Sicce PSK-1000 skimmer pump

aguila88psi · 08/13/2013, 08:46 AM

Hello,

I'm working on a custom skimmer and plan to use a Sicce PSK-1000 skimmer pump. Does anyone know what the best volute is for this pump? So far I've only been able to find two vendors that sell this pump with venturi, Avast Marine Works with custom venturi and Marine Depot sells the Aquamax venturi. The Avast version is said to pull ~800 l/h but don't have any information on the Aquamax venturi. Anyway, any help on finding the best venturi for the Sicce PSK-1000 skimmer pump would be appreciated, thanks.

sirreal63 · 08/13/2013, 09:48 AM

I tried several volutes and settled on the AquaMax one. The difference in volutes is the opening for water and how far away from the impeller the venturi is. Changes in these two areas impact how much air/water is drawn in and tweaking those is a fun little project.

aguila88psi · 08/13/2013, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the responce Jack, Would it be possible to send a picture of your current venturi setup? I know going the custom route will probably yeild the best results but would like to start out from a good base point.

sirreal63 · 08/13/2013, 11:15 AM

Pedro, I don't think it will help, mine is fashioned as a recirc and you cannot really see anything, but you are welcome to look. :-) It is the venturi you are changing, not the volute. Sorry I didn't catch that a minute ago.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sirr...Vertex%20IN180

aguila88psi · 08/13/2013, 11:22 AM

Well, my original thinking was there wasn't other volutes out there so I'll look into trying different one as well. Where did you get your aquamaxx volute?

sirreal63 · 08/13/2013, 11:28 AM

I take it back, it wasn't an AquaMaxx it was the RLSS one, it came from Salty Supply. I have a lot of venturi's in a box.

pandimus · 07/31/2014, 05:40 PM

Quick question, I just bought a psk -1000 kit from a guy who bought it for his bubble magus skimmer. The venturi on it is designed for a space saver style skimmer is this going to be a problem if I put it on my non space saver style skimmer reef octopus pro 250

rounder45 · 07/31/2014, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandimus

Quick question, I just bought a psk -1000 kit from a guy who bought it for his bubble magus skimmer. The venturi on it is designed for a space saver style skimmer is this going to be a problem if I put it on my non space saver style skimmer reef octopus pro 250

It will work. Just stick out some.

08/13/2013, 08:46 AM	#1
aguila88psi Zoa Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,756	Sicce PSK-1000 skimmer pump Hello, I'm working on a custom skimmer and plan to use a Sicce PSK-1000 skimmer pump. Does anyone know what the best volute is for this pump? So far I've only been able to find two vendors that sell this pump with venturi, Avast Marine Works with custom venturi and Marine Depot sells the Aquamax venturi. The Avast version is said to pull ~800 l/h but don't have any information on the Aquamax venturi. Anyway, any help on finding the best venturi for the Sicce PSK-1000 skimmer pump would be appreciated, thanks. __________________ Pedro R. Current Tank Info: work in progress

08/13/2013, 09:48 AM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I tried several volutes and settled on the AquaMax one. The difference in volutes is the opening for water and how far away from the impeller the venturi is. Changes in these two areas impact how much air/water is drawn in and tweaking those is a fun little project. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

08/13/2013, 11:01 AM	#3
aguila88psi Zoa Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,756	Thanks for the responce Jack, Would it be possible to send a picture of your current venturi setup? I know going the custom route will probably yeild the best results but would like to start out from a good base point. __________________ Pedro R. Current Tank Info: work in progress

08/13/2013, 11:15 AM	#4
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Pedro, I don't think it will help, mine is fashioned as a recirc and you cannot really see anything, but you are welcome to look. :-) It is the venturi you are changing, not the volute. Sorry I didn't catch that a minute ago. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sirr...Vertex%20IN180 __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

08/13/2013, 11:22 AM	#5
aguila88psi Zoa Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,756	Well, my original thinking was there wasn't other volutes out there so I'll look into trying different one as well. Where did you get your aquamaxx volute? __________________ Pedro R. Current Tank Info: work in progress

08/13/2013, 11:28 AM	#6
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I take it back, it wasn't an AquaMaxx it was the RLSS one, it came from Salty Supply. I have a lot of venturi's in a box. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

07/31/2014, 05:40 PM	#7
pandimus Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Palmdale Posts: 2,556	Quick question, I just bought a psk -1000 kit from a guy who bought it for his bubble magus skimmer. The venturi on it is designed for a space saver style skimmer is this going to be a problem if I put it on my non space saver style skimmer reef octopus pro 250 __________________ ~SFVR Member~ 125 Gal Long/50 Gal sump, 2xMP40QD,Aquamax CONES CO-03/Speed Wave dc return 4x AI Sol Blues/Director + 2 80w T5 retrofit/Apex Controller Current Tank Info: 125 gal 72X18X22