The ReefBox Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 So just a quick reminder. I was doing tank maintenance today and notice a reddish oxide tint on my power heads and glass and dismissed it as brown algae. I pulled all 4 mp40’s off to wipe down and on closer inspection, one was covered way more than overs. This prompted me to fully disassemble the unit and it was coated inside as well. A closer inspection revealed the magnet is split at the seam. This would explain a little STN On a couple acros that have been rock solid for over a year. Put in a ticket with Ecotech and will see what they do. FWIW the wetside is well used but clean . They have been great to work with in past and have always replaced my wetsides. so just a reminder inspect everything periodically in your tank to precent disasters. Have back ups if you can, or at least a plan to get you by if something bad happens! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Free gfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Remember to avoid vinegar when cleaning any pumps to avoid corroding the embedded magnets: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beware-of-vinegar-the-pump-killer.643396/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, The ReefBox said: So just a quick reminder. I was doing tank maintenance today and notice a reddish oxide tint on my power heads and glass and dismissed it as brown algae. I pulled all 4 mp40’s off to wipe down and on closer inspection, one was covered way more than overs. This prompted me to fully disassemble the unit and it was coated inside as well. A closer inspection revealed the magnet is split at the seam. This would explain a little STN On a couple acros that have been rock solid for over a year. Put in a ticket with Ecotech and will see what they do. FWIW the wetside is well used but clean . They have been great to work with in past and have always replaced my wetsides. so just a reminder inspect everything periodically in your tank to precent disasters. Have back ups if you can, or at least a plan to get you by if something bad happens! Are these Newer MP40s, or Older-ish MP40s? The picture just doesn't look like the inside of mine. (or is this an MP10, which I've never seen the insides of) Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, SuncrestReef said: Remember to avoid vinegar when cleaning any pumps to avoid corroding the embedded magnets: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beware-of-vinegar-the-pump-killer.643396/ I use citric acid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 37 minutes ago, obrien.david.j said: Are these Newer MP40s, or Older-ish MP40s? The picture just doesn't look like the inside of mine. (or is this an MP10, which I've never seen the insides of) Just curious This is one of my older Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, The ReefBox said: This is one of my older Got it. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 38 minutes ago, The ReefBox said: I use citric acid I was just sending out the generic warning to anyone reading this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 4 hours ago, SuncrestReef said: I was just sending out the generic warning to anyone reading this thread. Good idea! I got a RMA number from ecotech today. They have been good in the past but not sure if they will replace or not. One of my original units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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