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jmm · 03/22/2019, 10:50 AM

I have a BK mini 180 skimmer that is about 3 1/2 years old. The pump motor has stopped working. I have disassembled the pump and removed the impeller. Everything is clean. With the pump out and exposed, I can plug it in and it turns the impeller for a couple of turns with a motor noise and then it freezes up and the motor noise goes away. I can finger start it but it will only turn a couple of times and then stop. It almost seems like it would like to go backwards. The impeller can be turned with the power off with some difficulty. The magnet is not loose on the shaft. Is this repairable or do I need a new $$$$pump?

03/22/2019, 10:50 AM	#1
jmm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 569	BK mini 180 pump problems I have a BK mini 180 skimmer that is about 3 1/2 years old. The pump motor has stopped working. I have disassembled the pump and removed the impeller. Everything is clean. With the pump out and exposed, I can plug it in and it turns the impeller for a couple of turns with a motor noise and then it freezes up and the motor noise goes away. I can finger start it but it will only turn a couple of times and then stop. It almost seems like it would like to go backwards. The impeller can be turned with the power off with some difficulty. The magnet is not loose on the shaft. Is this repairable or do I need a new $$$$pump?