Sedra 3500 replacement

moonman · #1 12/12/2007, 06:55 PM

where do I go find one to purchase? I used one on my ASM G2 skimmer, and it's not working anymore.

1. can I just buy the regular sedra 3500 pump and use my current needlewheel assembly

2. is there a better alternative to the 3500 pump? that can work on my ASM G2

thanks in advance,

jeff

moonman · #2 12/13/2007, 01:17 PM

anyone?

Kung · #3 12/13/2007, 01:47 PM

You CAN buy a replacement sedra on e b a y, but I don't know if it's worth it.

sheepdawg · #4 12/13/2007, 04:48 PM

yes if your needlewheel impeller assembly is still good you can swap all the parts to a standard Sedra 3500 pump but I would replacing the whole thing, you can find the pump with needlewheel impeller at customaquatic.com. Another alternative is a Gen-x 2400, all the parts will swap in nicely. I ran that for a bit with decent results.

moonman · #5 12/13/2007, 05:15 PM

GenX2400 has 635gph vs Sedra 3500 350gph. does the genx have different performance?

rcypert · #6 12/20/2007, 05:56 AM

arent Genx pumps even crappier then sedras? Can I get a quality needle wheel pump for 80 bucks?

rcypert · #7 12/20/2007, 05:57 AM

what about the OTP-2000 used on octopus skimmers. Are those good pumps anyone?

moonman · #8 12/20/2007, 11:07 AM

based on what I've read, it looks like Gen X and the Oceanrunner are good replacements. I'm leaning towards purchasing another sedra 3500.

Jeff