I don't remember off hand what model Skimz skimmer I have but it the pump quit working on it.
The controller still displays the green lights but nothing I do will make the pump turn on. when holding it in my hand and turning it on I don't even feel the pump even slightly move. So I am thinking it is the pump and not the power supply or controller.
From my research it looks like the Skimz simply uses a rebranded Jaebo pump which is a little disappointing considering how much I paid for this skimmer and they are using a cheaper pump. All that being said I know there are some people on here that are more knowledgeable than I on the subject.
So do you know if these are essentially the same pumps? The pump currently on the unit is a Skimz VSC5000-DC. Stats: 100-240V; 13-35 watts; air intake 900-1800L/h
Skimz - rebranded??? $220 on sale for $170 on BRS
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/skimz-dc5000-replacement-skimmer-pump.html
Jaebo - would the 4000 do essentially the same thing or go with the 6000? This seems like a return pump but I was thinking maybe I can replace the pinwheel from my broken unit to make it work. They do look the same and for only $70 I don't see buy one for $100 more if they are the same.
https://www.amazon.com/Jebao-Marine...5CEW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
The controller still displays the green lights but nothing I do will make the pump turn on. when holding it in my hand and turning it on I don't even feel the pump even slightly move. So I am thinking it is the pump and not the power supply or controller.
From my research it looks like the Skimz simply uses a rebranded Jaebo pump which is a little disappointing considering how much I paid for this skimmer and they are using a cheaper pump. All that being said I know there are some people on here that are more knowledgeable than I on the subject.
So do you know if these are essentially the same pumps? The pump currently on the unit is a Skimz VSC5000-DC. Stats: 100-240V; 13-35 watts; air intake 900-1800L/h
Skimz - rebranded??? $220 on sale for $170 on BRS
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/skimz-dc5000-replacement-skimmer-pump.html
Jaebo - would the 4000 do essentially the same thing or go with the 6000? This seems like a return pump but I was thinking maybe I can replace the pinwheel from my broken unit to make it work. They do look the same and for only $70 I don't see buy one for $100 more if they are the same.
https://www.amazon.com/Jebao-Marine...5CEW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1
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