Hi, see above:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4301321/posts?page=203#203
So, I seem to have finally “got there”. Plus, I’ve had 2 meals out of my big batch of bean soup, and, no gas. :-)
Unfortunately, I have a new, bigger, (non-bean) problem — will be posting below...
Hi, All!
Has anyone here ever removed the impeller on a Water Ace well (jet) pump? The bloody thing appears to be press fit onto the motor shaft, and I can’t see any way to get it off without breaking the impeller. I’ve used moderate pressure and penetrating oil overnight, to no avail. The impeller is plastic, so, heat is “out”. If I break the impeller, the whole pump is toast, as the company is out of business.
I tried hunting for a vid online - no dice.
The root problem (I think) is scale buildup behind the impeller, which keeps causing it to jam. I tried getting some CLR in behind the impeller, which freed it up, but after I reinstalled the pump, it ran for maybe 2 minutes (as I was trying to flush the system) and then the impeller jammed again. Getting the pump in and out is a HUGE pain.
Just as bad, the alternative replacements locally are either brands I have no confidence in at all, or up in the $400+ range. Best bet would be a Wayne, but, as I leaned not far back, when it comes to some of their products they don’t have some of the most basic repair parts available, sometimes... (Long story)
Thanks in advance!