Buying a 2 year old 6100, any problems I should look out for.

[yellowtruck75]

I got a really good deal on a 2 year old used Tunze 6100 with a controller and deco rock and was wondering if there were any problems that I should look out for because of the age. The owner assures me that it runs great.

 

[rvitko]

It wouldn't be a bad idea to upgrade to the new 6100.70 drive units, if for no other reason than at 2 years a fair amount of wear has likely occured and it will give you a fresh start.

 

[yellowtruck75]

How much does it cost to upgrade and is that a big task to do or is it just swapping them out?

 

[rvitko]

It is pretty simple, you just swap them out, they run $36 each.

 

[Rueg]

Sorry to jump in, but what advantage would the upgrade give? My 6100 streams are 3 years old now and seem to be working just great.

Thanks.

 

[rvitko]

The main problem is that you never know how well someone cared for a used item. In my opinion it is just simpler than inspecting everything and being sure it is thoroughly clean and it never hurts to have a spare of a vital part like a drive unit. I see it at least once a week where a critical part was neglected in cleaning and caused a pump to fail. Starting with new parts is just an easier way to go. Keep the old ones as spares.

 

[Rueg]

By 'drive unit' you are referring to the shaft, impeller and magnet, correct?

This?
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...en=PROD&Product_Code=T6100.700&Category_Code=

Thanks.

 

[rvitko]

That's it.

 

[Waxxiemann]

Roger,

Are those the only wearable parts in the pump? (sorry for the hijack). I have a couple of 6100s on order and I am trying to learn as much as possibly before they arrive.

Waxx

 

[rvitko]

That is pretty much it, like any impeller assembly they wear, depending on how well cared for they are you will need new ones every 2-5 years, the biggest variable is keeping them clean and keeping sand out of the pump.