). The back cover was slightly lifted on one side, like it wasnt fully seated. So I carefully pryed it off. To my surprise it was quite easy. When I took the cover off I was greeted with this mess (I took some pics I will post later because Photobuckets site is down right now). Looks like the expoxy that was supposed to be insulating the motor. Whatever it is this stuff was all soggy and deteriorating. I've never looked inside of a pump before but I definitely didn't expect it to look like this. So I don't think there is any hope for this pump. Guess I will be skimmerless until the replacement arrives. Can you suggest where to purchase a new pump? Are the Oceanrunners better pump?(more durable? better performing?). I have read a little about those Sicce pumps that Octopus is using, are those any good? Would my skimmer perform well with one of those? Sorry for all the questions but I need to come to a decision on a pump ASAP for the sake of my livestock. Thanks for your replies, especially kau_cinta_ku for the fast reply in both of my threads.
If he was without a gfci ,that stray voltage would have been stray current and likely have harmed his livestock.As it was he became the ground probe.
