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  1. Sat, 27th Feb 2010, 08:12 PM #1
    cyrus
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    Default Primary Pump Down!

    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?
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  2. Sat, 27th Feb 2010, 08:26 PM #2
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    The impeller was cracked clean in half!
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  3. Sat, 27th Feb 2010, 08:47 PM #3
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    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.

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  4. Sat, 27th Feb 2010, 09:21 PM #4
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    I have a 1300gph in the tank and everything is shut off as far as drainage goes. Just a big YAY for buying used!
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  5. Sat, 27th Feb 2010, 09:33 PM #5
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    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.
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  6. Mon, 1st Mar 2010, 06:16 PM #6
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    I ordered a mag 18 and will be drilling holes to avoid back flow
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