Mp40 power supply replacement?

29reef · 09/01/2011, 06:48 PM

I was wondering if anyone has any idea if this power supply will work on the mp40s. It has the same specs and is $30 less than the one sold on the ecotech website.

Link

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...001_1952214_-1

cosorio · 09/01/2011, 10:01 PM

Looks about right, just double check on the tip size. What's wrong with your power supply?

oigimsar · 09/01/2011, 10:15 PM

+1 to checking the tip size. I purchased a used MP40 and the seller had replaced the power supply with a generic size and it was too big. Turns out the MP20 has a different tip size than the MP40...at least on the older models.

29reef · 09/02/2011, 07:20 AM

My power supply died yesterday. I came home to a non working vortech. Ite getting ac power in, just not any dc volts out. It's a mp40w; I think it's about 2 years old, so beyond any warranty.

cosorio · 09/02/2011, 07:32 AM

That's what happened to me. It seems that the power supply on these Vortechs are pretty weak. When I called their customer service, the best they can do is offer me to purchase a replacement unit for $30 plus shipping, and also to ship the old unit to them. After all the shipping costs, its better to just purchase a new replacement unit from them and forget about "customer service". I guess its better than nothing, but I'd expect components to last longer than 2 years for expensive $450 pumps. Oh well, next time I'd go with Tunze.

david00061 · 09/02/2011, 07:38 AM

I would spend the extra $30. and be done with it

gcarroll · 09/02/2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 29reef

My power supply died yesterday. I came home to a non working vortech. Ite getting ac power in, just not any dc volts out. It's a mp40w; I think it's about 2 years old, so beyond any warranty.

Look at the bright side, at least it put out more flow than a Tunze when it worked. Maybe Vortecs would not have fared so well if the flow tests would have been conducted over a lifetime.

29reef · 09/02/2011, 01:59 PM

Ah, yes but I run both tunze and ecotech in my tank and always have two of everything. Just not a spare power supply.

Caesra · 02/06/2015, 02:42 PM

Just for anyone else who stumbles on this thread. The PS listed above is the wrong tip.

This is the correct model. Part number: 1950913

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...001_1950913_-1

The case is slightly larger, but other than that it is a perfect match for a lot less money.

solitude127 · 02/28/2015, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesra

Just for anyone else who stumbles on this thread. The PS listed above is the wrong tip.

This is the correct model. Part number: 1950913

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...001_1950913_-1

The case is slightly larger, but other than that it is a perfect match for a lot less money.

Thanks for the link.

solitude127 · 03/17/2015, 03:06 PM

FYI - I ordered the power supply linked above and everything is working great. Thanks again for the link

Gmerek2 · 04/25/2015, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude127

FYI - I ordered the power supply linked above and everything is working great. Thanks again for the link

Still going strong? I don't want to give ecotech any more money and I bet these are better quality than the junk ecotech power supply

gveng · 04/25/2015, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gmerek2

Still going strong? I don't want to give ecotech any more money and I bet these are better quality than the junk ecotech power supply

solitude127 · 04/25/2015, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gmerek2

Still going strong? I don't want to give ecotech any more money and I bet these are better quality than the junk ecotech power supply

Yep, Still going strong.

NaClTDog · 10/20/2015, 09:20 AM

I love reef central! one dead mp40 power supply replaced for less than 1/2 the cost of a new one from Ecotech! In less time than it takes to spell bryopsis!

frogiii · 10/20/2015, 09:33 AM

good to know if mine fails too....

jwilliams860 · 04/25/2016, 07:03 PM

Does anyone know the actual tip size? I'm looking for an extension cable from the power supply to the controller

jwilliams860 · 04/25/2016, 07:08 PM

I think I found the answer 2.5mm x 5.5mm

keepLearning · 04/25/2016, 07:40 PM

I think 2.1mmx2.5mm connectors might also work :-)

Its an pretty old thread!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwilliams860

I think I found the answer 2.5mm x 5.5mm

jacobl · 04/25/2016, 10:31 PM

this is great to know, I also have mp40w

SDguy · 10/25/2016, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesra

Just for anyone else who stumbles on this thread. The PS listed above is the wrong tip.

This is the correct model. Part number: 1950913

http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...001_1950913_-1

The case is slightly larger, but other than that it is a perfect match for a lot less money.

Thanks for the link!

NewbReefer316 · 02/03/2017, 01:55 PM

Looks like Jameco has replaced that product with the follwoing:
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...gDrillDownView

Unfortunately it's backordered until 5/01/2017. Any other links to where I could find a replacement?

