External Skimmer Feed Pump HOT

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I have a MRC Orca Pro II skimmer with a reeflo feed pump.
The feed pump is extremely hot to touch. Is this normal?
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Those fins are designed to radiate heat. The pump is supposed to run "cool" according to the internet.

I would probably shut it off and talk with the manufacturer about your pumps running temperature. If it's expected to be hot to touch then I would turn it back on. If not, I would replace it. I'm not afraid of burning down the house I just don't want to deal with the noise of sirens and smoke alarms. :)
 
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