Skimmer question

[kevinathom]

I have an Eshopps 120 cone skimmer that is acting funny and I would appreciate some insight from others who may know what's happening. The skimmer runs great until I cut it off. Once off, it does not want to re-start. To get it to start, I have to lift it out of the sump and let the water drain out to they level of the top of the pump. Then voila - it starts. It is a year old and I have cleaned it with vinegar solution. The cleaning did not help and it really didn't look bad. Is this typical for a sump skimmer, and if not, is this a prelude to the pump's death?

 

[ghbrewer]

Hey Kevin, have you pulled the impeller to make sure that there isn't anything caught in there?

 

[mattgee87]

The same thing was happening to mine, I took it apart and cleaned everything and now it works fine
I'd clean it up and see what happens

 

[kevinathom]

I thought I cleaned it well but maybe I didn't. I did not see a way to get to the impellers but I'll try cleaning it again. Maybe I missed something.

 

[ghbrewer]

The volute should twist off and give you access to the impeller assembly. It may be a little tough to twist, just be sure to be careful not to apply too much pressure. Same applies when pulling the impeller out.

 

[mattgee87]

you have to take off the 4 thumb screws and take the body of the skimmer off ( don't forget to pull off the venturi ). After that you should have full access to the pump. if you weren't so far away i'd come show you lol

 

[camellia]

Google the instruction manual, that's what I usually have to do.

 

[kevinathom]

Thanks for pitching in to help out. It's working like it is supposed to again. I really appreciate the quick help.