MP40 wet side continues to spin....???
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Reefried
In need of Reefhab
yeah im confused also, so after you plugged it back in it worked fine???.............I've had my mp40w gen 2 since the day they came out with the gen 2's and i have never had any issues with mine, but i do give the wet side a vinegar bath every 3-4 months, it takes a half hour, i let it soak for 15 mins then take it apart and clean/wash it off then back into the display it goes.........i also take this time to scrape off (with a new razor blade) the inside of the tank where the vortech was.......
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Crib
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don't want to confuse anyone.
when I connected both wet and dry side and then plugged it in,
the wet side just kept going around and a round and would not settle and stop.
After further review and taking the wet side apart,it appears that the screw that holds
the shaft in has worked it's way out some, cause a scorch mark on the end cap.
Also the screw won't tighten or loosen for that matter.
Called Echo tech marine, they told me my warranty was over, probably is, I know that I did register both pumps.
Looks like I will be sending the wet side back for repairs....
when I connected both wet and dry side and then plugged it in,
the wet side just kept going around and a round and would not settle and stop.
After further review and taking the wet side apart,it appears that the screw that holds
the shaft in has worked it's way out some, cause a scorch mark on the end cap.
Also the screw won't tighten or loosen for that matter.
Called Echo tech marine, they told me my warranty was over, probably is, I know that I did register both pumps.
Looks like I will be sending the wet side back for repairs....
dcforester1
Finally enjoying my tank
I have been having trouble with both of mine, and I know another member has as well. I had mine set to tight on the glass, so that was my own fault. I think for the money they should be built alittle better.
Bruno
I NEVER LEFT
LOL, I just found the nut for my wet side on my sand bed!!!! Check the nut, they are cheap and strip
You likely need to get a rebuild kit - IIRC about $20. I found mine stopped one day and took wet side apart and the shaft had just a tiny bit of play causing it to cock and bind. The motor was powerful enough to spin the entire wet side. Kit fixed the problem.
Not this MP40:
http://www.ima-usa.com/index.php/cPath/14_212_74
...this one:
http://ecotechmarine.com/parts-store/mp20mp40-wet-side-maintenance-kit/
Not this MP40:
http://www.ima-usa.com/index.php/cPath/14_212_74
...this one:
http://ecotechmarine.com/parts-store/mp20mp40-wet-side-maintenance-kit/
OP
OP
Crib
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Summary:
new wet side arrived today and is working.
Finally got the old wet side apart.
The plastic screw had broken off, reason it wouldn't tighten
and the propeller had half the screw stuck in it.
Thought of rebuilding the old MP40.
would need a kit for $20 .
Looks like the ceramic bearing could also be replaced $15(ouch for a pint size piece)
Since I cracked the nozzle while disassembling the unit that would be $10.
I might as well just pick up another wet side for the repair money it would cost
new wet side arrived today and is working.
Finally got the old wet side apart.
The plastic screw had broken off, reason it wouldn't tighten
and the propeller had half the screw stuck in it.
Thought of rebuilding the old MP40.
would need a kit for $20 .
Looks like the ceramic bearing could also be replaced $15(ouch for a pint size piece)
Since I cracked the nozzle while disassembling the unit that would be $10.
I might as well just pick up another wet side for the repair money it would cost
I think that's how you ought to go...or sell it to me for cheap, as I have a spare wetside
