Return pump problems

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Hi guys,
I was checking my return pump on Friday night because I have found that the flow seemed to be slowing down. I removed the front cover and found that 4 of the impellor blades are in fact broken off. The pump is a LIFETECH AP 5800 that is pumping 12 000 l/hour. Does anyone know where I can get a new impellor from or who might stock this part?
Cheers
Shane
 
A bit off topic Shane, but why are you using such a big pump as a return? 4ft tank, correct?
Those pumps come with a year guarantee, should the guarantee still hold, take it back.
 
Hi Mekaeel,
This is on my big tank. I sent you the pics of the new tank that I got when I bought my house, and this pump was running on that tank.This is the first time that I have checked this pump, and if you can remember I posted a thread about my new DSB filter and asked about flow over the DSB.I found that the flow was starting to slow down over the DSB to the point that I was not able to see water movement.
Will I be able to pop in tomorrow night for some of that cheato?
Cheers
 
Thanks mekaeel,
thats right only 2 blades opposite each other.
I am surprised that it was still pumping.
cheers
 
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