Swabbie Retrofit

Swab the Neck!

This Swabbie option is for existing lid retrofit.  Just send us your skimmer lid and we will install the motor housing for you.  Turn around is usually about a week from when we receive the lid.  When ordering, please add a comment in the box at checkout to alert us that you are sending your lid and when we should expect it.  Another option is to request a new lid from your skimmer manufacturer be sent to us, that way you don't have to use a dinner plate on your skimmer until the Swabbies lid returns to you.

Joey from The Coral Reef Talk made a really great video overview of the process:

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the retrofit process.  You may send your lid to us at:

Avast Marine Works
12953 Back Rd.
Strasburg, VA 22657

Technical Data:
Modification of original skimmer lid means a perfect fit every time
Timer or aquarium controller not included
Power consumption: AC 110v 3w
Height: The motor housing is 3.25" above the skimmer lid
Warranty: 1 year


Click here for the user manual
Click here for the self-install manual

Read further technical details about the Swabbie here