Replacement pump for Blueline 70

[Daren Brantley]

My Blueline 70 pump is starting to whine. I've had it for about 10 years and it has worked flawless. Need to purchase a replacement pump. Just looking for suggestions. I see the panworld is the same pump. Should I just purchase another Blueline 70 or does anyone have a better pump in mind.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

You may be able to replace some bearings and keep your current pump running another 10 years. I would reach out to the manufacturer.

 

[DeniseAndy]

I have had my Blueline 50 for over 12yrs and was with the other person for a while too. Bought it used. Still running strong. I just bought a replacement Blueline 100 just in case since it is so old. I wanted a bit more power going upstairs to the main tank.
Aquacave has reasonable pricing on pumps.

 

[jhall2242]

My Blueline 70 pump is starting to whine. I've had it for about 10 years and it has worked flawless. Need to purchase a replacement pump. Just looking for suggestions. I see the panworld is the same pump. Should I just purchase another Blueline 70 or does anyone have a better pump in mind.

i am installing a basement sump for my 150 gallon tank in the living room upstairs. I was looking at the Blueline W70HD or W100HD. I have about six 90 degree turns and 15’ of vertical distance from pump to top of aquarium. What pump do you recommend?

 

[ca1ore]

Blueline 70 is a rebadged PanWorld 200. Have you cleaned it? Should last more than 10 years. Iwaki make comparable magnetic drive pumps.

 

[Rjramos]

Got a Blueline 70 running since 2006. I cleaned the impeller and housing in 2015. Running strong and quiet but gonna clean it again soon. Preventive maintenance is important. The noise could be from the impeller housing.

 

[jda]

Try cleaning it. Mine get quieter when I clean them. However, if it got sand/debris in it, then it might not ever be super quiet again - I have one that is all scratched up inside, so I use it in the mixing station.

There really is no replacing them. If you need a pump like that, then just get another one, or suitable sized Iwaki.

As for basement sumps, if you can use a PanWorld 150 (blueline 55, I think) then the wattage is much less. They have pretty nice head height and flow.

 

[DeniseAndy]

I have a Blueline 55 running from my basement to my main floor tank. Lower flow, but I am okay with that. Been running over 14 years and got it used. I cleaned it last a couple years ago.

 

[Vette67]

I use a PanWorld 150PS from my basement sump to my 180. Goes up about 15 feet. Mine has only been in service for a couple years, because I had a Little Giant pump that finally went bad after about 15 years. But going forward, I will he staying with PanWorld. For AC pumps, they are very efficient.