Cleaning wp25 impeller

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  1. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    Just thought I'd pass this along for any wp25 users.I just cleaned my impeller which is very easy to do and takes less than five minutes,and wow what a difference it makes.I find that this needs to be done every 2-4 weeks.I simply turn off the pump and remove from it's mount,remove the front half of the cover by rotating counerclockwise,pull out the impeller and wipe the magnet and socket with a paper towel,then reinstall.I think this needs doing more often than with other pumps such as the koralias due to the higher speeds that the wp25 impeller spins.I find that if I no longer can "hear the hum" it has slowed and needs cleaning.
     
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  3. Dyonopses1

    Dyonopses1 Skunk Shrimp

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    I am cleaning mine every 3 weeks as well. Makes a huge difference.
     
  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    thanks for the info! I haven't ever cleaned mine......