Osmolator dead pump

dre09 · 04/30/2012, 08:23 PM

I recently purchased a used Tunze Osmolator 3155 and finally got around to hooking it up tonight. Plug it in, move the sensor so that it reads a low water level and the light on the head unit comes on but the pump never does. After cruising these forums I did the 9v battery trick and the pump still doesn't come on. I'm guessing that the pump is dead. Can I take it apart at all to verify? Or is this just a case of buying a new pump?

Any suggestions would be great, thanks!

coonasssaint · 04/30/2012, 08:36 PM

The pumps are cheap. I bought a spare for like 23.00 bucks.

dre09 · 04/30/2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by coonasssaint

The pumps are cheap. I bought a spare for like 23.00 bucks.

Yeah, I'll probably end up doing that but I was just wondering if there was anything I could try before buying the pump.

mattsilvester · 05/01/2012, 02:22 AM

will a normal small pump works with it instead?

rvitko · 05/01/2012, 07:52 AM

The pump is a sealed unit and cannot be opened. The pumps generally last 2-3 years and then need to be replaced.

dre09 · 05/01/2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rvitko

The pump is a sealed unit and cannot be opened. The pumps generally last 2-3 years and then need to be replaced.

Ok, I'm guessing the pump is at least that old judging by the fact that I had to buy the magnetic mounts for the system as well, it only had the brackets. I guess buying used isn't always cheaper. haha

coonasssaint · 05/01/2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dre09

Ok, I'm guessing the pump is at least that old judging by the fact that I had to buy the magnetic mounts for the system as well, it only had the brackets. I guess buying used isn't always cheaper. haha

Yea but you got one heck of an ATO. Best thing I bought for my tank.

dre09 · 05/02/2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by coonasssaint

Yea but you got one heck of an ATO. Best thing I bought for my tank.

Yup, I have high hopes for this ATO, I hate topping off my tank. LOL

04/30/2012, 08:23 PM	#1
dre09 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 76	Osmolator dead pump I recently purchased a used Tunze Osmolator 3155 and finally got around to hooking it up tonight. Plug it in, move the sensor so that it reads a low water level and the light on the head unit comes on but the pump never does. After cruising these forums I did the 9v battery trick and the pump still doesn't come on. I'm guessing that the pump is dead. Can I take it apart at all to verify? Or is this just a case of buying a new pump? Any suggestions would be great, thanks!

04/30/2012, 08:36 PM	#2
coonasssaint Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Abita Springs, La Posts: 103	The pumps are cheap. I bought a spare for like 23.00 bucks. __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75g Neptune Apex lite, Tek 6x54w T5s Reef Octopus bh2000 MP40wes and MP10wes Tunze Osmolator ATO AquaFuge External HOB Refugium HOB power filter

05/01/2012, 02:22 AM	#4
mattsilvester Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 3,282	will a normal small pump works with it instead? __________________ Regards, Matt "Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men." "Nemo mortalium omnibus horis sapit" - no man is at all times wise. "To a hammer, everything is a nail!" Current Tank Info: Mixed Reef with T5 HO

05/01/2012, 07:52 AM	#5
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 30,865	The pump is a sealed unit and cannot be opened. The pumps generally last 2-3 years and then need to be replaced. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish