MP10 Problem

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McBarnacle

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My Vortech MP10 assembly is hardly rotating inside the tank, and I have no idea why. I've vinegered and cleaned the assembly and it seems to be in fine working order. I even ran it dry through a piece of cardboard and it spun perfectly. But when I put it in the water and attach the sides through the glass, it hardly moves. Any thoughts?
 
How thick is your tank glass? MP 10 has a limit on thickness to work properly. Did you just get this pump or you had it for a while and was working fine before?
 
Glass is relatively thin (6mm -- ecopico). I bought the pump new a couple years back from Foster & Smith. I just can't figure out why it'll run through cardboard but not glass.
 
McBarnacle said:
Glass is relatively thin (6mm -- ecopico). I bought the pump new a couple years back from Foster & Smith. I just can't figure out why it'll run through cardboard but not glass.
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when you said cleaned it .. did you actually open the wet side and clean it ??
 
McBarnacle said:
Yes. Opened up the wet side as instructed on their youtube vids and cleaned it.
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Hmmm may be open it again and clean it with water this time ? or if you are in the city and want to drive it over we can see it on my tank.
 
I figured it out. The propeller came unglued from the magnet. Apparently I need either a new magnet assembly (MP204 = $32) or I can try to repair it myself with glue. I have a feeling I'm just gonna get the new assembly.
 
McBarnacle said:
I figured it out. The propeller came unglued from the magnet. Apparently I need either a new magnet assembly (MP204 = $32) or I can try to repair it myself with glue. I have a feeling I'm just gonna get the new assembly.
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Go the new assembly route and eliminate future headaches GLWF
Bob



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I decided to try Krazy glue and it's working like new. Propeller had come off clean from the magnet, so it was easy.
 
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