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11-11-2014, 01:48 AM
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Gen-X PCX 40 Pump Question
Hi there,
I have a Gen-X PCX 40 Pump for my 100g tank but the flow has really decreased over the last little while. I bought it used and has been operational for 2 years. Is there anything I can do to get the flow back in terms of servicing? If it is toast, should I replace it with the same or a different pump? My sump is in the basement. TIA! Mike 
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11-11-2014, 06:03 PM
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I have had one running for over 10 yrs until some heavy debris got into it and broke blades. So I would pull the volute off and check the blades for wear or some broken. I found all my blades and managed to epoxy them back on. Been running a couple months now.
 I'm still looking for a impeller for it, but they are no longer in business.
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Mike 150g reef, 55g sump, T5's, Vertech 200A, Profilux III - German made is highly over rated, should just say Gerpan made. Reefkeeper - individual obsessed with placing disturbing amounts of electricity and seawater in close proximity for the purpose of maintaining live coral reef organisms.
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11-11-2014, 06:36 PM
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You might be in luck. I have three impellers and am coming to Okotoks on the weekend. I took it apart and the impellers were intact but had brown slimy stuff all over everything. Could that be the lack of performance? I haven't done any maintenance in two years. I expect my flex pvc should be unobstructed but it has been two years. Any suggestions?
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11-11-2014, 06:51 PM
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I would try to snake the return line just to make sure. Let me know if you do come out this way. Even though I used to live in Sparwood
 , but many, many yrs ago 
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Mike 150g reef, 55g sump, T5's, Vertech 200A, Profilux III - German made is highly over rated, should just say Gerpan made. Reefkeeper - individual obsessed with placing disturbing amounts of electricity and seawater in close proximity for the purpose of maintaining live coral reef organisms.
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