need help with my pump

[rissaroo]

I HAVE A SEDRA 5000 ON MY ASM SKIMMER AND IT SEEMS TO LOOSE SUCTION OR SOMETHING. I Can hear the pump trying to run but i can put my hand over the input and it will kick on, then sometimes i have to turn power off and its almost like it has to reset or something.

Is the pump going bad? Or is it the needlewheel or some other part? I have taken it apart and cleaned it really well with no difference...

 

[Ramses66]

I had the same problem with my pump. Ordered new impellers, runs like brand new. 25ish dollar fix.