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Old 12-04-2008, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap View Post
Here is a known problem with Sedra's I have read about and experienced with the Sedra 5000 on my (ex) Euroreef.

The impeller has a magnetic material which is a powder inside the plastic impeller casing. After a couple of years the impeller swells up until it starts to bind inside the motor, then you need to buy a new impeller.
Thanks, I'll pull them apart again(such fun ) and see if I can tell. Anyone know who carries parts for these pumps ?
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