yep SAME hear ..... i had to run for short times to keep my tank going tell i got a new onr i think im going to have to invest in this
http://www.aquacave.com/Blue-Line-Pump-Saver-P1133.aspx
i have one that is running but is a lil out of ballence im also going to have to get a new impeller GREAT pump so far but for elect outages and my overflow failing leading to impeller burning up GRRRRRRRR