Bubble King 200 Mini - Dead motor block

[rite_eh]

Hello,

I have a BK 200 Mini with an older AC pump motor block that has stopped working today. After cleaning the skimmer, no change. The block rumbles but doesn't rotate the impeller. What is a good alternative motor block / assembly? Red tube got brittle and was replaced couple years ago. The impeller and rear bearing were replaced in November 2018.

What do you recommend, a complete pump/assembly replacement or motor block? I am located in Canada but also have a US address.

Thank you.

 

[tqui]

laguna max flow 1350 (use to be max flow 1500) is the same motor block..

 

[wvned]

Has this been used and then let sit to dry? The bearings may be seized with salt and can be freed with hot water. I always buy whole pumps and keep the impeller, bearings and volute for spare parts if in good condition.

 

[rite_eh]

Thank you for the replies. No, it died while running. Impeller and bearing are free moving. Block attempts to spin 3 or 4 times on power up and then goes quiet. I think I'll go the 1350 route as I can have one here today and retrofit that, and longer term will stock a spare assembly. The cost on these is significant, but I had 12 years of operation and this is only the second bearing and impeller, so it has faired well.

 

[wvned]

Thank you for the replies. No, it died while running. Impeller and bearing are free moving. Block attempts to spin 3 or 4 times on power up and then goes quiet. I think I'll go the 1350 route as I can have one here today and retrofit that, and longer term will stock a spare assembly. The cost on these is significant, but I had 12 years of operation and this is only the second bearing and impeller, so it has faired well.

I noticed the price but they seem to be available.