Problem with Sedra's

andestang · #1 12-04-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

Here is a known problem with Sedra's I have read about and experienced with the Sedra 5000 on my (ex) Euroreef.

The impeller has a magnetic material which is a powder inside the plastic impeller casing. After a couple of years the impeller swells up until it starts to bind inside the motor, then you need to buy a new impeller.

Thanks, I'll pull them apart again(such fun

) and see if I can tell. Anyone know who carries parts for these pumps ?

Delphinus · #2 12-04-2008, 05:11 PM

Drop by sometime

I have a tiny amount kicking around. Sold my ASM so no skimmer currently that I can meshmod anyhow.

Wendell (OceanAquatics) has Sedra parts. I've gotten both the pumps and replacement impellers from him in the past (both regular pump impellers and needlewheel impellers)..

mark · #3 12-04-2008, 05:15 PM

where ever you get parts from this post seems might have to be careful to get the right ones

andestang · #4 12-04-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mark

where ever you get parts from this post seems might have to be careful to get the right ones

Thanks, ya I read over that post. I found that out when I was considering up-grading to a pair of 7000's awhile back.

andestang · #5 12-04-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

Drop by sometime

I have a tiny amount kicking around. Sold my ASM so no skimmer currently that I can meshmod anyhow.

Wendell (OceanAquatics) has Sedra parts. I've gotten both the pumps and replacement impellers from him in the past (both regular pump impellers and needlewheel impellers)..

Thanks Tony, that would be great - hoping its a worthwhile mod.