Euro Reef Skimmer pump (Sedra 3500) broken?

[networkfishman]

Hi,

I recently bought a full salt setup (72g bow front with sump/refug plus Euro skimmer & return pump) and it seems that maybe my Euro Reef pump is dead. The pump doesn't seem to be getting any power. If so, can I replace it with any similar pump? or do I need a Sedra 3500? I believe it to be a 350gph needle-wheel.

Thanks,
-bri

 

[Moe_K]

Probably can be replaced with any submersible needle wheel pump that can be made to fit the skimmer's intake.

 

[RayD]

Hi,

I recently bought a full salt setup (72g bow front with sump/refug plus Euro skimmer & return pump) and it seems that maybe my Euro Reef pump is dead. The pump doesn't seem to be getting any power. If so, can I replace it with any similar pump? or do I need a Sedra 3500? I believe it to be a 350gph needle-wheel.

Thanks,
-bri

Sedra's need replacing every couple of years. You might be able to mod an Eheim in its place. Eurofreef does.

 

[Dave]

A common problem is the magnet swells and the pump wont spin. The impeller is about $20 if that is the problem. Where are you located I have a 3500 you can switch impellors to see if that fixes it.
http://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/brandsubcategory.asp?brandID=KS&subcatID=wp-ksparts

 

[networkfishman]

I live in Allston. The impeller was caked with ca and salt. I had soaked everything in vinegar and then tried to take the whole unite apart. Unfortunately, while doing so it was so stuck in there, I mean *really* in there, that I accidentally broke the ceramic shaft. The current impeller/shaft still turn but the pump makes no humming noise when plugged in, so I think it might be toast. I was going to try and get another shaft and test it out. But it's like $9 plus $9 shipping. Uggh!

So, an eheim will work? Then maybe I'll see what I can get.

 

[Dave]

Eheim takes major modification to work. You have to manufacture a volute and needle wheel.