MP-40 dry side water resistance?

[woodnaquanut]

Out here on the left coast we had a bit of an earthquake last week.

I'm about 40 miles from the town of Napa (quake central). Many reef keepers around here experienced water sloshing out of the tanks. I lost between one and two liters. It seems the water sloshes over the sides.

Since this is right where most folks have their dry sides, I'd like to know just how much water can the dry side take? The weak point seems to be the power cord. Is there anything we can do to increase the water resistance at that connection?

 

[Alex Y EcoTech]

John,

The dryside on any VorTech pump is designed to remain dry. That said, exposing it to any amount of water can cause potential damage.

 

[woodnaquanut]

Well that's disappointing and a bit unrealistic. It is usually in a location that is very hard to protect from the occasional splash.

From a customer point of view, it would be a GREAT improvement to make the dry side at least water resistant.

 

[CODE3EMT]

You had an earthquake that sloshed water onto your cord I take it.... it's gonna cause damage somehow. That being said, maybe some epoxy around the base of the cord and housing area to prevent water from entering may help if your area is prone to earthquakes. Earthquakes are very realistic and water and electricity don't mix. Not trying to be a wise guy, just calling it as I see it.

 

[woodnaquanut]

You had an earthquake that sloshed water onto your cord I take it.... it's gonna cause damage somehow. That being said, maybe some epoxy around the base of the cord and housing area to prevent water from entering may help if your area is prone to earthquakes. Earthquakes are very realistic and water and electricity don't mix. Not trying to be a wise guy, just calling it as I see it.

I suffered no damage from the Napa quake. There was about a liter of water sloshed out of my 120G. A friend lost both MP40 controllers to sloshing water. Repair is $150 each! OUCH!!

That got me to thinking about the dry sides. They are a component you really can't move to a dry, protected location. The recommended installation is completely opposite to any normal system for running power cords.

What I find disappointing is the 'no water at all' response. Yes it is the 'dry' side but it lives in close proximity to water.

These pumps are not new on the market and not cheap. It doesn't seem like that big of a deal to make it water resistant. At least make them tough enough to take a little water spilled while cleaning and other tank maintenance.

Come on EcoTech. Show some innovation! Seal these dry sides up!