Unable to open pump!

[miserkris]

I'm unable to open this pump to clean it's
Impeller. I removed the screw.

It's from a Diablo skimmer.

Should I use a wrench?
Don't wanna break it!

Thx

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[elbowdeep29]

Looks like a push down and spin lock on it

 

[elbowdeep29]

The rubber Oring is a tough sucker lol I had to use channel locks to spin one I had like that think it was a quiet one 4000��.

 

[elbowdeep29]

The 3 fins on it you can use to help spin.

 

[miserkris]

Looks like a push down and spin lock on it

so looking top down, I'll push down, turn left?

I do see three tabs on the side well locked.

Will hot water or a heat gun help?

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[elbowdeep29]

Never used heat gun or hot water just turn really hard lol sorry could use a screwdriver and hammer and tap light on one fin in the bottom corner to free it up. You could try the hot water but I would pass on heat gun don't want to melt things.

 

[elbowdeep29]

Just turn left. See how the sides get thinner where the tabs are, as you turn the tabs pull up on the little ramp looking sides

 

[elbowdeep29]

Sorry if I make no sense

 

[elbowdeep29]

Channel locks work fast and won't break it unless you squeeze them too hard. Just use 2 of the fins for support and spin.

 

[elbowdeep29]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...x28jtvfnGP_UlkifA&sig2=Gs4CqnAu5DA5EXvUiMVPYA

 

[elbowdeep29]

That link won't work sorry. Use the back side of your pliers it's fast as easy

 

[elbowdeep29]

Did ya get it?

 

[miserkris]

I used screwdriver to tap the fins one fin broke...

But finally its out.

The damn impeller is cracked...
Expensive too!
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/272332093196

I got the skimmer used...
Is Diablo a good skimmer?
Wonder if it's worth changing impeller...Ill use it as a backup skimmer.Thanks

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[elbowdeep29]

What model skimmer

 

[elbowdeep29]

Ouch can never be the cheap ones that brakes lol

 

[miserkris]

What model skimmer

Reef octopus Diablo skimmer

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[elbowdeep29]

Like is it a xs160 Diablo skimmer

 

[elbowdeep29]

If so here is what it can handle
Filtration Handling
180 Gallon - Light Filtration Demand
160 Gallon – Medium Filtration Demand
100 Gallon – Heavy Filtration Demand

 

[Scott B]

Fyi, similar thing happened to skimz skimmer impeller. It was cracked so ordered new impeller (87.00) found out my whole pump was old, ended up just sending it back buying whole new pump (120.00) not saying you need to buy a whole pump, but if it's an older unit, then might be worth getting new pump. Good luck

 

[miserkris]

Like is it a xs160 Diablo skimmer

Dunno...says Diablo on cup lid.see pic.

Can any other pump work with it? Sicce seems expensive

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