Sicce PSK-600 issues

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Andruw91

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So I'll start off by saying I've never had a pump die on me yet and I want to make sure I do everything I can before I buy a new one.

I have a Diablo XS160 with a Sicce PSK600 that I bought maybe 3-4 years ago. Last week the pump would shut off and turn on intermittently, and now nothing. I took the pump apart and looked at the impeller, besides some algae it looked fine. I cleaned it off and it did the same thing. I took it apart again today (a week later. I know I should have looked into it more then. I'm just getting back into my tank) and I am able to spin the impeller about half way until the magnet takes over and grabs it. I tried to plug it in without the impeller to see if I hear of see anything move; nothing. Does this sound like a dead pump to anyone else, or is there something else I can check on it before it's trashed? If it is trash anyone have some good ideas for a replacement? Thanks
 
I had a Sicce SE-200 on an older skimmer act very similar to yours before I replaced it. It didn't really shut off intermittently, but if I turned the skimmer off, after powering it back on, the pump would kick on like 10-15 minutes later. Impeller was fine too. If it were me, I'd just replace it with another PSK-600. They're good pumps.
 
I didn't do much maintenance on it before it died. But the load on my tank for the past 6 months has just been 6 fish and some crabs on my 120 gallon. Its disappointing it died already when I have a reactor pump and return pump I bought used off a friend are still working. This one was brand new when I got the skimmer 3-4 years ago.
 
Andruw91 said:
This one was brand new when I got the skimmer 3-4 years ago.
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That is what you can expect from skimmer pumps about 4 years or so. If they make it past that, it is a bonus. Good to see that it is still around, as much as our hobby changes.

Those pumps are great. They cost about $100 new.
 
I was looking at replacing the pump and I see the sicce 1000 is about $10 more. Should I stick with the 600 or just spend the extra $10 to upgrade to the 1000 and would their be any benefit?

Also open into other suggestions for pumps that will work with my Reef Octopus Diablo XS-160. I just want to replace the pump and get one ordered sooner rather than later. That's the main reason for sticking with Sicce at this point as I know it will fit and be compatible.
 
The 600 model is closer to performance to the old pump that you have currently. If you felt like you wanted a little more in performance get the 1000 pump.
 
moondoggy4 said:
The 600 model is closer to performance to the old pump that you have currently. If you felt like you wanted a little more in performance get the 1000 pump.
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The only thing I was concerned with is the compatibility of them. I assumed one just has a bigger motor than the other and all the outlets are the same. The only other thing I was concerned with is the longevity of the Sicce as this one only lasted 3 1/2 years. Is the normal for a skimmer pump?
 
The Sicce 600 usually lasted about 3 years mine only about 2 years. I bought a Tunze 9420 pump to replace mine much better pump and impellers are cheaper and better. You r skimmer the pump is below the body of the skimmer but not enclosed by it Correct?
 
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