Oil Overheating Pump?

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  1. drpresto

    drpresto Plankton

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    I bought a 75 Gallon tank used off a friend it has a Little Giant Pump that is VERY hot to the touch. It otherwise seems to be working fine. There is lots of flow in the tank. I see on the pump that it says oil every 6 months. I doubt he ever oiled it. Has anyone done this? What do I oil? I'm handy, but what part do I take apart?

    Thanks!

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  2. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    There are 2 small yellow plastic plugs on top of the pump, Just take them out and add a few drops of oil, ( 3 in one oil ) will work fine. and then replace the plugs. John
     
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  3. GINNY

    GINNY Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    They do run hot . That is normal .

    GOOD PUMP !!!!
     
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