Magnets

Stevolough · 07/21/2018, 11:30 AM

So I just noticed the power head magnet in my mixing tank had a damaged coating and the magnet is all rusted. I was wondering what effect it could have on my display. I have no idea how long it has been like that. I also use the same holding tank to produce makeup water.

mcgyvr · 07/21/2018, 01:53 PM

Usually best to replace it..
Iron oxide (rust) shouldn't really cause any problems but other elements in the magnet may..
Some have reported problems that they attributed to a rusty magnet and others have found theirs rusty and never noticed any issues..

Stevolough · 07/22/2018, 04:17 AM

Thanks. Already replaced it and put in some fresh charcoal. Everything looks ok so we’ll hope for the best

07/21/2018, 11:30 AM	#1
Stevolough Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 63	Magnets So I just noticed the power head magnet in my mixing tank had a damaged coating and the magnet is all rusted. I was wondering what effect it could have on my display. I have no idea how long it has been like that. I also use the same holding tank to produce makeup water.

07/21/2018, 01:53 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Usually best to replace it.. Iron oxide (rust) shouldn't really cause any problems but other elements in the magnet may.. Some have reported problems that they attributed to a rusty magnet and others have found theirs rusty and never noticed any issues.. __________________ Who me?

07/22/2018, 04:17 AM	#3
Stevolough Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 63	Thanks. Already replaced it and put in some fresh charcoal. Everything looks ok so we’ll hope for the best