Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Need a diagram on disassembly of shaft from housing

  1. #1
    Regular Vistor
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    25

    Need a diagram on disassembly of shaft from housing

    I'm cleaning my pumps and would like a diagram on how to remove the shaft from the body. Also cleaning procedure?

  2. #2
    Master Control Freak RussM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    California - US Pacific
    Posts
    22,463
    The only disassembly you can to is to remove impeller shield, then remove the impeller assembly from the pump. Twist to unlock using the tabs, then pull it out.

    Clean just like any other pump. For example, Soak in 50/0 vinegar & water for awhile, use a toothbrush to brush inside and out.
    Please do not send me PMs with technical questions or requesting assistance - use the forums for Apex help. PM me ONLY if the matter is of a private or personal nature. Thanks.

  3. #3
    Regular Vistor
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    25
    Awesome.. Thanks

  4. #4
    NSI Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    MN
    Posts
    2,552
    They can be hard to twist open. Use the handle of a pliers to make contact with both of the tabs and use it to twist. Just be careful not to put pressure on the blades as they will snap off.

  5. #5
    Frequent Visitor
    Join Date
    May 2015
    Location
    Seattle, wa
    Posts
    51
    Quote Originally Posted by dubzy View Post
    I'm cleaning my pumps and would like a diagram on how to remove the shaft from the body. Also cleaning procedure?

    For cleaning my pumps, I have not found it necessary to disassemble the impeller from them. Using a 5g bucket with (50/50 mix) 1g vin and 1g water, I remove only the impeller cover, place using the mag base --> mount on the side of the bucket and run the pump at 30-50% power, place a cover over the bucket and run for 30 min. Following cleaning, the flow has improved to the point that moving gravel becomes a problem and I have to re-adjust the peak % of my programming. Over time, I'll dial this back up to max as the pump gets dirty. I have been cleaning this way 'every 6 months' for the past two years...just completed cleaning 3 weeks back.

    On one occasion I waited a 'bit too long' to clean, and began to receive intermittent error messages from the pump. The above cleaning processess restored the pump back to normal performance.

    I like these pumps, and they have been running very well for me.



    jdg
    2 pumps on the back wall of a 28" tall 160 gallon peninsula setup.

Similar Threads

  1. Shaft material?
    By drhead0 in forum WAV Powerheads
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-06-2019, 19:24
  2. PMUP disassembly?
    By dtorti in forum DC24 Ports and Peripherals
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-04-2018, 08:39
  3. EB6 encased in metal housing
    By TropSea in forum EnergyBars 832 / 632 / 8 / 6 / 4
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-27-2017, 04:39
  4. Housing Apex on side of cabinet
    By NittyGritty in forum Apex Installation and Mounting
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 04-10-2017, 14:46
  5. Component Diagram
    By barkergk in forum The Neptune Café
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-25-2014, 10:54

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •