Problem with Aqua Lifter Pump

JST · 07-03-2006, 03:50 PM

I've been running an Aqua lifter pump on my CPR overflow for about 6 months and it started giving me problems with continuing the flow. The pump is running but does not seem to have enough pumping action at times. I've removed the pump to test at the kitchen sink and when placing finger on tube ends it almost feels like it's pushing out both input and output line (I'm I making any sense?). I can start pumping action with a little pull on output line.

Can the pump be taken a part to clean? I see Foster & Smith has a lifter filter but not sure what this is (internal part?). For the price maybe I should just buy a new one!

tray262 · 07-03-2006, 05:19 PM

It probally has a good bit of calcium built up in it. It does come apart, it's not too hard, (Hint : Pull). Then I soak all my stuff in viniger and then rinse really well. It should do the trick, Good Luck.

BubbaWPB · 07-03-2006, 07:11 PM

Most pumps need cleaning every couple of months... they are warmer than the water going through, and calcium tends to precipitate on their parts.

**Poseidon** · 07-03-2006, 08:27 PM

I have the filter, and it DOES collect quite a bit of crap coming from that little nipple. I would add the filter, and clean the pump out as suggested.

07-03-2006, 03:50 PM	#1
JST Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 21	Problem with Aqua Lifter Pump I've been running an Aqua lifter pump on my CPR overflow for about 6 months and it started giving me problems with continuing the flow. The pump is running but does not seem to have enough pumping action at times. I've removed the pump to test at the kitchen sink and when placing finger on tube ends it almost feels like it's pushing out both input and output line (I'm I making any sense?). I can start pumping action with a little pull on output line. Can the pump be taken a part to clean? I see Foster & Smith has a lifter filter but not sure what this is (internal part?). For the price maybe I should just buy a new one!

07-03-2006, 07:11 PM	#3
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	Most pumps need cleaning every couple of months... they are warmer than the water going through, and calcium tends to precipitate on their parts. __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

07-03-2006, 08:27 PM	#4
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,526	I have the filter, and it DOES collect quite a bit of crap coming from that little nipple. I would add the filter, and clean the pump out as suggested. __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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07-03-2006, 05:19 PM	#2
tray262 Council Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 355	It probally has a good bit of calcium built up in it. It does come apart, it's not too hard, (Hint : Pull). Then I soak all my stuff in viniger and then rinse really well. It should do the trick, Good Luck.

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