Tunze Nanostream
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coralfragger101
Gone Postal
I'm not using the controllable but have 4 of the regulars. On two of the four, the plastic bracket has broken already. For the money these cost and the name behind these little guys, you would think that you shouldn't have any problems with them.
I have a "theory" as to why this happens. The powerhead is simply held by a plastic piece that looks like a C. This plastic looses some of its flexibility after being in saltwater for awhile and becomes a bit on the brittle side. When you try to remove a powerhead from a clamp that has lost its flexibility - it breaks.
I would like to see them redesign their clamp. Maybe two half C's that slide together to cradle the powerhead. That way the plastic wouldn't have to flex.
It would be wise to pick up a couple of extra brackets if you go this route.
I have a "theory" as to why this happens. The powerhead is simply held by a plastic piece that looks like a C. This plastic looses some of its flexibility after being in saltwater for awhile and becomes a bit on the brittle side. When you try to remove a powerhead from a clamp that has lost its flexibility - it breaks.
I would like to see them redesign their clamp. Maybe two half C's that slide together to cradle the powerhead. That way the plastic wouldn't have to flex.
It would be wise to pick up a couple of extra brackets if you go this route.
macawmagic
In Memoriam
i want to get 2 of the 6055's for my 75, but at the moment can't afford them. lol. I talked my parents into 2 of the 6025's for their tank. Maybe if I fall in love I'll put them higher on the list of things to buy. if you get them, let me know how you like them.
SugarFox03
Animal Behaviorist
I have a 6025 with no problems on the bracket. I bought it when it first came out. I am having a problem though, as I took it apart to clean it out, and now I cannot get the front plastic piece to stay on. I need to buy some tiny black zip ties.
coralfragger101
Gone Postal
I got mine maybe 6 months or so ago. Don't know if that's considered newer ones or not. Other than the bracket problem - I love them.
coralfragger101
Gone Postal
I took one of mine apart once as well and the fronts don't stay on very good. I ended up using a dremel on it to eleviate some of the pressure from the electrical cord that was hitting the front. With all that said - I haven't had a front fall off once in place.
fishyfish91202
New member
If you have broken brackets, Roger at Tunze has replaced both of mine for free. You might want to let him know.
MediaHound
In Memoriam
The brackets were redesigned with a different, less brittle, type of plastic. Tunze will replace them - PM Roger at Tunze, his username here is rvitko.
In addition, they also recently changed the shaft design to a Ti/SS alloy, so if you have a problem with the impeller shaft breaking, they'll replace them for you as well.
In addition, they also recently changed the shaft design to a Ti/SS alloy, so if you have a problem with the impeller shaft breaking, they'll replace them for you as well.
