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What’s up with my return pump

Yates273

Yates273

I noticed that my gph went from 500 to 200 in my tank. I have cleaned my flow meter as well as my return pump and nothing.
Could it be that my pump is starting to crap out?
 

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Hallowhead

Hallowhead

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Have you physically checked the flow coming out as opposed to going based on flow meter?

I've read a lot about those meters not working
 
Yates273

Yates273

It’s there, but doesn’t seem as strong. I haven’t had any issues with the flow meters. Guess it’s always possible
 
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bigyankfan

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Did you check the flow right from the pump? Snails in the return line drastically reduce flow.
 
Yates273

Yates273

bigyankfan said:
Did you check the flow right from the pump? Snails in the return line drastically reduce flow.
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I have my return sealed from the display so snails can’t get into the plumbing. My return lines in the tank are not big enough for a snail to crawl into.
 
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DiazEd

Just noticed this post. Is the pump a ecotech vectra?
Mine crapped out months aftet the short 1 year warranty.
Cleaned it regularly and no crud. Switched to a Sicce, 5 year warranty.
 
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