skimmer pump issue

Dec 10, 2016
chuck stefa wrote
I have a diablo 170 int that the motor stopped working.With help it will run a couple minutes then shut down.Could it be the Impellor? I'm guessing block is bad.What options do i have.
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Dec 12, 2016
Carlos agent wrote
Have you given the pump a good cleaning with water/vinegar solution?
Dec 12, 2016
chuck stefa wrote
Skimmer was cleaned and doing the same.With help spinning impeller,it'll run a couple minutes.Tried different controller and same thing.Pump is about three years old.Looking for choices of what to do.
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Dec 12, 2016
Carlos agent wrote
I would recommend the following as replacement pump... http://www.coralvue.com/varios-4s-controllable-skimmer-pump