think you are fine. I ran the same skimmer (I assume a Vertext) and even that red piece that ties to the pump leaked. It’s not a leak proof assembly since it’s under water. I think if it leaks then you’ll have it deeper in the water. ------------- RedSea Max S400 - 90G Rimless Frag Tanks x2 - 185 Lookdown Bin |
Posted By: Zack801
Date Posted: October 06 2017 at 6:24pm
| Ok I'll try it out. The seller offered to refund part of it so I think it's a decent deal if you guys think it'll work fine. |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: October 06 2017 at 7:37pm
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Take Jeff's (Krazie4acans) advice. Get the Weld On glue and apply. This is not just to help seal; it will also help to prevent that crack from growing. As far as being 'leak-proof' - doesn't need to be water tight as the skimmer sits in the water. Take the $50 refund and spend 10 on the Weld On and pocket the other 40 You'll be fine ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: phys
Date Posted: October 07 2017 at 12:10am
| I concur with the others' suggestions... lol |
Posted By: Zack801
Date Posted: October 07 2017 at 10:42am
| Thank you all for your replies I'll be picking up some weld on Monday when delvies opens! |