MaxiJet mod

[adnup]

More Power!

More Power!

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7257459#post7257459 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by david8956
amheck - yes. The thread in the DIY forum lists several props you can use from strongest to weakest. I started with the strongest, may have been an error in judgement on my part

Well more power is always better!

 

[david8956]

That's what I thought. I thought wrong

 

[Grain-O-Salt]

I have quite a few MJ1200's laying around. I have one of the AGA 120's 2ft x2ft x 4ft and I could definitely used the extra flow. I would really like to do this mod. I was thinking about checking out some of the local hobby shops in town to see if they stocked anything. Any of you guys in the area that have done this mod get the parts from one of the local shops? Morris Kohl is just around the corner from me. I talked to them on the phone today. He said that they have some props in stock, but not a whole lot. Just curious...

 

[david8956]

I don't know where that shop is, I ordered mine from a shop in Palm Harbor because I couldn't find any in stock around here. If interested, I ordered mine from House of Hobbies @ (727) 943-5800. The Dumas 3004 props (1.75") are only $1.25 each from them, and takes about a week to get them once ordered.
You are also welcome to stop by and see these working before you build yours if you want.

 

[oceana]

phils hobby shop has just abut any one you could want.
also archers will have them. both are in stpete

 

[Grain-O-Salt]

Thanks guys, I will definitely check both of them out. I will check with the place around the corner too and let you know.

David I might take you up on that. I might need some pointers on putting one together, if you don't mind.

 

[reefrubble]

David,I finally got one done. The first try was a dud,not much flow. I had to open up the slots,and man what a difference. That thing has some push. I made a rotator,but you need to mount these things to the side of the tank,on a pivot. Then you can attach the rotator. So now I need to make some mounts. Ted

 

[david8956]

These things do move a lot of water. Daddyjax used mine for a few days in his tank opposite a Tunze (1800 gph). It was obvious this MJ was moving more water than his Tunze. Will the MJ motor hold up under this use ? Who knows, but for the $ throw it away in 6 months if need be and get a new one.

 

[adnup]

I did mine last week with a mj1200 (thanks reefrubble)and I think in my 55 I could have a cool whirlpool!

 

[college429]

I just got my two maxijet 1200 mods in the mail. I had one of the originators of the mod do it for me for a reasonable cost. They came out great. Very professional looking. It looks like something you would buy in a store.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll put you in touch with him.

 

[BlitzK]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7330990#post7330990 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by college429
I just got my two maxijet 1200 mods in the mail. I had one of the originators of the mod do it for me for a reasonable cost. They came out great. Very professional looking. It looks like something you would buy in a store.
If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll put you in touch with him.

Did you get them from Matt? I got a few from him about 4 months ago, I had one impeller break but the rest have been just fine.

 

[college429]

Nope. A guy in California who has posted extensively on the subject and his experiments with this mod.
His Reef Central user name is "dhnguyen".

 

[reefrubble]

College,got any pics of what you got?

 

[college429]

I'll try to take some tonight an post them.

 

[reefrubble]

Thank you very much.

 

[david8956]

If anyone is interested....I bought extra everything when I was making mine. I have enough extra props, stainless rods, carbon fiber tubing, clear tubing, shrouds (already cut on my table saw like the one pictured at the beginning of this thread) - everything ready to turn your MJ 1200 into a stream in about 5 min. without having to hunt down parts / order by mail, etc. Only have enough for a couple, if interested pm me.

 

[Northtampatang]

PM sent david . . . .

 

[ROR]

Is there a link to instructions on how to do this mod?

 

[college429]

Link to thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=823609

 

[college429]

Here's Mine

Here's Mine

Here's mine:
Very similar to David8956's.

The outlet area is slightly different than david's: