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I have a Cal Pump PW 2500 that's been running 24x7 for about 2 years,
and last week it stopped.
It had no clogging or blockage, either external or internal, so I took
off the impeller chamber and found no blockage there.
The impeller won't turn under power, and while I can turn it by hand,
it's not easy and more or less free-spinning as it should be.
The motor emits a humming under power but that's all.
The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
A new pump is about $130 shipped, and I'd rather not spend the money
if I can just replace a carbon brush or something.
Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks!
Mike
Mike Patterson
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Cal Pump PW 2500 - worth trying to repair?
Started by
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, Oct 14 2007 05:54 PM
15 replies to this topic
#2
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Posted 15 October 2007 - 01:45 PM
On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:54:57 CST, Mike Patterson
<mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote:
>The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
>any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
There seems to be no repair parts listed, but here is a site with a
better price. $85.95
http://www.azponds.c...htm#Calpumppump
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Hal Middle Georgia, Zone 8
http://tinyurl.com/2fxzcb
<mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote:
>The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
>any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
There seems to be no repair parts listed, but here is a site with a
better price. $85.95
http://www.azponds.c...htm#Calpumppump
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Hal Middle Georgia, Zone 8
http://tinyurl.com/2fxzcb
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Posted 15 October 2007 - 04:23 PM
Hi Mike - if it is the 2500 Cal pump with a rounded handle on the top and 3
small screws on the bottom to hold on the "intake" plate, I had a major
problem with them this year and last (sold 10 and had 6 returned under
warranty), even the one in my own pond started humming loudly (a first for a
submerged pump that I know of) and quit - I no longer sell them and replaced
my own with a Beckett 1800
JME - Gale :~)
"Mike Patterson" <mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote in message
news:b7g4h3d302r1f1f2aem53casd2aq8nf71s@4ax.com...
>I have a Cal Pump PW 2500 that's been running 24x7 for about 2 years,
> and last week it stopped.
>
> It had no clogging or blockage, either external or internal, so I took
> off the impeller chamber and found no blockage there.
>
> The impeller won't turn under power, and while I can turn it by hand,
> it's not easy and more or less free-spinning as it should be.
>
> The motor emits a humming under power but that's all.
>
> The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
> any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
>
> A new pump is about $130 shipped, and I'd rather not spend the money
> if I can just replace a carbon brush or something.
>
> Anyone have any experience with this?
>
> Thanks!
> Mike
> Mike Patterson
> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
> Lily Tomlin
>
small screws on the bottom to hold on the "intake" plate, I had a major
problem with them this year and last (sold 10 and had 6 returned under
warranty), even the one in my own pond started humming loudly (a first for a
submerged pump that I know of) and quit - I no longer sell them and replaced
my own with a Beckett 1800
JME - Gale :~)
"Mike Patterson" <mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote in message
news:b7g4h3d302r1f1f2aem53casd2aq8nf71s@4ax.com...
>I have a Cal Pump PW 2500 that's been running 24x7 for about 2 years,
> and last week it stopped.
>
> It had no clogging or blockage, either external or internal, so I took
> off the impeller chamber and found no blockage there.
>
> The impeller won't turn under power, and while I can turn it by hand,
> it's not easy and more or less free-spinning as it should be.
>
> The motor emits a humming under power but that's all.
>
> The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
> any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
>
> A new pump is about $130 shipped, and I'd rather not spend the money
> if I can just replace a carbon brush or something.
>
> Anyone have any experience with this?
>
> Thanks!
> Mike
> Mike Patterson
> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
> Lily Tomlin
>
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Posted 15 October 2007 - 04:22 PM
On Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:45:18 CST, Hal <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:54:57 CST, Mike Patterson
><mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote:
>
>>The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
>>any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
>
>There seems to be no repair parts listed, but here is a site with a
>better price. $85.95
>
>http://www.azponds.c...htm#Calpumppump
Thanks!
You know, I bought this pump from them a couple of years ago and for
some reason I hadn't thought to check them for parts or prices.
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin
>On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 11:54:57 CST, Mike Patterson
><mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote:
>
>>The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
>>any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
>
>There seems to be no repair parts listed, but here is a site with a
>better price. $85.95
>
>http://www.azponds.c...htm#Calpumppump
Thanks!
You know, I bought this pump from them a couple of years ago and for
some reason I hadn't thought to check them for parts or prices.
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin
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Posted 15 October 2007 - 06:14 PM
Thanks for the info - this one did start humming loudly a couple of
months ago and I made sure it was not blocked.
Beckett 1800 eh?
I'll go look it up, thanks!
Mike
On Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:23:06 CST, "G Pearce" <longgone44@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>Hi Mike - if it is the 2500 Cal pump with a rounded handle on the top and 3
>small screws on the bottom to hold on the "intake" plate, I had a major
>problem with them this year and last (sold 10 and had 6 returned under
>warranty), even the one in my own pond started humming loudly (a first for a
>submerged pump that I know of) and quit - I no longer sell them and replaced
>my own with a Beckett 1800
> JME - Gale :~)
>
>"Mike Patterson" <mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:b7g4h3d302r1f1f2aem53casd2aq8nf71s@4ax.com...
>>I have a Cal Pump PW 2500 that's been running 24x7 for about 2 years,
>> and last week it stopped.
>>
>> It had no clogging or blockage, either external or internal, so I took
>> off the impeller chamber and found no blockage there.
>>
>> The impeller won't turn under power, and while I can turn it by hand,
>> it's not easy and more or less free-spinning as it should be.
>>
>> The motor emits a humming under power but that's all.
>>
>> The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
>> any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
>>
>> A new pump is about $130 shipped, and I'd rather not spend the money
>> if I can just replace a carbon brush or something.
