Primary Pump Down!

[cyrus]

I just bought a pump less than a month ago used and I have had it running for 5 days. I got a panicked call from the house saying the living room was flooded! Needless to say I got home and the pump was broken wich caused a back flow. And yes I was about to install precautions to stop a back flow. I need to know if anyone can help me? does anyone have a high powered pump they would be willing to trade that woun't break?

[cyrus]

The impeller was cracked clean in half!

[cbianco]

No pump, just advice.

Plug/stop the overflow and get some some submersible pumps in there for water flow. Cut back on any feedings. This should help to hold you over until you get a new pump.

Christopher

[cyrus]

I have a 1300gph in the tank and everything is shut off as far as drainage goes. Just a big YAY for buying used!

[ismvel]

Impeller should be simple enough to find. I had an impeller break on my mag 18 and I went online and purchased one. I believe AD carries mag impellers also. :)

[cyrus]

I ordered a mag 18 and will be drilling holes to avoid back flow