new2saltwater Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 So I was cleaning my tank today and the 2 recirc pumps on my hydor skimmer wont start up. disassembled and inspected and one impeller shaft is broken. I put the good impeller in it and it still wont pump any water. I got one of the pumps working. These are hydor seltz l45 pumps. When I got online these pumps are nowhere to be found/discontinued. My question is does anyone know of an alternative to these pumps or where to buy one? If not I need to start shopping for a new skimmer for my 240 gallon- any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 When I had to replace the Askoll on my skimmer I went with the Bubble Blaster- sweet pump, awesome warranty. there are the Jabeo knock off that people like but I've not used one so I can't say, but the DC ones are the kind I'm talking about, I'm sure someone who has one will chime in. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2saltwater Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 how hard do you think it would be to make another pump fit this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Use pvc and glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2saltwater Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I sent a service request to hydor to see what they say. Already working on a backup plan. What do you think? http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-octopus-9-regal-220int-internal-protein-skimmer.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 What's the footprint you have to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2saltwater Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have 17" by 15" to work with in the sump. Its about 8" water depth. Wife talked me into ordering a new skimmer so I have a reef octopus elite on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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