Needle wheel repair

[jason the filter freak]

I recently acquired a skimmer than used an ocean runner needle wheel assembly. When I recieved it a "leg" or two was missing from the impeller assembly and while inspecting it I dropped it and a few more arms broke off . Didn't realize they were that brittle. Now of course since the impeller isn't balanced the pump won't run. I have a few more impellers (just the black plastic part with the arms) I've got to think there must be a way to switch just the black plastic pieces with out having to buy a whole new assembly. Any one have any help for me?

[jamesbuf]

http://www.dtpetsupplies.com/catalog/Prote...mmer-Impellers/

 

I would also try balancing out your impeller by removing the opposite pieces on the impeller, then try doing a meshmod on the impeller. What do you have to lose?

[jason the filter freak]

James good site but I didn't see any ocean runner wheels on there.

[Origami]

Jason, if it's one of the pumps used in Aquamedic's skimmers (OR1700, OR2700, or OR3700 - http://www.aqua-medic.com/ocean_runner_skimmer.shtml), then give Aqua Medic in Colorado a call at 877.208.2633. When I had a ceramic shaft break on my pump, I also bought a spare impeller. It was priced lower than I was able to get at other sites, too.

Edited October 26, 2008 by Origami2547

[jamesbuf]

James good site but I didn't see any ocean runner wheels on there.

 

When I click on that link it shows two different Ocean Runner impellers for sale, for both 2700 and 3700 pumps. Which Ocean Runner do you have?