Question for those who've owned multiple smaller Jebao wavemakers

[Elbereth]

Hi folks,

I'm looking to see if I can find an impeller replacement for my old Jebao SW-2. I can't find any replacement for that model but there are replacements for later Jebao models and the shape of the impeller is exactly the same. So I wonder if one of the series after SW use the same size impeller so I could use it in my old Jebao. Just thought I'd try that before I buy a new wavemaker because I hate throwing away something when it just requires a part replacement

Thanks in advance!

 

[blaxsun]

It's a Jebao - just throw it away and replace it.

 

[Katrina71]

All of them break in time. Inexpensive or not.

 

[Elbereth]

I know but I'm a great believer in repairing before tossing. I'm planning to upgrade to something more reliable soon but this pump is still functional. The impeller motor swelled a bit, that's all - I used to soak it in vinegar before I read on this forum that it can cause this exact issue.

 

[Elbereth]

Bump

 

[Reefer Matt]

I know but I'm a great believer in repairing before tossing. I'm planning to upgrade to something more reliable soon but this pump is still functional. The impeller motor swelled a bit, that's all - I used to soak it in vinegar before I read on this forum that it can cause this exact issue.

I wouldn't risk using it then. If the motor windings get exposed, it can leach copper in your tank. I replace mine every 2 years, when they fail.