ZenReefer
02/07/2008, 09:55 PM
I recently purchased 3 Tunze nano streams and have been very happy with them except today I came home to a loud banging on the inside of the tank! The Tunze mount bracket broke releasing the pump allowing the pump to oscillate dangerously! Luckily this did not turn into a disaster. I checked my other streams and noticed the other one also had broken bracket. I have only had them for about 5 months.
I am hoping that Tunze will have a fix for this soon. Apparently, the bracket material becomes brittle after exposure to salt water and vibration from the pump. Since the brackets are pre-loaded (in bending) by pushing the pump body between the brackets, they fatigue rapidly. Looks like a material change is in order here.
Well, Tunze, I hope this constructive feedback helps improve the product. I would surely appreciate some spare brackets so I can continue using the pumps.
sincerely,
Keith Rowley
13479 Cool Lake Way
San Diego, CA 92128
keith@indoor-oceans.com
member: So Cal Marine Aquarium Society
I am hoping that Tunze will have a fix for this soon. Apparently, the bracket material becomes brittle after exposure to salt water and vibration from the pump. Since the brackets are pre-loaded (in bending) by pushing the pump body between the brackets, they fatigue rapidly. Looks like a material change is in order here.
Well, Tunze, I hope this constructive feedback helps improve the product. I would surely appreciate some spare brackets so I can continue using the pumps.
sincerely,
Keith Rowley
13479 Cool Lake Way
San Diego, CA 92128
keith@indoor-oceans.com
member: So Cal Marine Aquarium Society