HELP! Inline Sump Return Pump Seized Up

[jeebus]

My Lil' Giant has seized up. I'm not quite sure what's happened because it was working when I turned it off to do a water change.

I need advice on how to fix it, places I can get a used one for as cheap as possible tomorrow morning, or someone who has one.

I need something that moves at least 850gph - that was this model's rating.

THANKS!!

[algarciajr]

Have you taken the impeller out and cleaned it to make sure there is no gravel or sand in there? You might also try marshreef for a used one.

[jeebus]

I'll try that. Thanks! My head's disconnected tonight. I don't get on Marshreef. If this doesn't work, I'll just have to hit some LFS's in the morning I guess..

[eklikewhoa]

Sounds like a problem with the impeller.... like al said take it apart and you'll see what is causing the problems.

[cichlid1409]

did you try beating on it real good? that mostly works...mostly.

[76dragon]

Yea, give it a good beating and see what happens. It it the one in the garage??

[Zulaab]

TXT sent to your phone Jeebus

[jeebus]

Well, I'm going to bed. I didn't get to take it apart - I'll do that tomorrow.

And yes, for the record, I did beat on it. Twice. )

[algarciajr]

Here you go.

http://www.marshreef.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=39690

[jeebus]

Al, I never saw your post but thanks for the heads-up. I ended up finding a used Iwaki 600gpm pump for $30.00 bucks at Fishland. Its not Cadillac - but it will still take me into town.

I took apart the Little Giant and found that it had seized. Thanks for all the help everyone.