MP40 ISSUE :(
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376577
Do they stick together without the glass in between?
I feel so bad, you have had so many issues with these things!
It seems I have issues with everything
I did not take the wet side all the way out...I didn't have time this morning
IF it comes apart again, I can test that......
OR I'll just take them apart later of this weekend......
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376577
Do they stick together without the glass in between?
I feel so bad, you have had so many issues with these things!
It seems I have issues with everything
I did not take the wet side all the way out...I didn't have time this morning
IF it comes apart again, I can test that......
OR I'll just take them apart later of this weekend......
meowzer
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376625
If you search out some other sites you'll find you're not the only one.
I very rarely go to other sites.....anyway you can give me a clue as to what is said
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376625
If you search out some other sites you'll find you're not the only one.
I very rarely go to other sites.....anyway you can give me a clue as to what is said
2quills
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Usually the issue is with the pin spacer. For thick glass on a tank your size the recommendation is to not even use the pin spacer. And since you said you are not using the pin spacer then you might as well send it back if it isn't going to stay. Not to knock your purchase but these powerheads seem to be a bit of a 50/50 hit or miss. Some people say they are the greatest while others have so many problems they end up returning them, sell them, or threatening to toss them in the trash. They have a reputation for quality control issues. If you ever check out the EchoTech Marine forum over on RC and read through the threads you'll find a plethora of people dissatisfied with the product and customer service. Sorry, probably not the answere you were hoping to hear. Just my observations.
2quills
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376641
NOPE.....not at all....LOL....The first one is holding great.....I will give this other one a few tests....LOL....and then contact ecotech if I have to
I love the 2 PH idea better then the 6 though.....haha....
I don't blame you, they are nice pumps it seems when all is well with them. This may or may not be the issue here but apparently the vast majority of these pumps where people are having problems with them falling off when the spacer is not the issue were because of a defective ceramic bearing that swells and causes the impellar to lock up and then somehow this causes the wet side to fall. From what I've seen they will send a new replacement wet/side for those with this problem. EchoTech is going to ask you to take apart the pump and send them pictures of the parts to determine if that is what this is.
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376641
NOPE.....not at all....LOL....The first one is holding great.....I will give this other one a few tests....LOL....and then contact ecotech if I have to
I love the 2 PH idea better then the 6 though.....haha....
I don't blame you, they are nice pumps it seems when all is well with them. This may or may not be the issue here but apparently the vast majority of these pumps where people are having problems with them falling off when the spacer is not the issue were because of a defective ceramic bearing that swells and causes the impellar to lock up and then somehow this causes the wet side to fall. From what I've seen they will send a new replacement wet/side for those with this problem. EchoTech is going to ask you to take apart the pump and send them pictures of the parts to determine if that is what this is.
www.ecotechmarine.com
For our FAQ's please visit: http://ecotechmarine.com/customer-service/faqs/
For how-to videos please visit: http://ecotechmarine.com/customer-service/how-to-videos/
If the above information doesn't help you, please call us at 610.954.8480 ext 106 or service@ecotechmarine.com
meowzer
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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376663
What was the issue with the 1st one?
They do seem pretty willing to help but geez, if I'm going to spend that kind of money I would hope the thing would work like a charm...at least for a couple of years.
WELL...it's kinda funny.....My starfish got stuck in it and lost a leg
of course I did not tell ecotech that
after the star got stuck it didn't work right....it squealed LOL.....BUT I only had it like 2-3 days....so they sent me a new wet side, and I sent the pieces they asked for back
Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/385139/mp40-issue#post_3376663
What was the issue with the 1st one?
They do seem pretty willing to help but geez, if I'm going to spend that kind of money I would hope the thing would work like a charm...at least for a couple of years.
WELL...it's kinda funny.....My starfish got stuck in it and lost a leg
of course I did not tell ecotech that
after the star got stuck it didn't work right....it squealed LOL.....BUT I only had it like 2-3 days....so they sent me a new wet side, and I sent the pieces they asked for back