Valueflow Cimatton External Pump Overheat?

Hi,
I have had this pump for 2 years and all of a sudden the pump seems to
be overheating. Basically it will just stop, and then start back up
after some time. Also if I go to the pump and pour cold water over if
for a bit it will start right up. Took it apart and cleaned what I
could, any ideas? The black metal housing around the fan is VERY hot
to the touch (but Im not sure if it was just always that way) Havent
changed anything as far as plumbing goes or anything like that.
Anything I can check?



phillerup

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phillerup <> wrote:

> Hi,
> I have had this pump for 2 years and all of a sudden the pump seems to
> be overheating. Basically it will just stop, and then start back up
> after some time. Also if I go to the pump and pour cold water over if
> for a bit it will start right up. Took it apart and cleaned what I
> could, any ideas? The black metal housing around the fan is VERY hot
> to the touch (but Im not sure if it was just always that way) Havent
> changed anything as far as plumbing goes or anything like that.
> Anything I can check?

Time for a new pump.
Motor is going south.

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On Jun 25, 11:23 pm, Kurt <labol...@spacegmail.com> wrote:
> In article <1182792863.400104.24...@k79g2000hse.googlegroups. com>,
>
> phillerup <bill.gan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
Anyone suggest a decent replacement on a budget? 2 years seems like a
short life. Can I rebuild it in any way?
> > I have had this pump for 2 years and all of a sudden the pump seems to


> > be overheating. Basically it will just stop, and then start back up
> > after some time. Also if I go to the pump and pour cold water over if
> > for a bit it will start right up. Took it apart and cleaned what I
> > could, any ideas? The black metal housing around the fan is VERY hot
> > to the touch (but Im not sure if it was just always that way) Havent
> > changed anything as far as plumbing goes or anything like that.
> > Anything I can check?
>
> Time for a new pump.
> Motor is going south.
>
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"phillerup" <> wrote in message
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> On Jun 25, 11:23 pm, Kurt <labol...@spacegmail.com> wrote:
>> In article <1182792863.400104.24...@k79g2000hse.googlegroups. com>,
>>
>> phillerup <bill.gan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi,
> Anyone suggest a decent replacement on a budget? 2 years seems like a
> short life. Can I rebuild it in any way?

What flow rate do you need for the head (the rise of the output above the
water level of the pond) you expect to have?

George

I would say the output of the pump is almost level with the water
level
On Jun 26, 9:10 pm, "George" <geo...@yourservice.com> wrote:
> "phillerup" <bill.gan...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> news: oups.com...
>
> > On Jun 25, 11:23 pm, Kurt <labol...@spacegmail.com> wrote:
> >> In article <1182792863.400104.24...@k79g2000hse.googlegroups. com>,
>
> >> phillerup <bill.gan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Hi,
> > Anyone suggest a decent replacement on a budget? 2 years seems like a
> > short life. Can I rebuild it in any way?
>
> What flow rate do you need for the head (the rise of the output above the
> water level of the pond) you expect to have?
>
> George

"phillerup" <> wrote in message
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>I would say the output of the pump is almost level with the water
> level

You can get a 1,200 gph Pondmaster Danner Supreme Mag Drive Pump for about
$164 online. If you look hard enough, you may find one for less. There
are a lot of pumps available, and of course, not all pumps are equal. I
use the 1,800 gph model of the above pump and have been satisfied with it
so far. Also, the CalPump Magnetic Drive Pump has a five year
guarantee(P-1500-20 produces 1,500 gph at 1 foot of head). That one is
$119. Do a web search for pond pumps. There are tons of web sites that
sell them.

George

On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:08:20 CST, "George" <> wrote:

>CalPump Magnetic Drive Pump has a five year guarantee(P-1500-20 produces
>1,500 gph at 1 foot of head). That one is $119..
>George

Oooh, I'm gonna save that info for me. Tx, ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us

"~ jan" <> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:08:20 CST, "George" <>
> wrote:
>
>>CalPump Magnetic Drive Pump has a five year guarantee(P-1500-20 produces
>>1,500 gph at 1 foot of head). That one is $119..
>>George
>
> Oooh, I'm gonna save that info for me. Tx, ~ jan
> ------------
> Zone 7a, SE Washington State
> Ponds: www.jjspond.us

De nada.

George

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pondmaster-Pond-...QQcmdZViewItem
they have 1800 with buy it now for 119.00 and 20 shipping. I been
eyeing them myself and then I fixed my pump .... LOL. Ingrid

On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:08:20 CST, "George" <>
wrote:

>
>"phillerup" <> wrote in message
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>>I would say the output of the pump is almost level with the water
>> level
>
>You can get a 1,200 gph Pondmaster Danner Supreme Mag Drive Pump for about
>$164 online. If you look hard enough, you may find one for less. There
>are a lot of pumps available, and of course, not all pumps are equal. I
>use the 1,800 gph model of the above pump and have been satisfied with it
>so far. Also, the CalPump Magnetic Drive Pump has a five year
>guarantee(P-1500-20 produces 1,500 gph at 1 foot of head). That one is
>$119. Do a web search for pond pumps. There are tons of web sites that
>sell them.
>
>George

<dr-> wrote in message
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/Pondmaster-Pond-...QQcmdZViewItem
> they have 1800 with buy it now for 119.00 and 20 shipping. I been
> eyeing them myself and then I fixed my pump .... LOL. Ingrid

It's a good pump for a moderate-sized pond.

George