EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40 Release Information
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sd75i_bnsf
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I was just wondering if anyone knows when the pumps will be released. I order one back in Feb and the online LFS I ordered mine from hasn't received any word when he'll get more in.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7296734#post7296734 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mattseattle
don't know how you derived power source out of controller in my message.
well, I was referring to the post directly above yours :
in relation to your post immediately following:
sorry for trying to make a "ha ha"
I didn't know there was no room for humor here
They're in stock now
phishlet
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mattseattle
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slide it apart...
BRISK495
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thanks Matt....also, is there a Dry gasket that needs to go between the "pin spacer" and the aquarium wall?? I looked everywhere and don't seem to have anything that looks like a hard gasket. I do have the wet squishy gasket though. The other thing is, the "bearing "press fit" seems to have a crack in it. I dont think it is supposed to.....I hope this pump runs better then how the directions are and what seems to a missing part and a cracked piece
mattseattle
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On the outside of the tank there is just the spacer that attaches to the motor. You adjust that based on tank thickness. On the inside there is a wet gasket that goes between the tank wall and the propeller head. It sounds like the wet squishy gasket is that.
As far as the crack...hard to tell but if you can take a picture and post it and we can tell you.
As far as the crack...hard to tell but if you can take a picture and post it and we can tell you.
On my unit the black disk goes betwen the dry unit and the tank. That's the dry gasket. There should be an orange disk. That's the wet gasket. In my instructions there is no mention of a bearing press fit. There is a ceramic bearing and a polymer bearing. Are you referring to the polymer bearing that gets pressed into the frame?
BRISK495
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I beleive I found both disks...they were stuck togehter....both were black. I am still a bit concerned about the slight crack...I can take pics of that but tried at least seeing if this can work since I took all my other power heads down....
The unit did start soinning but the outter basket was too!! It doesnt seem like it is really "attached" to anything and thus just spinning. I reread the directions and I beleive I have everything correct....IS this how yours are...loose??
From other side...
The way I think it should look and the propeller only spinny. I also noticed after I took this out of the bak and removed the outter propeeler gauge, there were small pieces....looking like they were broke or maybe poart of that cracked piece I saw earlier...I just wanted to make sure it wasnt the O ring or other important piece that could be causing the problem.....
The unit did start soinning but the outter basket was too!! It doesnt seem like it is really "attached" to anything and thus just spinning. I reread the directions and I beleive I have everything correct....IS this how yours are...loose??
From other side...
The way I think it should look and the propeller only spinny. I also noticed after I took this out of the bak and removed the outter propeeler gauge, there were small pieces....looking like they were broke or maybe poart of that cracked piece I saw earlier...I just wanted to make sure it wasnt the O ring or other important piece that could be causing the problem.....
Ok. Something definitely looks wrong on the wet side. The outer frame should be able to slip over the frame base and attach with a turn. There are grooves on the outer frame that line up with protruding plastic pieces. Oh wait a minute I see now! The magnet assembly needs to be flush with the back of the base frame. Did you tighten the hex nut at the top of the propellor assembly? This holds the base magnet tight into the frame base. You only have to tighten the hex nut by hand.
It should not be spinning loose as you describe.
And I had forgotten they were going to start making both gaskets black.
It should not be spinning loose as you describe.
And I had forgotten they were going to start making both gaskets black.
BRISK495
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YEs, it seems to be loose...I have a feeling that the polymer bearing press fit isnt working correctly or is broke. The pics I showed in previous posts must be the part that keeps this in place and keeping the basket from spinning...I will have to contact EcoTech to confirm. I appreciate everyones help. I actually put all my old pumps back in, unfortunately I was unable to get this to work.
melev
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7611929#post7611929 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by BRISK495
I beleive I found both disks...they were stuck togehter....both were black. I am still a bit concerned about the slight crack...I can take pics of that but tried at least seeing if this can work since I took all my other power heads down....
The unit did start soinning but the outter basket was too!! It doesnt seem like it is really "attached" to anything and thus just spinning. I reread the directions and I beleive I have everything correct....IS this how yours are...loose??
The way I think it should look and the propeller only spinny. I also noticed after I took this out of the bak and removed the outter propeeler gauge, there were small pieces....looking like they were broke or maybe poart of that cracked piece I saw earlier...I just wanted to make sure it wasnt the O ring or other important piece that could be causing the problem.....
Looking at this picture again, I believe I'm seeing a black gasket on the wall of the tank. The metal part goes inside the basket. From your later picture on Page 8, it looks like you took it apart.
The small pieces you posted may be pertinent. I would definitely contact Tim before proceeding.
