Reeflo Hammerhead Gold Problems

[Bob Nell]

I had a similar experience, with a finished lower level, which is why I went to an internal return.

 

[padova335i]

any updates on the the seals?

just bumping this thread.. Im ordering another seal for my new pump as my old pump is "ok" for emergencies, but i dont trust it.. so new gold pump is going in... this old pump was leaking around the gasket and stopped so it bought me some time.. im making a few plumbing changes so the new pump will be going in.

my question is do these new pumps still require the carbon seal? or is it a better design now?

i know the seals (the stock ones) are considered normal maintenance but id rather have it work for many years..

basically replace the seal w the carbon one and use some silicone as well?
thank you!

 

[ostrow]

My new one about 6mls ago didn't have a different seal. I removed it and replaced with wazel's. Been solid.

 

[caolewis]

any updates on the the seals?

just bumping this thread.. Im ordering another seal for my new pump as my old pump is "ok" for emergencies, but i dont trust it.. so new gold pump is going in... this old pump was leaking around the gasket and stopped so it bought me some time.. im making a few plumbing changes so the new pump will be going in.

my question is do these new pumps still require the carbon seal? or is it a better design now?

i know the seals (the stock ones) are considered normal maintenance but id rather have it work for many years..

basically replace the seal w the carbon one and use some silicone as well?
thank you!

I placed PS-1905 $40 seal in 2014. It has been running straight solid without a leak since.

 

[fishyguy7]

Been running the silicone carbide seal for almost 18 months and still zero leaks.

 

[chamjack]

No drips from mine yet either. In year three now:bounce2:

 

[tkeracer619]

I'm using the US Seal kit and have been leak free for a while. They're great seals.

 

[padova335i]

thanks everyone! mine is still sitting,, im so lazy... installing seal and new pump soon along w new plumbing,,

silicone as well w seal correct?

 

[padova335i]

Hey guys... well I got my flame suit on....

I redid some plumbing today and decided not to replace the seal on my new reef head gold pump.. The thing is a monster... Figured i'll see how long it lasts. I do have the carbon seal too.. Just didnt feel like messing w the brand new pump, hopefully it will last five years...

my other pump started getting stuck and wouldn't always work.. So i fixed a broken check valve, put another ball valve in and cleaned up two more lines.

 

[ostrow]

Hey guys... well I got my flame suit on....

I redid some plumbing today and decided not to replace the seal on my new reef head gold pump.. The thing is a monster... Figured i'll see how long it lasts. I do have the carbon seal too.. Just didnt feel like messing w the brand new pump, hopefully it will last five years...

my other pump started getting stuck and wouldn't always work.. So i fixed a broken check valve, put another ball valve in and cleaned up two more lines.

Check it often. Will be lucky to get 18mos. My carbon seal is now 2yrs and rock solid.

 

[ostrow]

When you put the impellar back on, how tight do you tighten it?

 

[mirlush]

I've got three Reeflo H/B Gold pumps. Have to replace seals/pumps each year. Customer support started saying I've got air in the system: pumps are on closed loops, in and out in the water, no air bubbles. Wish their would be a pump where seal/ shaft would not corrode. Last time I've sanded rust on two shafts and painted them with epoxy paint. Those two have been running for over a year now. Keeping fingers crossed.

 

[chamjack]

No drips from mine yet either. In year three now:bounce2:

Year 4 and still no leaks since switching to the US Seal.:celeb1:

 

[ostrow]

I've got three Reeflo H/B Gold pumps. Have to replace seals/pumps each year. Customer support started saying I've got air in the system: pumps are on closed loops, in and out in the water, no air bubbles. Wish their would be a pump where seal/ shaft would not corrode. Last time I've sanded rust on two shafts and painted them with epoxy paint. Those two have been running for over a year now. Keeping fingers crossed.

Even with the carbon seals from this thread??

I've had zero issues.