wp-40 stopped working!

[nassar0505]

I've been running my wp-40 since the end of May and just noticed yesterday that is stopped working.

I powered it off and turned it back on and it spun for a second then stopped again. Now when powering off and on the prop twitches and never starts up.

Any one have issues with there pumps yet.

Also i did pull it out and cleaned it thoroughly.

 

[glxtrix]

There is a thread over on RC about the longevity of these pumps. Most people have been saying they have had issues after 3-6 months. Some people saying reduction in gph by as much as half.

 

[nassar0505]

Wow... I thought I noticed that it wasn't pushing as much water. I figured I was just use to seeing it run. Thnx for the info.

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[glxtrix]

Found the link. I cant comment on these because I dont own them...just thought I'd share seeing how it pertains to the op topic.

 

[ringo®]

Try a vinegar bath.....they gunk up quick

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

Ringo®;904676 wrote: Try a vinegar bath.....they gunk up quick

+1. I've read where a lot stop and apparently it doesn't take more than a single grain of sand to stop one. A vinegar bath has resolved the issue.

 

[nassar0505]

I'll give her a soak this evening and see what happens... I'll report back.

Glx thanks for the link!

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[bcavalli]

I have 2 wp25's and I started to hear a high pitched whine from one of them. I cleaned it up and took it over to Jeff to see if he could figure it out. Its worked perfectly after cleaning it. I have a feeling it had a grain of sand in it as Jeff pointed out.

 

[johniii]

nassar0505;904670 wrote: I've been running my wp-40 since the end of May and just noticed yesterday that is stopped working.

I powered it off and turned it back on and it spun for a second then stopped again. Now when powering off and on the prop twitches and never starts up.

Any one have issues with there pumps yet.

Also i did pull it out and cleaned it thoroughly.

Pull the impeller and clean it out good. Ecm motors have very low start torque.
Had to do mine last weekend

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[merkywater]

It may need to be reset too. I had one that would run for few seconds and quit. I reset following directions from manual and it seem to fix it. The vinegar bath will help also, if there is some coraline build or gunk keeping it from running properly.

 

[nassar0505]

Gave it a soak and it cranked back up full speed. I guess I just gotta keep an eye on the build up in this thing.

Great advice and help as usual thanks everyone!





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[porpoiseaquatics]

The impellers have fairly tight tolerances so the least little thing will diminish output. Mine have been running non-stop since June without an issue but I use a basting bulb to clean mine about once every couple of weeks.