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Gyre help

MadReefer

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I did a water change today and noticed one side of the gyre pump isn't spinning. I tried to take it apart but it won't and afraid to break it. Any help appreciated.
I put my old pump back to have water movement.
 

amado

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Put it in a bucket with vinegar. Let it soak for a few hours.
Then turn it on.
 

MadReefer

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I thought of that. The end not spinning is not snapped in properly. I tried but it won't go and there is a small gap.
 

amado

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if it’s the new gyre it’s only 3 pieces nothing to worry about.
I would put it in a bucket of vinegar 1st. If there is a snail inside the vinegar will kill it. If it’s stuck because of sand or dirt the vinegar will remove it. I would turn the pump on in the bucket in a few hours of it sitting.


 

MadReefer

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if it’s the new gyre it’s only 3 pieces nothing to worry about.
I would put it in a bucket of vinegar 1st. If there is a snail inside the vinegar will kill it. If it’s stuck because of sand or dirt the vinegar will remove it. I would turn the pump on in the bucket in a few hours of it sitting.


I will give it shot today and soak it. If I still cannot take it apart will bring with me sat so you can show me how dumb I am.
 

MadReefer

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I am not going on Saturday
Well anyone can show me. I did see bunch of white slime/film on the unit. the working side just kicked off and blew water out of the container. The broken side started to work but stopped.
 

MadReefer

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Finally got this apart and a piece is missing. Anyone know what's called and where to get it? The black piece is missing on one side.
 

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MadReefer

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Update. Found the piece stuck in housing. It's different than the other side. Problem is when I bought it all back together it doesn't work. But the motor spins when apart.
 
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