Help Needed! I may have fried my return pump

[Johnsy85]

My return pump will not run. It is a little giant model 4-MDQX-SC. I gave it a vinegar bath and cleaned it up. I understand that there is a thermal overload? Do I just have to wait for it to cool off and then it will start?

IF anyone has a replacement external pump that has 1" fittings please let me know I may be very interested in buying it tomorrow. If you PM me let me know how early I can call you (i may be in a hurry to get the tank flow back!)

Thanks!
Ben

 

[wetbehindears]

Where are u located?

 

[Johnsy85]

Williamson, NY (30 mins east of Rochester)

 

[Johnsy85]

Update: I got the pump working again after a good cleaning!

I still wouldn't mind picking up a second return pump for emergencies if anyone has one that they are willing to part with!

Thanks
Ben

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Little Giant 4-MDQX-SC

Little Giant 4-MDQX-SC

do you keep this pump oiled?

 

[Johnsy85]

No I don't where/how do you oil it? With what kind of oil?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

one thing many people don't realize is the fact that these LG pumps require regular oiling.

Place oil (I use the 3 in 1 brand) into the hole capped with a yellow plug in this picture. Some LG pumps have two holes to place oil.

(may I borrow this picture for future references?)

I use 3 in 1 brand SAE 20

 

[Dave VG]

Gotta love that Bud oil as well.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Gotta love that Bud oil as well.

I prefer Sam