Sicci psk-1000 skimmer pump help

[Burrito]

i have an eshopps s-200 (newest model) thats been stored away for a few months, it was working perfect and cleaned after its last use. i put it back online today and the pump draws power but no water is moving through it.

i took it apart and theres no damage to any part of it including the impeller. the only way i got it to spin was to remove the internal bushing from the impeller which it then spins fine but obviously a little wonky since it has extra wiggle room then.

any ideas on how to diagnosis the issue with this pump before i start buying parts. its a pretty expensive pump. i will get pics up later today but its looks basically new.

 

[flooddc]

That model pump is well known for start up issue. Inspect the impeller's magnet to make sure it's not swollen. I used to use a zip tie and poke/wiggle the impeller to help it start.

 

[Burrito]

should i be able to easily spin the impeller when in the pump (with no power to the pump)?