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    Posted: September 11 2015 at 1:46pm
Okay, Learned my lesson -- don't put the probe for the thermostat in the same chamber of the sump as your return pump. The suction cup came loose and the probe got sucked into the pump. I unplugged and cleaned it out, but not before two of the fins broke on my impeller. D'oh! Stern Smile

Eheim 1262 pump -- replacement impellers are like $80. Anyone out there know of an alternative? 3D printing impellers, or an off-brand replacement that will work? Do you think superglue would hold the broken fins back on?

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Doubtful with superglue, if you figure what type of plastic they are made of and then get the right glue you may have a chance.
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Epoxy works but it's hard to get the propellers balanced so there is usually more vibration and noise after the glue job.
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