>>
>> Anyone have any experience with this?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Mike
>> Mike Patterson
>> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
>> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
>> Lily Tomlin
>>
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin
months ago and I made sure it was not blocked.
Beckett 1800 eh?
I'll go look it up, thanks!
Mike
On Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:23:06 CST, "G Pearce" <longgone44@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>Hi Mike - if it is the 2500 Cal pump with a rounded handle on the top and 3
>small screws on the bottom to hold on the "intake" plate, I had a major
>problem with them this year and last (sold 10 and had 6 returned under
>warranty), even the one in my own pond started humming loudly (a first for a
>submerged pump that I know of) and quit - I no longer sell them and replaced
>my own with a Beckett 1800
> JME - Gale :~)
>
>"Mike Patterson" <mikepatterson@spamtrapmindspring.com> wrote in message
>news:b7g4h3d302r1f1f2aem53casd2aq8nf71s@4ax.com...
>>I have a Cal Pump PW 2500 that's been running 24x7 for about 2 years,
>> and last week it stopped.
>>
>> It had no clogging or blockage, either external or internal, so I took
>> off the impeller chamber and found no blockage there.
>>
>> The impeller won't turn under power, and while I can turn it by hand,
>> it's not easy and more or less free-spinning as it should be.
>>
>> The motor emits a humming under power but that's all.
>>
>> The motor appear to be a sealed affair, and I'm wondering if there are
>> any repairable parts inside to make it worth dismantling further.
>>
>> A new pump is about $130 shipped, and I'd rather not spend the money
>> if I can just replace a carbon brush or something.
>>
>> Anyone have any experience with this?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Mike
>> Mike Patterson
>> Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
>> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
>> Lily Tomlin
>>
Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.
"I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:21 PM
What did you end up doing? Im having the same problem with mine after only 4 months of use.
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:30 PM
This is a 2007 post, doubt they will answer your ?What did you end up doing? Im having the same problem with mine after only 4 months of use.
I use the evolution series pumps, they have worked great for me.
live feed to our pond ....To see the cameras you must be on IE, if using firefox right click-- copy the link location paste in IE browser... .... .... My pond build thread
Live every day as if it is your last, enjoy it to the fullest, because one day it will sure will be.
a good read about pond chemisty, ph, hardness etc
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:33 PM
Likoi,
This person is listed as a guest so they may never get back to you on this.
This person is listed as a guest so they may never get back to you on this.
My pond showcase
http://www.gardenpon...osis-t8243.html
General pics of my pond
http://www.gardenpon...otos-t7264.html
http://www.gardenpon...osis-t8243.html
General pics of my pond
http://www.gardenpon...otos-t7264.html
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:34 PM
Addy posted the same time 
My pond showcase
http://www.gardenpon...osis-t8243.html
General pics of my pond
http://www.gardenpon...otos-t7264.html
http://www.gardenpon...osis-t8243.html
General pics of my pond
http://www.gardenpon...otos-t7264.html
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:40 PM
Addy posted the same time
Great minds think alike!
I am waiting for a tiny bit of sun to dry the wayyyyyyyyy to long grass so I can cut it, ow we will have a grass jungle by the time we get back.
live feed to our pond ....To see the cameras you must be on IE, if using firefox right click-- copy the link location paste in IE browser... .... .... My pond build thread
Live every day as if it is your last, enjoy it to the fullest, because one day it will sure will be.
a good read about pond chemisty, ph, hardness etc
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:49 PM
Great minds think alike!
I am waiting for a tiny bit of sun to dry the wayyyyyyyyy to long grass so I can cut it, ow we will have a grass jungle by the time we get back.
My grass is growing more than it did in the spring I think.
My pond showcase
http://www.gardenpon...osis-t8243.html
General pics of my pond
http://www.gardenpon...otos-t7264.html
http://www.gardenpon...osis-t8243.html
General pics of my pond
http://www.gardenpon...otos-t7264.html
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 12:52 PM
My grass is growing more than it did in the spring I think.
No kidding, it is thick, green, growing fast. I just mowed a week ago...........no way it can wait till we get back.. we are heading back into the high 70's again and sun, which means it will grow even faster.
pond is 54 and it will be going back into the high 60's 70's by the end of this week.
live feed to our pond ....To see the cameras you must be on IE, if using firefox right click-- copy the link location paste in IE browser... .... .... My pond build thread
Live every day as if it is your last, enjoy it to the fullest, because one day it will sure will be.
a good read about pond chemisty, ph, hardness etc
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 05:44 PM
Thanks, figured it was worth a shot.
Thanks for the suggestion Addy. I don't think I am yet ready to spend +$200 on a pump. Just spoke to the seller and they said they would replace it.
Thanks for the suggestion Addy. I don't think I am yet ready to spend +$200 on a pump. Just spoke to the seller and they said they would replace it.
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Posted 04 October 2011 - 11:39 PM
Great glad to hear that, good luck with your new one.Thanks, figured it was worth a shot.
Thanks for the suggestion Addy. I don't think I am yet ready to spend +$200 on a pump. Just spoke to the seller and they said they would replace it.
live feed to our pond ....To see the cameras you must be on IE, if using firefox right click-- copy the link location paste in IE browser... .... .... My pond build thread
Live every day as if it is your last, enjoy it to the fullest, because one day it will sure will be.
a good read about pond chemisty, ph, hardness etc
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Posted 10 October 2011 - 09:49 AM
I personally would never recommend this pump to anyone!! I had two of these this year and both only lasted a month or so. Here is a link on this forum discussing the cal pump issues. Hope it helps.
http://www.gardenpon...p-t4000-issues/
http://www.gardenpon...p-t4000-issues/
