Need some help!

Lorenz725 · 01/09/2012, 06:33 PM

Got home today and my skimmer pump is not working. I took it apart and I can turn the impeller free. When I plug it in it does a half turn then stops. When I try and turn it with it plugged in under water it feels like it wants to start but just wont. I cleaned it up really well anyone have any ideas? The pump is a Laguna (Askoll) Max Flo 1500 about 3 years old.

This is the skimmer I got with the pump. They do not make this skimmer anymore.

http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...mmer-2227.html

tebstan · 01/09/2012, 07:07 PM

I had one of those as my mix pump for a while. Check to see if the shaft is broken or cracked, it will stay in pieces inside that impeller. There may be a little rubber stopper thing stuck inside the pump, too. Replacement parts are available. Hagen is really good about that, but after two impellers I went with a different pump. I love Hagen aquarium products, but their pond line isn't as great.

Lorenz725 · 01/09/2012, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the heads up! The rubber stopper is stuck down in there. Do you know of a good site for replacement parts with out having to buy the whole impeller? Thanks again.
Charles

tebstan · 01/09/2012, 08:15 PM

I don't think you can order parts from their site. You should be able to call their 800 number. The best way, though, is to go to a local LFS that carries Hagen brand products. Ask them to contact their representative, and he or she will order the right part for you and have it sent to the store.

Lorenz725 · 01/10/2012, 03:02 PM

Thanks I will see what I can do.

01/09/2012, 06:33 PM	#1
Lorenz725 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 942	Need some help! Got home today and my skimmer pump is not working. I took it apart and I can turn the impeller free. When I plug it in it does a half turn then stops. When I try and turn it with it plugged in under water it feels like it wants to start but just wont. I cleaned it up really well anyone have any ideas? The pump is a Laguna (Askoll) Max Flo 1500 about 3 years old. This is the skimmer I got with the pump. They do not make this skimmer anymore. http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...mmer-2227.html __________________ Current tank info: 150 gallon RR 6 foot mixed reef, 3 250 W radium, 100 gallon Rubbermaid basement sump. Octopus 300 pro skimmer, 29 gallon fuge with dragons breath, cheato, and mangroves. 5.5 gallon AIO mixed reef, 2 18 w T5HO, built in fuge with cheato and dragons breath.

01/09/2012, 07:07 PM	#2
tebstan Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 961	I had one of those as my mix pump for a while. Check to see if the shaft is broken or cracked, it will stay in pieces inside that impeller. There may be a little rubber stopper thing stuck inside the pump, too. Replacement parts are available. Hagen is really good about that, but after two impellers I went with a different pump. I love Hagen aquarium products, but their pond line isn't as great. __________________ Washington's Rule #110: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

01/09/2012, 07:12 PM	#3
Lorenz725 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 942	Thanks for the heads up! The rubber stopper is stuck down in there. Do you know of a good site for replacement parts with out having to buy the whole impeller? Thanks again. Charles __________________ Current tank info: 150 gallon RR 6 foot mixed reef, 3 250 W radium, 100 gallon Rubbermaid basement sump. Octopus 300 pro skimmer, 29 gallon fuge with dragons breath, cheato, and mangroves. 5.5 gallon AIO mixed reef, 2 18 w T5HO, built in fuge with cheato and dragons breath.

01/09/2012, 08:15 PM	#4
tebstan Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 961	I don't think you can order parts from their site. You should be able to call their 800 number. The best way, though, is to go to a local LFS that carries Hagen brand products. Ask them to contact their representative, and he or she will order the right part for you and have it sent to the store. __________________ Washington's Rule #110: Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

01/10/2012, 03:02 PM	#5
Lorenz725 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 942	Thanks I will see what I can do. __________________ Current tank info: 150 gallon RR 6 foot mixed reef, 3 250 W radium, 100 gallon Rubbermaid basement sump. Octopus 300 pro skimmer, 29 gallon fuge with dragons breath, cheato, and mangroves. 5.5 gallon AIO mixed reef, 2 18 w T5HO, built in fuge with cheato and dragons breath.