Juwel Pump Stopped Working

[adammichael]

Was doing a water change but forgot to turn filter off so it went about a minute with no water then i realised and turned it off. Filled the tank back up turned it back on and it worked for 2 minutes and then went off with smoke coming from it. Anyone know if this is fixable

 

[Verminator89]

Sounds like you may have blown the motor mate, i've done this myself before. You can get a new pump for about £15-20 online and in most shops.

You could try salvaging it by taking it apart. If memory serves me right the pump will be black and grey/white, the black bit should pop out from the white bit and you can get inside. Give it a clean, take out any gunk and pop it back together and try again. If it doesnt work i'd go out and buy a new one.

 

[justjon]

What ashame, what tank is it you have?

I have just taken out a pump from my old Juwel filter, no longer need it..was going to flog on ebay.

 

[adammichael]

its the 180 so it has a 600 pump

 

[TimNorwich]

Mine sometimes stops working after a water change, its usually due to the dirt inside so I give it a clean and it works again.

 

[Verminator89]

I had my internal juwel filter on my Rio 180 for 2 years, i think i blew it several times. On 3 occasions i completely blew it and had to buy a new pump. In the end i took out the entire filter box and thre it away and opted for an external. Never had a problem ever since. I've gained more space inside the tank, and the external is far more efficient for the same LPH ratio

 

[Big_eyes]

As painful as it is, it's a good thing too.

Now you can buy a 1000lph pump to fit in it's place. Cheap but decent filter upgrade

 

[ian]

^^agreed.