slow pump help (1 Viewer)

[darrin]

what would cause an iwasaki to slow down?the volume is way lower than it used to be... and it is still flowing,s o i dont thing a snail has died in there....

 

[Guest]

If there's not a restriction in the suction side, your impeller is likely fouled. You might have to pull the pump and wash the salt etc. from the impeller and inside the pump case. I'd verify that you don't have a restriction on the suction side first.

 

[scottk]

Either the impeller is fouled or a snail has broken off some of the impeller blades. I have found both conditions in 2 different pumps lately.........

 

[Rusalka]

i have the same problem with a WMD30RLT. My case is that the motor is burned up, THANKS SBC for cutting my power line.

Check the impeller first. If your impeller is bad, i might be able to help you out with parts from mine. The last time i checked replacement impellers were ~$75.

 

[Guest]

Um, just curious. What does a cut power line have to do with a pump motor buring up? :?

 

[Rusalka]

They did not completely cut the line. They managed to just cut the common line so my power was single phasing (i think that is the proper term). Burned up the Iwaki motor and several other electronic items in the house.

 

[scottk]

I paid around $50 for my replacement impeller not too long ago this year.

 

[Guest]

if your calcium level runs high, you could have calcium build up on the impeller or the impeller housing. If so, soak it in vinegar to disolve it.