Help!!! Elec. Problem

[lion-clown]

Ok I was getting shocked when I was cleaning my tank so I Unpluged things tell I relized it was my pump. What can I do? Can I silicone the back of the pump where the wire comes out? Any Ideas? Please HELP!! Its a mag 12 it sits in my sump.

 

[fairlan]

pump i would replace it

i would replace it. You could epoxy the cord but that not a 100% sure fix. You could get electrocuted if it leaks again. I'm sure someone out there has a good used pump for cheap if you can't afford new good luck

 

[trido]

Throw it out! Or use it as an external pump if you really have to keep it. We can all agree its an expensive hobby but electricity and saltwater are a dangerous combination to begin with. Then when you add patched cords etc..........BAD things WILL happen.

 

[Scooterman]

Problem Is you may fix that one spot but usually when the epoxy sealed motor starts cracking, it has served it's usefulness.
I agree, get a new pump!

 

[lion-clown]

Thanks for the help