How do you replace the impeller?

[jimrawr]

I got a Sicce 2500 that I want to change the impeller on. I open it up and remove the impellar, but I cant get it off the magnet. How do you disconnect the impeller from the magnet?

 

[jeff@zina.com]

Might try asking the vendor...

Jeff

 

[MarkGP]

Jim I just changed mine on that same pump. Grab the magnet in one hand and the impellar in the other and pull really hard. There is a small cap on the end that will fly off. Try to keep an eye on where it lands!
Did you go with the purple or red devil?

 

[jimrawr]

Mark i got the red devil and the thing is loud as hell.. may end up changing it out for another one unless i get used to this noise..

thanks btw that worked and the piece went flying lol

 

[MarkGP]

Does the impeller move freely on the magnet until it hits the stops. I had that problem with mine and it was making a ton of noise if it even would start up at all. I talked to Jeremy at Coral Vue who gave me the heads up on the impeller problem. I ended up getting a new purple needlewheel with magnet attached. He recommended the purple for the least amount of problems. I do have to say the purple works way better than the original white one.

 

[bluetang66]

might try taking it back off and looking at pins on the wheel, if some are longer there's a good chance that's where the problem is. take a piece of sand paper and sand down until all the pins are same length. it worked for me.