The whole unit has this big cage around it, which is pretty effective, and on top of that it is a solids handling pump, so it can deal with small leaves and sticks.
been there done that, and once you figure 'what have I to lose?', any manner of solutions looks great!
any update on how it's working for you?
Got it all put back together and the impeller got stuck again, trying to decide wether to spend $30 on a new impeller and see if that fixes anything or give up.
are the fins attached to a magnet and that to a spindle? With a new impeller (you got a new one, right?) it should be fine and MAYBE you're not lining up the far end of the stick impller correctly so it actually drags against the inside of the armature case. That is, if the impeller shaft is not mounted right, you'll get that friction and it'll stop. Both ends of this stick axle have to be properly held at each end. If this IS your new impeller, it should be fine still. If I have details incorrect. let me know!
I think we are describing two different types of pumps.
which part did they give you as replacement; the whole thing including the impeller fins or just the fin part?
I haven't got a new impeller yet, but if I do it looks like they send the whole thing.
Look to see if there's any damage done, INSIDE the main housing at the very bottom. The top of your 'cylinder' should seat there and IF there's damage, any new 'cylinder+fins' unit will probably wobble and lock up too soon. IF you don't see any damage and can insert your old unit, spin it by hand and feel if there's any wobble or if the unit feels smooth as you turn. Then you have to see the other end where the fins are; same deal, whatever holds the bottom part of that cylinder has to mount without wobble. That whole unit should NOT contact the sides when slid inside the main housing.
thanks for the help! I never really thought about those abrasion lines, but that is what they are.Look to see if there's any damage done, INSIDE the main housing at the very bottom. The top of your 'cylinder' should seat there and IF there's damage, any new 'cylinder+fins' unit will probably wobble and lock up too soon. IF you don't see any damage and can insert your old unit, spin it by hand and feel if there's any wobble or if the unit feels smooth as you turn. Then you have to see the other end where the fins are; same deal, whatever holds the bottom part of that cylinder has to mount without wobble. That whole unit should NOT contact the sides when slid inside the main housing.
I THINK I see three lines of abrasion on the cylinder body; is that correct? I'd surmise you got some pebble/sand/grit type substance caught inside and the rotation did that until it jammed. That's why the top and bottom seating MIGHT still be okay to order that new impeller unit. And inspect the inside of the housing for damage there, too. It CAN be scored and still rotate your cylinder, so not as big a deal. You just don't want a new unit wobbling while spinning because the seat ends are worn/damaged. Worth the look, imo. I mean, you're going to toss it anyway, if it doesn't work, right?
IF you can, IF you want, take more pics (use a light/flashlight to illuminate that inside area and get some closeups, if you want a second opinion (from me). Good luck!
