MaxiJet sureflow 1600gph?

[dhnguyen]

What they failed to mention is that what grade of stainless steel is used. Anything other than 316 will rust.

 

[dhnguyen]

Here's a good trick to find out too. Take a magnet to the shaft, ifit sticks to the magnet even slightly then chances are high it is not 316 grade SS

 

[chewieee]

I have 2 maxi jet 1200's with the sureflow 1600 installed they have been riunnning for about 1 week now and they both make a god aweful HUM noise off and on every 20 secs or so , any ideas how to fix?

 

[wingmans10]

Yes, I made mention of my concern in regards to the quality of SS that they are using and said that others have had the same problems. Regardless, i'll still probly end up with having to replace the shafts with a carbon fiber one.

 

[USC-fan]

If you end up replacing your shafts with carbon fiber please post some pics!!

 

[wingmans10]

dhnguyen, mind posting pix of the CF shafts you have already used on your mods for USC-fan

 

[fat-tony]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11029656#post11029656 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dhnguyen
BTW.. It looks like Tritonaquatics finally updated their website with the new Gulfstream photos and info.

http://tritonaquatics.com/index_files/TheGulfStream.htm

last weekend I ordered a high and medium flow GS2 (newer version is shipping with a ball mount although still suction cup) I'll post when they get here

 

[ultra spikey]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11036319#post11036319 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chewieee
I have 2 maxi jet 1200's with the sureflow 1600 installed they have been riunnning for about 1 week now and they both make a god aweful HUM noise off and on every 20 secs or so , any ideas how to fix?

Mine did the same thing on my 1200. Its been running now for maybe 3-4 weeks, and its ALMOST gotten to the point where its completely silent. It'll hum for a couple of seconds, once every 10-15 mins.

 

[dhnguyen]

The carbon fiber rod you'll want is 0.098" OD (outside diameter)

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJDP4&P=7

You can probably find some at your local hobby shop as well, just make sure it's the right OD

 

[dhnguyen]

This place has better prices

http://www.nyblimp.com/superior/carbon-rods.shtml

 

[enemec1]

I just ordered the MaxiJet sureflow 1600gph, am I going to have a problem with the hmm, if so who am I calling with the issue? Just starting to prepair myself

 

[northbay-reefer]

Enemec1, make sure you press the impeller all the way into the MJ before putting on the shrout, that might keep it from making noise.

 

[enemec1]

put them in the tank tonight, they are way too loud. who do I call?

 

[macawmagic]

give them time...they should quite down

 

[macawmagic]

give them time...they should quiet down

 

[macawmagic]

give them time...they should quiet down

 

[ultra spikey]

I think i need to make a grill for the front of the shroud. I almost shredded up my lawnmower blenny. I had my finger on the switch to turn on the powerheads, and right before I was gonna push it, I saw the blenny sitting inside of the shroud. So, something to think about. Especially if you run them on a timer/wavemaker.

 

[Mr..Tang]

any one using the gulfstream2's yet????? They are on sell for like 15.99 for the high fow version!!!2400 gph!!

 

[Bryan]

Do you have a link to a site for the Gullfstreams. Haven't heard about them?

 

[Bryan]

Oops found it.

http://www.tritonaquatics.com/