captain7359
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http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19841838#post19841838
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
Anyone know the industru standard seal number for sequence or reeflo pump?
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jfl14609
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not sure but I am thinking there is a pic in this thread with the info you need http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1792346
captain7359
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no that's just the motor data plate. I need the pump seal type.
Thanks though.
Thanks though.
Capt_Cully
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Pretty sure it's 7.
captain7359
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No Torpedo for you....
And I'm buying all the Ruthless Rye in Syracuse so you can't have any of that either!
Capt_Cully
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....8?
Conesus_Kid
Premium Member
Trying out that Grainger 68 might be a worthwhile experiment. Sorry I'm not much help here other than words of encouragement (and refraining from smarmy, non-helpful comments). :beer:
Capt_Cully
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Couldn't agree more! Totally hate when people pull that crap.
Conesus_Kid
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Slow night, Mark? 
Haffs09
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I'm very interested in this as well. At one point, I did a little digging into it and never made a decision on which way to go. You may try taking your pump to a pool place that services pumps. They may be able to tell you what type of seal it is and may be able to change it out for a few bucks too.
captain7359
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Jackpot!
About $15 at Grainger instead of the $40-50 from Reeflo!
Just a slight difference in with of the carbon seal face(actually wider than the reeflo), but other than that all the dimensions match up exactly. I'll get it in this week and see how it does, but I'm not too worried. Ended up being Grainger part # 1R317.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/FLOWSERVE-Mechanical-Pump-Shaft-Seal-1R317
Which is a Flowserve 68-062-214 seal
This should be the same seal as most of the Reeflo & sequence 1000 series pumps like the uno marlin, goby, barracuda, hammerhead, and larger pumps. The dart style pumps have a smaller seal.
Conesus_Kid
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Well done, sir!
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Capt_Cully
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For the record, there are a 7 AND an 8 in there,so I was close. Walter, you're welcome. Scott :rolleye1:
captain7359
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Yeah if you look at both part #'s....
What would I do without you Cully?
All kidding aside I still hate...errr luv u and will drop more beer off for frags next month.
When's the next frag swap? I'll bring my barracuda and do a bearing and seal change out for the mechanically declined.
I've gotten some concerning replies in the DIY forum about the quality and type of seal, but I'm thinking the Impenetra is just a trademark thing for a certain type of carbon seal. The original spring failures in the Darts look they they were from using crap SS and that contributed to the failures, which have been corrected. I'll put a call in to MDM & Reeflo to see if they will comment on the exact seal composition. I'm thinking they won't be too willing to provide what exact seal they are using, but I'll tear the volute off every month to check the spring and cup for degradation and report back.
der_wille_zur_macht
Team RC
They won't, I've asked.
I'm sure you're not the type of person who needs this advice but I'd be sure to have a slinger on there if experimenting with new seals. In the very least though it is nice to know that SOMETHING is available locally (read: instantly) that fits on the pump. I have yet to actually kill a seal on a sequence/reeflo pump (knock on wood, but I guess preventive checks and replacements are working for me) but it does seem somewhat common.
captain7359
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They won't, I've asked.
I'm sure you're not the type of person who needs this advice but I'd be sure to have a slinger on there if experimenting with new seals. In the very least though it is nice to know that SOMETHING is available locally (read: instantly) that fits on the pump. I have yet to actually kill a seal on a sequence/reeflo pump (knock on wood, but I guess preventive checks and replacements are working for me) but it does seem somewhat common.
THe slinger on the Marlin was pushed up against the motor face, so it wasn't doing too much good. not sure if it was accidently installed like that, or if it worked its way to the motor. Either way I'll be adding a small o-ring to keep the slinger in place or at least away from the motor a bit.
I'm also thinking of calling Flowserve to see what they would reccomend for a saltwater seal as they are just a component supplier and should be able to provide insight towards the proper material types.
der_wille_zur_macht
Team RC
I kinda want to know what Dolphin use for the seals on their amp master pumps, since they charge outrageous premiums for "special" seals. The difference between one of their pumps with a "Type 2" seal (rated for FW or fish-only marine) and a "Type 4" seal (rated for reef tanks) is almost $200.
