Problem with stream 6100

[ecojoe]

I cleaned my 6100 the other day and when I restarted it, it doesn't pump as much water anymore. The prop turns, but it is barely moving any water at all, a maxijet moves more water than this right now. I took everything apart again and put it all back together and it still is weak. The red o ring is installed, then the upper bearing, and then the impellar. I don't have a controller and the adjustment on the driver is turned up all the way. The driver and transformer get really hot now when I plug it in after a very short time period. Any ideas on what the problem could be? I'm using this as my main source of water movement because I just moved and everything is being held in a rubbermaid stock tank for now, so I really need to get this figured out soon.

Thanks for the help,
Joe

 

[rvitko]

Maybe the brakes are not engaging the drive shaft? See if the shaft will spin 360 when you hold the magnet. Did you use a strong acid, like muriatic? That could swell the plastic and increase the friction.

 

[ecojoe]

The magnet spins about 180 degrees and then engages the brakes. I used diluted vinegar to clean it just like I have in the past. This is really baffling me. The magnet spins pretty easily in the motor, it doesn't seem to be more friction than before.

 

[ecojoe]

Here are some videos that might help

Impeller

Pump

 

[ecojoe]

Roger, thanks so much for the help in taking care of my problem. There aren't many companies that are able to get a package, fix it, and send it out all in one day. Tunze definitely has some of the best customer service in the business!

Joe