ReefPharmer · 02/03/2017, 07:59 PM

Anyone have a replacement ps for a mp60?

babyjess210 · 02/03/2017, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewbReefer316

Looks like Jameco has replaced that product with the follwoing:
http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...gDrillDownView

Unfortunately it's backordered until 5/01/2017. Any other links to where I could find a replacement?

If you have the old ecotech power supply you can get any 24v 2.5A and splice the old connector end to the new power supply. I did that couple years ago and had no issue

https://www.amazon.com/Rosefray-Adap...ly+2.5mm+5.5mm

bobbravo2 · 02/28/2017, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyjess210

If you have the old ecotech power supply you can get any 24v 2.5A and splice the old connector end to the new power supply. I did that couple years ago and had no issue

https://www.amazon.com/Rosefray-Adap...ly+2.5mm+5.5mm

Thats exactly what I'll do! Thank you!

09/01/2011, 06:48 PM	#1
29reef It's all about the flow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Huntington Beach OC Posts: 3,643	Mp40 power supply replacement? I was wondering if anyone has any idea if this power supply will work on the mp40s. It has the same specs and is $30 less than the one sold on the ecotech website. Link http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...001_1952214_-1 __________________ -Brian RIP-The Metal Halide- My SPS may never know such a great friend again. Current Tank Info: Currently Tankless

09/02/2011, 07:20 AM	#4
29reef It's all about the flow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Huntington Beach OC Posts: 3,643	My power supply died yesterday. I came home to a non working vortech. Ite getting ac power in, just not any dc volts out. It's a mp40w; I think it's about 2 years old, so beyond any warranty. __________________ -Brian RIP-The Metal Halide- My SPS may never know such a great friend again. Current Tank Info: Currently Tankless

09/02/2011, 01:59 PM	#8
29reef It's all about the flow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Huntington Beach OC Posts: 3,643	Ah, yes but I run both tunze and ecotech in my tank and always have two of everything. Just not a spare power supply. __________________ -Brian RIP-The Metal Halide- My SPS may never know such a great friend again. Current Tank Info: Currently Tankless

03/17/2015, 03:06 PM	#11
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	FYI - I ordered the power supply linked above and everything is working great. Thanks again for the link __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

10/20/2015, 09:33 AM	#16
frogiii Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,692	good to know if mine fails too.... __________________ Life is too short. I'm not here just to work and die!!! Enjoy your life, soon it will run out. Current Tank Info: 100g Leemar tank with 30g AA sump running 2 x Ecotech Radion XR30 & 2 x 40QD plus Vertex Omega 130 skimmer, Vertex Zeovit reactor, Vertex Calcium Reactor

09/01/2011, 10:01 PM	#2
cosorio Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 640	Looks about right, just double check on the tip size. What's wrong with your power supply?

09/01/2011, 10:15 PM	#3
oigimsar Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 710	+1 to checking the tip size. I purchased a used MP40 and the seller had replaced the power supply with a generic size and it was too big. Turns out the MP20 has a different tip size than the MP40...at least on the older models.

09/02/2011, 07:32 AM	#5
cosorio Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 640	That's what happened to me. It seems that the power supply on these Vortechs are pretty weak. When I called their customer service, the best they can do is offer me to purchase a replacement unit for $30 plus shipping, and also to ship the old unit to them. After all the shipping costs, its better to just purchase a new replacement unit from them and forget about "customer service". I guess its better than nothing, but I'd expect components to last longer than 2 years for expensive $450 pumps. Oh well, next time I'd go with Tunze.

09/02/2011, 07:38 AM	#6
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	I would spend the extra $30. and be done with it

02/06/2015, 02:42 PM	#9
Caesra Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 249	Just for anyone else who stumbles on this thread. The PS listed above is the wrong tip. This is the correct model. Part number: 1950913 http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...001_1950913_-1 The case is slightly larger, but other than that it is a perfect match for a lot less money.

10/20/2015, 09:20 AM	#15
NaClTDog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 55	I love reef central! one dead mp40 power supply replaced for less than 1/2 the cost of a new one from Ecotech! In less time than it takes to spell bryopsis!

04/25/2016, 07:03 PM	#17
jwilliams860 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 407	Does anyone know the actual tip size? I'm looking for an extension cable from the power supply to the controller

04/25/2016, 07:08 PM	#18
jwilliams860 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 407	I think I found the answer 2.5mm x 5.5mm

04/25/2016, 10:31 PM	#20
jacobl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 450	this is great to know, I also have mp40w

02/03/2017, 01:55 PM	#22
NewbReefer316 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 43	Looks like Jameco has replaced that product with the follwoing: http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/sto...gDrillDownView Unfortunately it's backordered until 5/01/2017. Any other links to where I could find a replacement?

02/03/2017, 07:59 PM	#23
ReefPharmer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,836	Anyone have a replacement ps for a mp60?

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