What are the most common parts to fail in the Varios 8?

Mar 16, 2021

Steve wrote

I have two Varios 8 pumps and they have been running for over 2 years without issues. To prevent any failures, I would like to replace any common parts that are most likely to fail. What parts do you recommend that I replace? For any internal parts such as bushings etc, do you provide instructions?

Thanks
Steve

1 Answer

Mar 17, 2021

Angie Brumfield agent wrote

The most common part that needs to be replaced on a Varios pump (we highly recommend having one on hand at all times) is the impeller. They usually need to be replaced every couple of years as the polarity of the magnet wears out. I also recommend keeping a pump bushing on hand as well, sometimes carbonate build-up on the impeller shaft can cause it to seize onto the shaft rendering it unable to spin. You can purchase both parts on our website here:

https://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-varios-rodc-water-impeller

https://www.coralvue.com/reef-octopus-rear-pump-bushing

Please let me know if you have any other questions.