Skimmer pump replacement

[75mixedreef]

I have an old SWC BMK 150 where the pump died. I had a bunch of issues with this pump and had to replace it once before, manufacturer replaced it the first time at no cost. I do not want to replace it with the same pump because of this.

What are some good pumps that I could use? I am more concerned about it being silent and reliable than pure power. The LFS owner said a Sicce 600 should work, but I wanted to research it and ask around first.

 

[exsequor]

Yea the sicce is like your only option besides creating your own venturi, which is a more complex diy.

 

[75mixedreef]

Yea the sicce is like your only option besides creating your own venturi, which is a more complex diy.

How good is the sicce pump? Am I better off buying a new skimmer? I could get the RO INT 110 for $190 or this sicce for $110. I like the idea of not wasting the skimmer body I have now, but am I wasting money by buying this pump probably at a parts cost? I do like saving $80 overall, but not if the pump is going to be crap.

 

[Potatohead]

How good is the sicce pump? Am I better off buying a new skimmer? I could get the RO INT 110 for $190 or this sicce for $110. I like the idea of not wasting the skimmer body I have now, but am I wasting money by buying this pump probably at a parts cost? I do like saving $80 overall, but not if the pump is going to be crap.

Sicce pumps are among the best AC pumps on the market

 

[zooman72]

Sicce pumps are among the best AC pumps on the market

Yes, this...

 

[75mixedreef]

Sicce pumps are among the best AC pumps on the market

Really? Skimmer pumps is a bit of an obscure market for me so I'm not familiar with the brands. I think that will have to be the route I go then.

 

[zooman72]

All you have to do is look around at the various brands either using the Sicce pumps directly, or using the body of the pump with their "proprietary" impeller - typically reviewed well.

You could also do an internet search pointing out the same exact thing...