skimz skimmer DC alternate Replacement pump?

[fe342185]

My pump has died for my sm203. I literally have to jump start it to get it going. I want to replace it with an alternative. Any recommendations?
OEM is a vsc5000-DC pump

[scuzy]

A jebao dcs5000 [emoji4] it's internally same pump


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[fe342185]

Thanks. I see them on amazon as return pump. Can the needle wheel just be swapped?


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[scuzy]

Yup


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[fe342185]

Thank you very much

[fe342185]

Dcs5000 is NOT the same. I ordered and the case is a completely different and cannot be retrofited. The input and outputs is much larger. I ordered the dcp5000 which is the 2017 model and I was able to modify to make it work. I needed to dremel holes on the base of the mount. Also the old volute must be used and with a minor mod i was able to use it. Lastly the needlewheel must be used with the new propeller shaft.

The new pump is cheaper and less than half what BRS is asking for a direct replacement.

[PPi]

I just ran into your same problem. Wondering how it worked out for you since you installed / modified. Curious as to the mod you had to do to the volute. Pretty ticked off that skimz only discontinued the sv223 / vsc5000. Skimz customer service is lacking. Asked for a simple question on if there was a replacement or their new qps pumps were compatible and they wanted me to give them all of my paypal info, id, shipping info, and blood type, then they would give a price. Not sure where the simple question of yes or no went. Lol

Thanks and happy reefing!

[fe342185]

Everything is working great and it’s even quieter than before. I bought an extra pump as a spare since it worked out so well. Figured I could use it as an emergency return pump if the vectors fails.

[PPi]

What did you have to mod on this pump besides the locking tabs? Did you just use the impeller on the new shaft?

[fe342185]

To be honest I do not remember. I believe I did have to move the needle wheel.