Need help with a skimmer powerhead

[mfp4073]

I have no idea who makes this skimmer I have and the powerhead on it looks to be a universal fit (connected via common tubing, see picture). It is getting to the point where I am thinking its going to stop working and I want to replace it. But I dont know much about skimmers and the air inlet line. Do I need to get a specific kind of pump/powerhead? Links to pictures and model numbers would be great or if someone has one they think would work let me know.

 

[JUICE!]

looks like it says the pump model on the side of the pump.....it's a bit faded.....CX1000?


Maybe you can look up the skimmer model on marine depot and find out the specs on the pump

 

[mfp4073]

you know, I had not noticed that. When I look again it its a genx GX-1000 which comes out as a 265gph. There are not many places that list them online and none that I have heard of. Would like to find something that I could purchase local.

 

[AquaKnight]

What are the specs on the skimmer? (make/model)

No, any skimmer pump (the kind that draw in air) with a similar gph will work. You probably will even see an increase in skimming if you go with a newer pump with a needlewheel prop.

 

[mfp4073]

Dont know about the skimmer. I got it for a deal from one of the fine members of our orca community. If anything will work, I will have to stop in and see if marcye has anything for me that will work. The connection to the skimmer body is just a piece of clear tubing.

 

[mfp4073]

Looks like its called an AIS-90, aggressor insump skimmer from aquatic life systems

 

[AquaKnight]

Wow, they didn't get much simpler then that do they? Not to step on anyone's toes, but it's semi-amazing that skimmer works at all, be it the 2.5" diameter body, lack of a skimmer neck or any type of adjustment on the return.

I would just find a new GenX 1000 or a needlewheel equivalent and be set.

 

[mfp4073]

well I got it for a good price and it does have an adjustment that is not on the skimmer. I posted the pics for someone who is looking into a replacement pump and wanted to know what the pump looked like inside and what the skimmer looked like.



....and the body is 3 inches thank you very much!