Tunze Osmolator connectors

[Phyxius]

I have 3 of the Tunze osmolator systems running on my tanks and was having a problem with one a few times where the pump wasn`t turning on. I tracked it down to the white plastic electrical connector from the control unit to where the pump attach's to the pump leads. Where can I get these? There must have been a time where saltwater got in it or water and its rusted to where I cant even unscrew the screws. The other 2 systems are fine and have no problems. I know there are probably other connectors I could use with the low voltage but I really like the ease of these to use.

Thanks

 

[rvitko]

They are sold at Radio Shack as European Connectors, they come in a bar of 12 I believe and you just break of 2. Often though when this happens the wires will wick the saltwater up and corrode, you may need to cut back the wires if changing the coupler alone does not solve it. I usually find 6-10" need to be cut off to get to shiny copper wire, as the other wire will be black inside. Retin the ends with solder and reconnect them with the coupler.

 

[Phyxius]

Rodger,
Thanks for the info and I will pick some up. I also knew about the wicking up of the water so I cut back approx 6" on both sides and had re-tinned them already. I was just waiting to find out where I could get new connectors if possible.

Thanks for the help!!