Need other recommendations for pumps besides Sicce!

[AydenLincoln]

This is now my around fourth Sicce pump to break in varying sizes. IMO they are poorly made pumps and cheap. I heard rattling in my sump and in my attempt to fix the rattling which didn’t work my blade snapped in half on my brand new skimmer pump. So what are some good alternatives?

 

[Lavey29]

A return pump? I use vectra M2. Bulletproof

 

[AydenLincoln]

A return pump? I use vectra M2. Bulletproof

A skimmer pump! I love my Jebao return pump lol.

 

[exnisstech]

Looks like the shaft is broken. That's happened to me when I didn't pull the impeller strait up when removing it to clean. Sorry if I'm seeing it wrong

 

[AydenLincoln]

Looks like the shaft is broken. That's happened to me when I didn't pull the impeller strait up when removing it to clean. Sorry if I'm seeing it wrong

The actual propeller snapped in half when I was using it. I was trying to fix the rattling when it was underwater which happened straight out of the box and then the entire thing flew out/off underwater and snapped.

 

[exnisstech]

Sorry I don't see a broken impeller just a broken shaft. Probably an old guy thing.

EDIT : These pumps may be different than what I'm used to.

 

[KrisReef]

The actual propeller snapped in half when I was using it. I was trying to fix the rattling when it was underwater which happened straight out of the box and then the entire thing flew out/off underwater and snapped.

If it is brand new doesn’t it have a warranty on defective impeller shafts? That one looks ceramic and they can break easily in shipping, or by running the pump dry, or by pulling the impeller out crooked.

When they break they make a heck of a noise, is that what you were trying to fix?

Contact the company for a repair or replacement impeller.

I try to avoid ceramic impellers because they are prone to this.

How much water does the skimmer need and what outlet size, if you are going away from Sissy?

 

[KStatefan]

Sicce has a 5 year warranty when you register the pump.

What type of skimmer is this for?

 

[captainsmitty]

I switched to the Vectra s2 pump. no problem with the pump itself but the power brick went out after a power failure. Still think they are worth it. Much quieter.

 

[FUNGI]

Sorry I don't see a broken impeller just a broken shaft. Probably an old guy thing.

EDIT : These pumps may be different than what I'm used to.

I see the same thing you do

 

[FUNGI]

The actual propeller snapped in half when I was using it. I was trying to fix the rattling when it was underwater which happened straight out of the box and then the entire thing flew out/off underwater and snapped.

what happend to the cover?

 

[AydenLincoln]

Sicce has a 5 year warranty when you register the pump.

What type of skimmer is this for?

LifeReef!

 

[dkline]

LifeReef!

I am talking to Jeff at Lifereef now and getting a sump and skimmer from him. For the skimmer he recommends I use the Magdrive 9.5. Pump. You may ask him a recommendation. Note - He does not seem to like DC pumps.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I am talking to Jeff at Lifereef now and getting a sump and skimmer from him. For the skimmer he recommends I use the Magdrive 9.5. Pump. You may ask him a recommendation. Note - He does not seem to like DC pumps.

I know he doesn't lol! He doesn’t like and I mean he hates and has a strong aversion to needle wheel skimmers too! But his work and customer service is amazing! The best!

 

[Reefvision]

I use mag pumps and lifereef skimmers as well - bulletproof imo. Sicce pumps I also have /had and am not a fan of as they have not been long lived for me fwiw.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

I have never had an issue with any of my Sicce pumps. Yours is probably covered under their 5 year warranty. But if your are searching for a different pump, the skimmer versions of Reef Octopus Varios are nice.

 

[KStatefan]

LifeReef!

That is what I thought but was not sure if it was just the sump. I use the Mag pump that came with my skimmer. I use Sicce SDC pumps for my return though. Three Mag pumps produced to much heat for my tank in the summer.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Dc pumps DO NOT like head pressure, that's probably why Jeff is not a fan.
Sicce is a well respected brand. Sorry for your troubles but as was said I would just replace the impeller under warranty. You do have to be careful with ceramic shafts, and most pumps have them.

 

[KStatefan]

LifeReef!

There is a big thread here on different pumps with the Lifereef skimmer. I am pretty sure Fluval SP4 or 6 was listed. I will try to find it when I get to my computer

 

[Dburr1014]

This is now my around fourth Sicce pump to break in varying sizes. IMO they are poorly made pumps and cheap. I heard rattling in my sump and in my attempt to fix the rattling which didn’t work my blade snapped in half on my brand new skimmer pump. So what are some good alternatives?

Most pumps have ceramic shafts like the one you broke.

Maybe try not being so heavy-handed? Not trying to poke, I'm just playing Devil's Advocate because if you get another pump with a ceramic shaft and break that one, then that makers no good either.

My Sicce pump is 7 years old and I think I cleaned it 3 times. Not many pumps offer 5 years warranty, they are pretty decent pumps.