Mag 36 problem

dreaminmel · 11/09/2009, 10:18 AM

Just a quick question, hopefully someone here has one of these pumps and knows the answer...

Is the impellar assembly on the Mag 36 pump supposed to spin freely on the shaft or is it supposed to be fixed in place? I don't have the pump but am trying to find out for a friend who has this pump.

Thank you in advance for any help.

dahenley · 11/09/2009, 01:18 PM

i dont know about a mag 36, but most pumps (including the smaller mags 5,7,9.5 ect) have a shaft with busihings and the impeller spins on the shaft. if the shaft is seized to the impeller, i would pull it out and let is sit in a vup of white vinegar. that should disolve any salt and calcium that might have hindered its ability to spin.

is the shaft a SS or ceramic shaft? just wondering.
hope that helps

dreaminmel · 11/09/2009, 02:52 PM

Shaft and impeller are frozen together then. I'll suggest the soak and ask about the material the shaft is made out of.

Thanks so much for your help!

11/09/2009, 10:18 AM	#1
dreaminmel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Irondequoit, NY Posts: 4,758	Mag 36 problem Just a quick question, hopefully someone here has one of these pumps and knows the answer... Is the impellar assembly on the Mag 36 pump supposed to spin freely on the shaft or is it supposed to be fixed in place? I don't have the pump but am trying to find out for a friend who has this pump. Thank you in advance for any help. __________________ ~Melanie~ Hiatus over, 120g in process "Ni lia duine na tuairim." (Everyone has their own opinion.)

11/09/2009, 01:18 PM	#2
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	i dont know about a mag 36, but most pumps (including the smaller mags 5,7,9.5 ect) have a shaft with busihings and the impeller spins on the shaft. if the shaft is seized to the impeller, i would pull it out and let is sit in a vup of white vinegar. that should disolve any salt and calcium that might have hindered its ability to spin. is the shaft a SS or ceramic shaft? just wondering. hope that helps __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

11/09/2009, 02:52 PM	#3
dreaminmel Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Irondequoit, NY Posts: 4,758	Shaft and impeller are frozen together then. I'll suggest the soak and ask about the material the shaft is made out of. Thanks so much for your help! __________________ ~Melanie~ Hiatus over, 120g in process "Ni lia duine na tuairim." (Everyone has their own opinion.)