LF old Maxi-Jet 600's for PM Kalk reactor

[Evolley1]

So, I purchased a brand new MJ 400 and soon realized that I needed the 600. I then ordered the 600 and realized that the pump size has changed. As a result these two new pumps don't work for my reactor. Does anyone have any old 600's lying around near the Lisle area?

 

[ostrow]

Yeah, the old MJ is now Cobalt. Those are the exact pumps (Cobalt manufactured before the line was moved to China, so Cobalts are Italian and a bit more pricey than the MJ line.)

That's by way of information. My old MJs are not reliable (seize occasionally, etc).

 

[Evolley1]

Ya, I just ordered the maxi jets under the Marineland name. So how do I know if the Colbalt's will work? I'd rather not buy a brand new pump and then discover that it doesn't work. I already did that twice already. What a bummer

 

[ostrow]

They will work! Same production line, same pumps as the original MJs. Honestly they work!

 

[Evolley1]

OK, if you say so. I think I'm going to have to start selling some of my old new equipment soon. I'm starting to pile things up.

Or I may just return the other two but I just hate paying $8 to return them. Thanks for the heads up though

 

[trackfast]

I have a few of the old 600s. Do you need one or two?

 

[Evolley1]

I really only just need one. I trying to determine if my pump has failed or all the other replacement impellers I bought are junk.

 

[trackfast]

Both of mine are in use but I can give one of them a vinegar bath. LMK if you want to trade. I'm located just east of the 5th Ave METRA station.

 

[kawicivic]

I have a Cobalt running my Pm Kalk reactor just to confirm what Ostrow is saying - he's giving ya good info!

 

[Evolley1]

Oh I believed Ostrow. I was just more frustrated that I had to find out the hard way.

Trackfast, let's make that arrangement. Perhaps let's schedule for next week. I'm going out of town tonight.

 

[trackfast]

Ok, LMK what days work for you.

 

[Evolley1]

Victor, thanks again for exchanging pumps with me.

All,
So the pump fits but yet it doesn't have as tight of a seal as the original. Yes there is an O-Ring but for some reason gravity is not on my side and the water is coming out. How can I possibly make this pump sit nice and tight so that it doesn't leak. I can use a rubber band but I'm not sure what else I can do.