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HI All,

I managed to get a RO XS160 I think with a sicce psk 600 pump but no impeller and don't know whether it will still come on without an impellor,

What pump can I replace with that will fit in the original position under the skimmer please
 
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HI All,

I managed to get a RO XS160 I think with a sicce psk 600 pump but no impeller and don't know whether it will still come on without an impellor,

What pump can I replace with that will fit in the original position under the skimmer please
You can get a red devil sp3 skimmer pump.

You'll just need two additional plumbing parts to make it fit.

Search under my posts, I documented it somewhere
 
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I am actually not a fan of the bubble blaster pumps. Yes they pull a lot of air but they are just not as reliable as one would expect from a pump in their price range. They are stupidly priced. I have i had the bb2000 and went through 2 impellers on that one that swelled. And my bb10000 had the same issue even with their supposedly fixed white magnet. I dont think i would buy another bubble blaster skimmer again.
 
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Anyone out there maybe with a spare Impellor for a Reef Octo xp 5000 sss. Or know were i can buy one???
 
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Anyone got photos or advice for changing out a OTP3000 pump for a SP4000 on a DNW200?
 

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Anyone got photos or advice for changing out a OTP3000 pump for a SP4000 on a DNW200?

This will be very easy if you are a little plumbing savy, the biggest thing i have found is the coarsness of the threads differ so in some cases (and pvc fitting manufaturer dependant that will be your greatest challence).
 
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mmm as I suspected.....and just try to get the OTP venturi to fit.....its obviously running external so the BM venturi probably wont work?
 

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mmm as I suspected.....and just try to get the OTP venturi to fit.....its obviously running external so the BM venturi probably wont work?

Anything is possible, i personally love these projects its awsome to breathe life into a old skimmer! just apply yourself youll see its easier than you think!:m06:
 
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