Stupid MAG drive pumps

[banditpowdercoat]

Seem's lately, every time I shut my pumps off for water change or something, some of them don't start. Today, BOTH my MAG 3 and my skimmer pump did not start. Now, I know the reason. BUT, I just cleaned both of them 4 weeks ago. Took the MAG apart, and low and behold, the nib that catches and turns the impeller broke off. Hoping CA will fix it. But, I am going to be in the market for a new "great quality" 300-350GPH pump. Inline, 1/2" threads. The MAG is plumbed external. ANd I'm fed up with them. I have 4 of them here, either the volute cracks, the impeller breaks, or god knows what else...
I can live without a skimmer now and again, but if my return pump is calving.... Also, the funny thing is, I have a Quiet One 3000 in my overflow for closed loop. It allways starts. I have never a lick of trouble with it, although I have read numerous horror stories. That being said, It will be the next one to fail..........