Maxspect Gyre reduction in power?!

[BlackTip]

I have two Gyers 150 almost a year old. They have been cleaned every two months, since I bought them. I run both of them at 60%, and that was more than enough water movement. Last couple of weeks, I noticed both became weaker. I thought they need to be cleaned. I cleaned both of them with water and vinegar, and they still weak. I am running them now at 90% to get the same water movement that I used to get at 60%

Anyone else noticed anything similar?

 

[Drewl117]

Did you take them apart and clean inside the motor? Sometimes they get some muck built up in there which could affect performance.

 

[BlackTip]

Did you take them apart and clean inside the motor? Sometimes they get some muck built up in there which could affect performance.

I do that every two months.

 

[boxfishpooalot]

I only noticed this when my blades broke

 

[Drewl117]

Are you sure the blades are in the right direction... that make a big difference

 

[BlackTip]

Are you sure the blades are in the right direction... that make a big difference

Of course, water will be directed the other way otherwise.

 

[gone fishin]

Have you tried changing the bushings?

 

[BlackTip]

Have you tried changing the bushings?

I did replace the two bushings that hold the impeller in place. And, I replaced the motor with brand new one, and it is still the same. Running at 100% and not moving much water. I wonder if the impeller (the magnetic cylinder) can go bad? It is strange that both of them acting the same way.

 

[gone fishin]

I did have a time after cleaning one that I did not have one of the impellers seated all the way into the motor end and it caused a reduction in flow.

 

[BlackTip]

I did have a time after cleaning one that I did not have one of the impellers seated all the way into the motor end and it caused a reduction in flow.

Double and tripled checked. It was driving me crazy yesterday, and I couldn't let it go. Both impellers rotate and push water equally. The Gyers set 5" below water surface, and it is very apparent. Also, I have the newer impellers.

 

[jason2459]

Of course, water will be directed the other way otherwise.

No they will still push forward just at a much lower rate of flow. Only telling the motor to go in reverse will cause the blades to push in reverse.

 

[Drewl117]

Also... take the cages off and hold 1 Blade and see if the other will spin. Make sure they are both locked onto the shaft.