Jebao submersible pump display shows decreased wattage...

[Orthopod]

My Jebao submersible pump display shows decreased wattage on the display after plugging it in again - it’s only 3 months old. I attached a picture for reference.

The display had been dropping by a watt here and there, but I did my water change today and it dropped 60 watts on the display which I assume means it’s working at less than 2/3 of the rated 5283 gph.

Is there anything I can do to boost it back up or does the pump just stink?

Thanks for your help and input.

 

[kendragon]

This is an adjustable speed pump. Maybe you accidentally programmed it at a lower RPM during cleaning.

 

[Orthopod]

Tried changing the speed up and down after and I don’t get a response - it’s possible the adjuster is not working.

 

[Fish Tank Travis]

Can you tell if it’s actually flowing differently. If it were reduced that much, it would make a very noticeable difference in the flow in the tank.

 

[Orthopod]

It is hooked to an ultima and the pressure reading in the ultima is down to about 4 psi - it was at least 5 before this.

 

[Fish Tank Travis]

That’s odd. Have you tried restarting the pump? Basically, just unplugging it, let it sit for a minute, then plug it back in?

 

[Orthopod]

That’s odd. Have you tried restarting the pump? Basically, just unplugging it, let it sit for a minute, then plug it back in?

I unplugged it after it did this but didn’t wait a minute - gave it 20 to 30 seconds no change.

Actually the controller for reducing / increasing flow doesnt seem to be responding...

I appreciate the responses. Thx

 

[monkeybike]

I was gonna say that a gunked up impeller might cause some drag, but sounds like you have a controller issue.

 

[jaws7777]

Could it be a power supply issue ?

 

[Orthopod]

Well I played with it - turning it off and on - pushing the feed button which is the only button that has a partial response and I have near full wattage again.

I have no idea why or what happens. Again, I appreciate the input. Possibly a controller issue like monkey bike suggested?