Arofanatics Fish Talk Forums  

Go Back   Arofanatics Fish Talk Forums > Arowana Forum > Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-09-2013, 07:56 AM   #1
Wrx
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default Eheim 1264? replace?

Do you think i need to replace my pump? It seems its flowrate has diminish over the time. I've been using the pump for 5 years? Or just changing the propeller will do?
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2013, 08:53 AM   #2
spyder79
Dragon
 
spyder79's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 595
Smile

just do some internal clearing , and it good .
spyder79 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2013, 10:29 AM   #3
deshun
Arofanatic
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 77
Default

if after cleaning still the same time to change propeller shaft.
deshun is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2013, 10:51 AM   #4
joemalu
Arofanatic
 
joemalu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 410
Default

Have you take the sponge and clean?
joemalu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2013, 11:14 AM   #5
Haohao
Arofanatic
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 268
Default

May I know how do u guys clean the propeller shaft? Just wipe the exterior or use a small stick n insert in the hole where the white think tube used to be located prior cleaning?
Haohao is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2013, 01:09 PM   #6
Wrx
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Just cleaned the pump, I don't see any difference in the flowrate. Do u think changing the propeller will improve the flowrate or the unit itself is not functioning properly?
  Reply With Quote
Old 08-09-2013, 10:51 PM   #7
Haohao
Arofanatic
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 268
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wrx View Post
Just cleaned the pump, I don't see any difference in the flowrate. Do u think changing the propeller will improve the flowrate or the unit itself is not functioning properly?
Have u clean the 2 long rubber tubes? Those are the first to clogged and u would be surprised at how much difference they make before and after cleaning.
Haohao is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2013, 12:16 AM   #8
octane
Endangered Dragon
 
octane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,833
Default

the magnet on the shaft will deteriorate over time. 5 years is good enough time to change. check out how much does a new shaft cost and decide whether it is worth it to change or buy a new pump.
octane is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2013, 01:57 PM   #9
Wrx
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by octane View Post
the magnet on the shaft will deteriorate over time. 5 years is good enough time to change. check out how much does a new shaft cost and decide whether it is worth it to change or buy a new pump.
I believe the price of the impeller to the pump around 1:3 or 1:4.

I'm scared that if I change the shaft it won't improve the flowrate.
  Reply With Quote
Old 09-09-2013, 01:59 PM   #10
Wrx
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Haohao View Post
Have u clean the 2 long rubber tubes? Those are the first to clogged and u would be surprised at how much difference they make before and after cleaning.
I didn't notice the 2 long rubber tubes upon internal cleaning on the pump. where it is particularly located?
  Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +9. The time now is 07:02 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright © 2000-2008 Arofanatics.com (Since 30th August 2000)