Skimmer Pump Clean
My skimmer pump needed a thorough clean and breakdown, so I headed to Aldi to get 15 L of white vinegar and proceeded to soak the motor block.
The Red Dragon 2 pumps are made to a modular system and every part is availabe as a spare.
Adjustable volute is modular and comes completely apart. The red threaded section allows you to fine tune the water to air ratio. The two inputs are for the main airline and the smaller one is for ozone.
Next I soaked the impeller in vinegar to remove all the calcium deposits. It is important to remove the bearing and o-ring and ensure these are clean before re-assembly. If your pump is vibrating, It is more than likely the bearing seizing up from calcium.
This impeller is a decent size
:)
I also removed the red tubing that is the Anti-Calcium-Bypass and gave it a vinegar soak so it's clear and clean.
Pump is now fully clean and ready to go :cool:
The Red Dragon 2 pumps are made to a modular system and every part is availabe as a spare.
Adjustable volute is modular and comes completely apart. The red threaded section allows you to fine tune the water to air ratio. The two inputs are for the main airline and the smaller one is for ozone.
Next I soaked the impeller in vinegar to remove all the calcium deposits. It is important to remove the bearing and o-ring and ensure these are clean before re-assembly. If your pump is vibrating, It is more than likely the bearing seizing up from calcium.
This impeller is a decent size
:)
I also removed the red tubing that is the Anti-Calcium-Bypass and gave it a vinegar soak so it's clear and clean.
Pump is now fully clean and ready to go :cool:
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