Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump

Icebox · 04-09-2006, 01:05 PM

Problem:
Well the subject pretty much says it all. I was laying there watching tv this morning and I noticed that the sedra pump on my ASM G3 skimmer is powering on and off. It will run for 3-4 minutes and then turns off for 3-4 minutes. Then it comes back on and repeats the cycle.

Info:
I took it a part and cleaned it before I set it up 2 weeks ago. I have not noticed any problems with it till today. I cleaned it again today to make sure the impeller was not stuck. I tried a couple different outlets and ruled out that as the cause of the problem. I do not see any signs of wear on the impeller, or anything else that may be causing the problem. I tried to wiggle the power cord to see if that was the problem. I have checked the cord for problems, and did not see any.

History:
The skimmer is probably 4 years old though it has only been used for a year or two.

Suggestions?

I can not think of anything else to do. Does anyone have any other thoughts?

Thanks for the help.

Woodstock · 04-09-2006, 01:19 PM

Does that pump have an auto shut off? It must think it is running dry/overheating?

mattie · 04-09-2006, 03:15 PM

i have had a sedra pump go bad before... but it just died... poof....

MINIATUS · 04-09-2006, 09:50 PM

No, tell Me you didnt just say that. I just bought a Sedra7000 and a ER skimmer with a sedra pump.

MINIATUS

BoomerD · 04-09-2006, 11:30 PM

Relax Min. Sedra is one of the most reliable pumps available to us, even if it is Chinese made...

Icebox · 04-10-2006, 09:21 AM

WS, you are probably right... That is the only thing that makes any sense at all.

I guess I will be replacing it. Thanks.

04-09-2006, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Icebox Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Creston, NC Posts: 528 View Gallery Karma Komment	Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump Problem: Well the subject pretty much says it all. I was laying there watching tv this morning and I noticed that the sedra pump on my ASM G3 skimmer is powering on and off. It will run for 3-4 minutes and then turns off for 3-4 minutes. Then it comes back on and repeats the cycle. Info: I took it a part and cleaned it before I set it up 2 weeks ago. I have not noticed any problems with it till today. I cleaned it again today to make sure the impeller was not stuck. I tried a couple different outlets and ruled out that as the cause of the problem. I do not see any signs of wear on the impeller, or anything else that may be causing the problem. I tried to wiggle the power cord to see if that was the problem. I have checked the cord for problems, and did not see any. History: The skimmer is probably 4 years old though it has only been used for a year or two. Suggestions? I can not think of anything else to do. Does anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks for the help. __________________ Mike

04-09-2006, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump Does that pump have an auto shut off? It must think it is running dry/overheating? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

04-09-2006, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
mattie RS Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Torrance CA Posts: 522 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump i have had a sedra pump go bad before... but it just died... poof.... __________________ www.reef-care.com

04-09-2006, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINIATUS Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St.Thomas,Ontario Posts: 506 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump No, tell Me you didnt just say that. I just bought a Sedra7000 and a ER skimmer with a sedra pump. MINIATUS __________________ Buzzsaw please look after Rocket for Me, Miss you both ------------------------------------------------ Tankless for the time Being.

04-09-2006, 11:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump Relax Min. Sedra is one of the most reliable pumps available to us, even if it is Chinese made... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

04-10-2006, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Icebox Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Creston, NC Posts: 528 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Problems with my ASM G3 Sedra 5000 Pump WS, you are probably right... That is the only thing that makes any sense at all. I guess I will be replacing it. Thanks. __________________ Mike

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