Need help: Return pump not working

[MBVette]

Came into work (where my tank is) this morning and saw that my return pump is not doing anything. I have a reeflo dart; that when I felt it is extremly hot to the touch, so I unplugged it in hopes that when it cools down maybe it will work again. Anyone have any ideas, or what I should do if it doesnt come back online?

 

Also, what should I do in the meanwhile since the water movement has been severly diminshed.

[F&Fmgr]

the bearing is propably gone. Take the pump apart to check inside the volute(front end casing) to make sure nothing is stopping the impeller.. secondly, call the manufacturer to get a replacement bearing and seal. there is a really good place in fairfax that replaced mine for very little. in the mean time I would place submersible pumps in the tank to keep water moving.

[MBVette]

The first thing I did was to check the impeller and it is moving fine, so I am going to rule that out.

 

The only extra pump I have is a Mag 7, which will not move very much water for my 220. Do you guys have anything other submersible pumps in stock?

[F&Fmgr]

99 times out 100 with the reeflo pumps it is a bearing/ seal issue. the impeller and shaft typically will always move, but if there is too much resistance the pump will eventually seize and burn out. see here for more tips. I would definately give them a call : Toll Free Phone # 877-378-6798 M-F 8am-5pm (Mountain time)

 

E-mail: Sales@reeflopumps.com

 

Owners E-Mail: Chris@reeflopumps.com

[Coral Hind]

Would you recommend another pump over the reeflo, they seem to have seal/bearing issues?

 

 

[F&Fmgr]

Would you recommend another pump over the reeflo, they seem to have seal/bearing issues?

 

Honestly, i've been using a bunch of the WATER BLASTERS from octopus and they are sweet.

[MBVette]

Is it worth changing away from the dart since I am going to be doing work in there anyway?

[Origami]

I've got a Mag18 you can borrow if you need to get water moving again between your sump and your tank.

[khalid]

That's funny because mine started going on me this weekend as well. Currently it is making a real loud nise from the back end. I emailed Reeflow last night as the pump is under warranty and they already replied to me this morning so send them an email.

[MBVette]

Just spoke to Chris over at reeflo. He said it is either the bearings or the seal, and if I wanted to repair it I can send it to him for $125 or he can sell me a new one for $245. Im leaning towards getting a new one now and then at some point repair the old one so I have a backup. What do you guys think?

[roni]

That's what I would do. I think it's a good idea to have a backup main pump when finances allow.

[Origami]

I always like having a backup available. Get a price on the parts, though, for the repair and see how much it would cost locally to have them installed. See Sean's post (#2) above. Contact Sean for his place in Fairfax that he's used in the past.

[Coral Hind]

I know a few club members have gotten their reeflo pumps re-built by the company below. They might have the parts in stock.

 

American Electric Service Co

10890 Main St

Fairfax, VA 22030-4716

Local: (703) 273-5469

[F&Fmgr]

I know a few club members have gotten their reeflo pumps re-built by the company below. They might have the parts in stock.

 

American Electric Service Co

10890 Main St

Fairfax, VA 22030-4716

Local: (703) 273-5469

 

 

this place is great. 2 thumbs up

[MBVette]

I will give them a call. In the meanwhile I ordered a new pump, figured I would learn from this and get a second pump on hand for the next time the pump goes down.

 

How often do these pumps need service? Im sure being that they run 24/7 every few years there is probably a problem.

[Origami]

I take mine off line once a year for cleaning and a quick inspection. I keep a backup pump on hand and at the ready in case of mishaps. In this case, I keep a Reeflo Snapper as the backup to my Dart. I recently sold my other Dart to another Wamasor in need.

[ctenophore]

I never service mine. IME, they run best when left alone and always powered up. I make intake strainers from 2" PVC and cut slits in with a chop saw. This prevents anything larger than 1/8" wide from getting into the impeller, so never a need to clean out snails etc from the volute/impeller. My oldest one here in MD has been running continuously since Dec 07. I have a Hammerhead from 08 that is starting to leak at the seal, so I may have to repair that one.