Can external pumps leak?

[razermouse]

Question: is it possible for a brand new external pump to somehow leak from the body?

I know that I have have a leak in my sump, but I'm pretty sure that I've found it where it is. I'll verify that and try to fix it myself with some weld-on this weekend.

Thanks Ace for offer to fix it. You're my backup plan if I screw it up or can't find it.

[captexas]

What brand of pump is it? An external pump can leak from input/output connection if it is not made properly and the seals can go bad on the impeller housing causing it to leak. As you say your pump is brand new, I would look at the connections.

[caferacermike]

A new pump could just as easily have gotten a pinched seal at assembly.

[copperband]

anything is possible in this hobby.

[120gallons]

Yep, they sure can. Probably a bum seal.