Jan 25, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
I have a DCS-170INT.Just clean everything on the skimmer and pump and when i turn it back on i am getting bubbles coming out on the pump where the cap and power cord goes in.Is there a part that goes inside the cap?Can't tell on my instuction part sheet.
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Jan 25, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Can you send us pictures and point to the area?
Jan 25, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
I don't have a camera available or cell phone.The bubbles are coming out of the back end of the pump where the red cap is.Is there a part i lost?When i take the red cap off there is the hole on the end of the pump.Can't tell from the part sheet if there should be something there.
Jan 25, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
What is the model of the pump you have?
Jan 25, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
DC-3500S It is the one that came with the skimmer new
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Here are some pictures of what the pump should look like. Hopefully you can compare them to your pump at home and see if something is missing...
http://www.coralvue.com/diablo-dc-3500-variable-speed-water-pump
BTW, the pump you have was discontinued many many years ago and most likely it is out of warranty already and may need to be replaced.
http://www.coralvue.com/diablo-dc-3500-variable-speed-water-pump
BTW, the pump you have was discontinued many many years ago and most likely it is out of warranty already and may need to be replaced.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
Carlos,
Those pics don't help me.What i need is a pic or part list with the red cap off so i can see if i am missing anything from the pump.I would think there is some type of diagram of a part list.On my instructions there is a diagram of the skimmer with all of the parts.Where it says about the plastic cap it says open the plastic cap for 03.Can someone tell me what that means?
Thanks Gary
Those pics don't help me.What i need is a pic or part list with the red cap off so i can see if i am missing anything from the pump.I would think there is some type of diagram of a part list.On my instructions there is a diagram of the skimmer with all of the parts.Where it says about the plastic cap it says open the plastic cap for 03.Can someone tell me what that means?
Thanks Gary
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
There is no parts list for the pump. No parts list was provided to us by the manufacturer. If you send us a picture of the pump, I will be happy to tell you what parts you are missing.
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
The pump has a volute, an impeller, the main body, a base, venturi adapter, power supply and controller.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
Here are the pics.Neighbor help me with the pics
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Ah, unfortunately you will need a new pump. The body has been compromised. You would need the following replacement pump:
http://www.coralvue.com/varios-4s-controllable-skimmer-pump
No adapter is needed for your skimmer.
http://www.coralvue.com/varios-4s-controllable-skimmer-pump
No adapter is needed for your skimmer.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
What has been compromised?Explain please.I only cleaned it.
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
The back cover of the pump came off and water is going inside the pump now.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
The cover goes back on.There is no fix for this?I thought the cover was to come off.Looks like the skimmer is working ok.That pump you showed me is 300.00 dollars?When my skimmer was new it was under 400.00.Any other pumps that would work that is not DC?
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
We highly recommend against running a pump that way.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
Why wouldn't you run it like it is?I didn't pry the cover off with any tools just my fingers.Wouldn't think you could pry the cover off with your fingers if it was fixed.What other pumps would work that is not DC?
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
I am sorry it is not what you were looking for but you asked us a question and we are providing you with the answer. We strongly discourage you from running the pump that way. It is our recommendation that the pump be replaced.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
Describe to me what is going on with the pump now that the cover is off.Is there another pump that is not DC that would work.Yes or no
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
Unfortunately the only pump that will fit that skimmer is the VarioS-4S. We cannot force to not use the pump as it is your decision but we highly recommend against it.
Jan 26, 2017
Gary Fox
wrote
What problems will i have ?
Jan 26, 2017
Carlos
agent
wrote
The housing has been compromised and the electrical inner parts of the pump may be exposed to water.