Cleaning pumps

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Av8Bluewater, Dec 20, 2008.

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Anyone know of a video or pics of taking apart a pump to clean/service the impeller?
    Preferably a Pan World pump.
     
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    the bolts on the front will start your fun. you can go here Pan World Americas, Ltd. | The World's Best Magnetic Drive Centrifugal Pumps | Home for a schematic breakdown.

    prior to taking it apart soak the moving parts in vinegar. you can do this by blocking the lowest hole and filling the top one with vinegar. then take a bucket filled with vinegar and pipe the pump to run in/out of the bucket. ive done many pumps like this without having to take them apart.
     
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  4. Av8Bluewater

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    Thanks for the info... surprisingly easy to clean .. No more rhythm so far.
     
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    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    i keep a spare pump and alternate them every 3 months cleaning the one that was being used, glad it worked out.