Prizm pump quit.

[sietedos]

Anybody have this happen to them? When I plug it in, it sounds like its running, but the prop isn't turning. Anybody know where to get one? Thanks!

 

[florida joe]

not really sure about your pump but most use a magnetic impeller take it out and look at it if the magnet is broken just replace the impeller

 

[sietedos]

Any idea how to remove the propeller?

 

[azaintcold]

Originally Posted by florida joe
not really sure about your pump but most use a magnetic impeller take it out and look at it if the magnet is broken just replace the impeller
I agree with this. I just superglued mine though, saved some money. This skimmer is a piece of junk. I'm going to replace mine asap. Temp fix is the super glue though. To take the magnetic drive out just pull on the impeller and the whole core comes out with it.

 

[sietedos]

Thanks for the help!

 

[rslinger]

i believe thay sell replacement pumps on this site.

 

[sietedos]

Well when I got home today, I pulled the propeller out with a set of needle noses and then stuck it back in and it worked. I guess it just got pushed down in too far somehow but now its working so i'll go with it until it breaks. Thanks

 

[sietedos]

Originally Posted by azaintcold
I agree with this. I just superglued mine though, saved some money. This skimmer is a piece of junk. I'm going to replace mine asap. Temp fix is the super glue though. To take the magnetic drive out just pull on the impeller and the whole core comes out with it.

You mean you superglued the end of it (opposite the propeller) to the base of the pump? I bought a new propeller and it still keeps messing up. I've about had it with this skimmer but i don't want to spend 100 bucks to get a new one.

 

[azaintcold]

I superglued the body of the propellor to the magnet. don't superglue anything to the pump body.