WMAS Discussion Forum : sump pump down http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:50:12 +0000 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:06:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=56156 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[sump pump down : Good work. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464718&title=sump-pump-down#464718 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: May 03 2012 at 11:06am

Thumbs Up Good work.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 11:06:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464718&title=sump-pump-down#464718 <![CDATA[sump pump down : SoI figured out the problem....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464710&title=sump-pump-down#464710 Author: napalm77
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Posted: May 03 2012 at 10:43am

So I figured out the problem. Inside the housing was bent causing it to put pressure on the rotation. We fixed the dent now it works!! WOOOHOOO]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 10:43:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464710&title=sump-pump-down#464710 <![CDATA[sump pump down : The crappy part is it was...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464696&title=sump-pump-down#464696 Author: napalm77
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Posted: May 03 2012 at 9:55am

The crappy part is it was running yesterday, totally fine, before we took it down to move it to our place. We did oil it before we put it in our sump, because we were told it needed it. We are currently draining our sump so we can pull it out to take it apart/clean it/talk nicely to it/throw it off our balcony. lol
 
Thank you guys for all your help! Hopefully we figure something out so we can attend our first meeting tonight and see all you fish people in person! Tongue
 
~Adrienne
 
]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 09:55:38 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464696&title=sump-pump-down#464696 <![CDATA[sump pump down : I have read that little giant...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464690&title=sump-pump-down#464690 Author: grassfairy
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Posted: May 03 2012 at 9:28am

I have read that little giant pumps or some of them require lubrication every 6 months. I might be wrong, someone correct me. Being that the pump was running 24/7 and not serviced once turned off and cooled down it jammed. Get a manual online on how to lubricate them and give it a good cleaning. ]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 09:28:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464690&title=sump-pump-down#464690 <![CDATA[sump pump down : BillyC wrote:Take it apart...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464677&title=sump-pump-down#464677 Author: McClure
Subject: 56156
Posted: May 03 2012 at 8:12am

Originally posted by BillyC BillyC wrote:

Take it apart and soak it in a vinegar solution for about a day then scrub it. Might just be calcium deposits clogging the motor.


+1...  we were just able to save a pump from seizing and overheating by taking it apart and cleaning it.
]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 08:12:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464677&title=sump-pump-down#464677 <![CDATA[sump pump down : Take it apart and soak it in a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464666&title=sump-pump-down#464666 Author: BillyC
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Posted: May 03 2012 at 1:05am

Take it apart and soak it in a vinegar solution for about a day then scrub it. Might just be calcium deposits clogging the motor.]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 01:05:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464666&title=sump-pump-down#464666 <![CDATA[sump pump down : so i just bought and setup...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464664&title=sump-pump-down#464664 Author: napalm77
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Posted: May 02 2012 at 11:39pm

so i just bought and setup a 120 gallon setup and hooked everything up and the sump pump isn't working. it feels like there is current going to the pump. it just humms and gets really hot. its a little giant TE-4-MDK any idea why it wont pump?]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 23:39:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=56156&PID=464664&title=sump-pump-down#464664