Return pump emergency

[dpassar12]

So I started to do a water change tonight.,. I turned my skimmer off and a minute later one of my Blueline 40  HD-X's just stopped pumping. I turned it on and off and it just sounds funny, like a jet engine? Anyone ever experience this and know what could be causing that? I primed the pump, checked for obstructions in the line etc etc... I took the pump apart everything looks fine, pretty clean wiped everything anyway. I reinstalled the pump and same noise and no water. Of course the is the only piece of equipment  that I do not have a backup for, was considering using a single larger pump and put off getting a backup... stupid stupid...

 

Anyway does anyone know where I can get a replacement, like yesterday? Any LFS around the area that sell them? If not would take a single Reef Flo or Iwaki?

 

Dan

[Lowefx]

Sounds like the impeller separated from the drive shaft. If you can remove the shaft and impeller, you can more closely

 

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[Lowefx]

you can inspect* more closely

 

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[Origami]

Bearing?

 

What's the status on your pump situation?

 

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[dpassar12]

I rigged 2 backup MAG 9's on my display. I will get in touch with Blueline and send it in, it is still under warranty.  I am now in the same situation I was before trying to decide to get a larger single pump or just replace the Blueline with an Iwaki... 

[Origami]

I rigged 2 backup MAG 9's on my display. I will get in touch with Blueline and send it in, it is still under warranty.  I am now in the same situation I was before trying to decide to get a larger single pump or just replace the Blueline with an Iwaki... 

So you're ok for now?

[dpassar12]

Yes I'm good. I ordered a iwaki md/70. The mags will work for a few days

[johnnybv]

Sounds like you have it under control, but in case we can help I have Reeflo and mags in stock.