Mag Pump Not Working!

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  1. Zimmy71

    Zimmy71 Bristle Worm

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    Help, my mag 12 pump wont turn on. When I try to turn it on it sounds like it is locked up.
     
    Zimmy71, May 20, 2011
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  2. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    That happened to mine too once.. I just gave it a good smack and it worked lol... the wheel just got stuck.
     
    starfish2217, May 20, 2011
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  3. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I would maybe do what starfish said, but then think about tearing it apart, and cleaning it up so it doesnt happen in the future. Good luck.
     
    skurious, May 20, 2011
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  4. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Soak it in distilled white vinegar over night. This will dissolve any calcium deposits.
     
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  5. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    1+ after it soaks toothbrush and elbow grease rinse well
     
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  6. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    If you take the impellor cover off, be careful with the ceramic shaft. They break easily.
     
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  7. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    I had similar prob.turned out the shaft was cracked in two..locking up the the pump..maybe open it just to see if it needs to be cleaned or replaced..
     
    jkat21, May 20, 2011
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  8. epsilon

    epsilon Feather Star

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    +1 too all
     
    epsilon, May 21, 2011
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  9. john1948

    john1948 Feather Duster

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    This happened to me with my 9.5. Remove the cover and pull out the impeller. I would not attempt to remove the ceramic shaft (too easily broken). If the impeller is swollen, you need to replace it. Good luck.
     
    john1948, May 21, 2011
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