MP40 falling off tank

Reefen · 11/01/2018, 08:48 AM

I have 2 vortech MP40 power heads they are about 8yrs old. recently one has started to fall of the tank, like the magnet isn't working. I have emailed the company, but was wondering if anyone might know about this and what I might be able to do about it

alton · 11/01/2018, 09:07 AM

My two MP's are supported by a sticky pad and a tie wrap. I have seen people with them on their tanks with no supports, but then complain when someone knocks it off. If it still works fine then just support it as shown in the users manual.

Reefen · 11/01/2018, 09:15 AM

I am going to do that, but no one is knocking it off, just seems strange that now this is a problem after about 8yrs of being okay

tkeracer619 · 11/01/2018, 12:06 PM

More than likely the wetside is getting sloppy. Probably time for a new wetside.

Have you cleaned it recently?

Reefen · 11/01/2018, 02:21 PM

I have supported it with sticky pad and tie wrap, and I have cleaned it and It is still pulling apart, just not falling on the floor now. tkeracer619, what do you mean by replacing the wet side, you mean like the impeller and all that? or just the sponge like film sticker like thing on the back of the impeller that goes against the glass

alton · 11/01/2018, 03:13 PM

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vorte...ch-marine.html

alton · 11/01/2018, 03:14 PM

Hopefully you can just swap the two wetsides and see what happens ?

vitodog · 11/01/2018, 03:35 PM

The same thing happened to my 6-year-old MP40. I did everything suggested by Ecotech but the dry side kept sliding down. I sent the pump to Ecotech Marine for repair and when I got it back, the problem was solved. I was never told what the problem was but the pump is working fine now.

Reefen · 11/13/2018, 03:37 PM

I have swapped out the wet side with the one I was not having a problem with and I am still getting an unattachment of the pump, so guess I will see about sending the pump back to ecotech

lovetoreef · 11/30/2018, 12:47 PM

I just place an old cleaner magnet underneath and it gives it some support

fishyguy7 · 12/01/2018, 10:34 PM

Can’t tell from the pic on my phone but is this the QD series pump ? Are you using the proper spacer for it ? Also try spinning the wet side when it’s not attached, does it spin freely? If not it can cause the sides to separate

Seasidenj · 12/21/2018, 01:35 PM

You need a new wetside

happyvalley · 12/31/2018, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovetoreef

I just place an old cleaner magnet underneath and it gives it some support

Good idea !!!

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gcarroll · 12/31/2018, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seasidenj

You need a new wetside

sound advice here even though the other advice is easier to swallow!

11/01/2018, 08:48 AM	#1
Reefen Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 204	MP40 falling off tank I have 2 vortech MP40 power heads they are about 8yrs old. recently one has started to fall of the tank, like the magnet isn't working. I have emailed the company, but was wondering if anyone might know about this and what I might be able to do about it

11/01/2018, 12:06 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	More than likely the wetside is getting sloppy. Probably time for a new wetside. Have you cleaned it recently? __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/01/2018, 03:35 PM	#8
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	The same thing happened to my 6-year-old MP40. I did everything suggested by Ecotech but the dry side kept sliding down. I sent the pump to Ecotech Marine for repair and when I got it back, the problem was solved. I was never told what the problem was but the pump is working fine now. __________________ Current Tank Info: 124.7 gal. Reef Savvy D/T, Trigger Systems 36" sump, Octo Elite 150-S, GHL Mitras LX7 x 3, Profilux3, Masterflex 7550-30 Peristaltic pump, Vector M1 return Pump, MP40w QD x 2

11/30/2018, 12:47 PM	#10
lovetoreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 763	I just place an old cleaner magnet underneath and it gives it some support __________________ Planning SPS AIO tank Canton, TX Reefing on and off since 2001 Current Tank Info: planning nano AIO

11/01/2018, 09:15 AM	#3
Reefen Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 204	I am going to do that, but no one is knocking it off, just seems strange that now this is a problem after about 8yrs of being okay

11/01/2018, 02:21 PM	#5
Reefen Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 204	I have supported it with sticky pad and tie wrap, and I have cleaned it and It is still pulling apart, just not falling on the floor now. tkeracer619, what do you mean by replacing the wet side, you mean like the impeller and all that? or just the sponge like film sticker like thing on the back of the impeller that goes against the glass

11/01/2018, 03:13 PM	#6
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vorte...ch-marine.html

11/01/2018, 03:14 PM	#7
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Hopefully you can just swap the two wetsides and see what happens ?

11/13/2018, 03:37 PM	#9
Reefen Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 204	I have swapped out the wet side with the one I was not having a problem with and I am still getting an unattachment of the pump, so guess I will see about sending the pump back to ecotech

12/01/2018, 10:34 PM	#11
fishyguy7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 426	Can’t tell from the pic on my phone but is this the QD series pump ? Are you using the proper spacer for it ? Also try spinning the wet side when it’s not attached, does it spin freely? If not it can cause the sides to separate

12/21/2018, 01:35 PM	#12
Seasidenj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 55	You need a new wetside