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Cleaning the AP851

Question:

Hi there i have just purchased an AP851 (second hand) what would be the best way to clean it properly and what parts should i be looking at to replace and therefore give optimum performance.

regards

Mr jack

Answer:

Dear Mr Jack

I suggest filling the skimmer body with a mild acid solution such as 50% vinegar and

warm water to dissolve any calcium carbonate or calcareous algae's if the skimmer

has been subjected to a light source whilst running.

Once it has soaked for 24 hours clean the inside of the body with a soft sponge so

you don't scratch the body. Drain the skimmer and remove the pump.

Disassemble the pump and remove the impeller. Check that the rubber grommets

haven't shrunk and are still tight within their housings and that the impeller hasn't sustained

any damage. It would be prudent to change out the impeller shaft and grommets at

this time.

These can be ordered by contacting spares at spares@theaquariumsolution.com

The price for the shaft and grommets is £18.00 plus P&P

Whilst inside the pump please clean the venturi (small plastic pipe on the pump

pipework that the soft airline pushes onto) out with a small drill bit by hand to remove

any hard calcium deposits. Also clean inside the pump impeller well.

Instructions and an exploded diagram can be found below:

http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/files/Deltec%20AP%20Series%20Skimmers%20%283%29_10.pdf

hope this helps

Tony