Skimz skimmer Pump restart problem

[nashorn]

I have a skimz skimmer that wont restart after a power outage. I need to pull skimmer half way up to prime pump.
Anyone else have this issue? AC pump

 

[Ocelaris]

Have you taken it apart and given it a good scrub? Soak it in vinegar, clean the bearings usually does it if my skimmer pump stops pulling. But I don't have a skimz, so I can't talk to any particular issues. I think brs is the us distributor for parts, usually a new impeller (and bearing if necessary) is all it takes if cleaning doesn't help. I usually clean mine every few weeks as I get chaeto in my needle wheel impeller.

 

[billwill]

Good news is that sicce PSK1000 with Venturi inlet from avast marine works perfectly in my SM161. Probably do the trick in yours too

 

[nashorn]

Thanks
I'm the lazy reefer and never cleans it
Maybe I'll do that the next time it happens.

Good to know a sicce nay work in it.
I don't remember the model
I have