Replacement Return Pump HELP!

Emmanuel75 · 10/10/2011, 12:13 AM

I am turning to the group for help. I was doing some maintenance on my tank earlier this evening. I went to clean the pad on my return pump. After cleaning returned the pad to pump replaced GFO and went to start the pump back up. It ran for about 20 seconds then stopped. I thought maybe the impeller just needed to be cleaned, which it did, so I soaked in vinegar and gave the internals a good scrub. By the time I went to put pump back in the sump, I found the return section of my sump really cloudy. I found a hermit crab inside the propellor area which I removed. After draining and refilling the sump, I tried again to power up the pump and I get nothing.

When I had a problem with my mag 12 at least I could feel the pump trying to work, but in this case my mag 18 is not doing anything. I'm in a real pickle because I cant replace the pump for a few more days. Does anyone have a pump I can borrow for a few days until I replace mine? Or at least have one that they are looking to sell that I can purchase. I know the mag 18 was too large for my tank, but I used the extra flow to keep movement in my sump since I was fight the Cyano problem. I am open to what is available, as I am in need of something right away.

It's ironic that my pump breaks down after the swap, where I'm sure someone had a pump for sale. But if anyone is able to help me out I would be very appreciative.

dbuesking · 10/10/2011, 04:59 AM

I have a eheim 1262-310 internal pump that you can use. I don't have any external pumps open. Pm me if that will work.

bradleym · 10/10/2011, 06:30 AM

I have a mag 24 you can borrow for awhile. Let me know.

slosrtnick · 10/10/2011, 09:40 AM

I have a marineland 4500 utility pump for sale. It's internal 1175gph, max head is 10ft. It would be great for your size tank if your sump is in the stand.

Pm me if you're interested.
Nick

slosrtnick · 10/10/2011, 09:40 AM

I have a marineland 4500 utility pump for sale. It's internal 1175gph, max head is 10ft. It would be great for your size tank if your sump is in the stand.

Pm me if you're interested.
Nick

chadfarmer · 10/10/2011, 09:53 AM

u can borrow my backup pump flowstar 1800 or my backup backup laguna 1500

Emmanuel75 · 10/10/2011, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone, I am sending out PM's to see how quickly I can pick one up today. This is indeed one of the best clubs I've ever been a part of.

Emmanuel75 · 10/10/2011, 06:51 PM

Just wanted to say Thanks to Chadfarmer for helping me get back online. Thanks again to all the offers of help. I have to say for the power draw this Flowstar is one hell of a pump!

10/10/2011, 12:13 AM	#1
Emmanuel75 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 283	Replacement Return Pump HELP! I am turning to the group for help. I was doing some maintenance on my tank earlier this evening. I went to clean the pad on my return pump. After cleaning returned the pad to pump replaced GFO and went to start the pump back up. It ran for about 20 seconds then stopped. I thought maybe the impeller just needed to be cleaned, which it did, so I soaked in vinegar and gave the internals a good scrub. By the time I went to put pump back in the sump, I found the return section of my sump really cloudy. I found a hermit crab inside the propellor area which I removed. After draining and refilling the sump, I tried again to power up the pump and I get nothing. When I had a problem with my mag 12 at least I could feel the pump trying to work, but in this case my mag 18 is not doing anything. I'm in a real pickle because I cant replace the pump for a few more days. Does anyone have a pump I can borrow for a few days until I replace mine? Or at least have one that they are looking to sell that I can purchase. I know the mag 18 was too large for my tank, but I used the extra flow to keep movement in my sump since I was fight the Cyano problem. I am open to what is available, as I am in need of something right away. It's ironic that my pump breaks down after the swap, where I'm sure someone had a pump for sale. But if anyone is able to help me out I would be very appreciative. __________________ 75 Gallon RR DT, 40 Gallon Eshoppes ADV-300 Sump/Refugium, H&S 150-2001 Skimmer, BRS HC-GFO, BRS ROX, 2 Apollo dimmable LEDS. 210 RR DT In Progress

10/10/2011, 04:59 AM	#2
dbuesking Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fairview Hts. IL. Posts: 1,382	I have a eheim 1262-310 internal pump that you can use. I don't have any external pumps open. Pm me if that will work. __________________ Dave "The difference between genius and stupidity is genius has its limits."~Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 350 on line sept. 2011

10/10/2011, 06:30 AM	#3
bradleym Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shrewsbury/St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3,878	I have a mag 24 you can borrow for awhile. Let me know. __________________ Happy reefing means sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Current Tank Info: 92g corner round. No sand, lots of mushrooms.

10/10/2011, 09:53 AM	#6
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	u can borrow my backup pump flowstar 1800 or my backup backup laguna 1500 __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

10/10/2011, 11:04 AM	#7
Emmanuel75 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 283	Thanks for the responses everyone, I am sending out PM's to see how quickly I can pick one up today. This is indeed one of the best clubs I've ever been a part of. __________________ 75 Gallon RR DT, 40 Gallon Eshoppes ADV-300 Sump/Refugium, H&S 150-2001 Skimmer, BRS HC-GFO, BRS ROX, 2 Apollo dimmable LEDS. 210 RR DT In Progress

10/10/2011, 09:40 AM	#4
slosrtnick Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Troy, MO Posts: 560	I have a marineland 4500 utility pump for sale. It's internal 1175gph, max head is 10ft. It would be great for your size tank if your sump is in the stand. Pm me if you're interested. Nick

10/10/2011, 06:51 PM	#8
Emmanuel75 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 283	Just wanted to say Thanks to Chadfarmer for helping me get back online. Thanks again to all the offers of help. I have to say for the power draw this Flowstar is one hell of a pump! __________________ 75 Gallon RR DT, 40 Gallon Eshoppes ADV-300 Sump/Refugium, H&S 150-2001 Skimmer, BRS HC-GFO, BRS ROX, 2 Apollo dimmable LEDS. 210 RR DT In Progress

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