Mesh mod. question

[surf&turf]

Anybody run a mesh mod. on their needle wheel skimmers? Does it really make a difference?

[steveoutlaw]

I may work for a little while, but eventually it tears up the impeller (and sometimes the pump) because it wears out and gets and uneven weight distribution. Does anyone make a pinwheel impeller for your pump?

[surf&turf]

I may work for a little while, but eventually it tears up the impeller (and sometimes the pump) because it wears out and gets and uneven weight distribution. Does anyone make a pinwheel impeller for your pump?

 

 

It's a stock pump that comes with the Marineland 300 skimmer.

[beatle]

I have a meshmodded Octopus skimmer. I bought it used and it has run for 9 months since I've had it. They seem to be more sensitive to start/stop issues, so it's a good idea to clean it more often than you would normally clean a pump. 6 months or so does the trick for me.

[surf&turf]

I clean mine about every 2 months. I was just afraid it would come apart and tear up everything like Steveoutlaw said.

[jason the filter freak]

Always done wonders for me, just keep some extra mesh on hand

[surf&turf]

Always done wonders for me, just keep some extra mesh on hand

 

I saw one kit on line, do you secure with fishing line or zip ties?

Edited December 23, 2011 by surf&turf

[beatle]

I didn't secure my own mesh, but it was done with fishing line.

[extreme_tooth_decay]

I never had any problems with the impeller (even years later).

 

Here is a thread about my experience:

LINK

 

Great mod, well worth it. As you can see from my thread, the pinwheel was total junk.

Edited December 25, 2011 by extreme_tooth_decay

[jason the filter freak]

I ended up using very small zip ties

[El Camaron]

Same here, i used small zip ties and it jas wroked great for a few months now, skims like a champ too.

[surf&turf]

Thanks for the replies, I may have to try it.

[Der ABT]

small zip ties here as well, i have some extra enkamat too i cant remember who asked for it last time

but ive been running it for about 4 years on my ASM G3 wtih no problems, had to replace the mesh once. also have a pinwheel one and its amazing how much better the enkamat worked

[trockafella]

small zip ties here as well, i have some extra enkamat too i cant remember who asked for it last time

but ive been running it for about 4 years on my ASM G3 wtih no problems, had to replace the mesh once. also have a pinwheel one and its amazing how much better the enkamat worked

 

 

That was me, I need to get down there one day, more for the frags then the mesh.!!