MP-40 Opinions?

[jimsflies]

Well...I sent my MP-20 in again, they sent a brand new one back....just got it today. I ended up making a deal with EcoTech and am sending it back in again for a new MP-10 with the new wireless ecosmart driver and a spare wet side. Hopefully I have better luck with the newest version of their pumps. The MP-10 should rock (if it runs) in my new biocube.

[Bella127]

Well, swallow ...big gulp... One of my wet sides just took a turn for the worse. I am getting a stall condition on my controller. Took apart pump and can't find any obvious signs of wear.I will have to get a hold of ecotech.

[jimsflies]

How old are your's Pete?

I feel like when they start to stall it ends up putting more wear on the dry side (prior to stall...hence the reason for the stall condition). I think mine had worn out parts on the dry side.

[Bella127]

Just over a year. So I should send the whole unit in for service, not just the wetside Jim?

[jimsflies]

You should call their customer service. They will likely start you with a new wet side shaft.

[handlevandal]

I had a really bad start with my MP40, but once I contacted Vortech and they replaced the two I'd been sold that fell apart after a few days of running at a very slow speed with one of the newer models with the upgraded wet side. Evidently there were issues with the MP40's that were built early on but the wet side has been improved since. I've had it working fine in my 75G at about 1/3 the speed it can run at, but I did add a K2 at the back of the tank since the overflow was blocking the movement and I needed a bit more at the back behind the rocks to keep the sand clean.

I take the wet side apart every two months or so and soak it in vinegar and let it dry and then put it back together. So far, so good and the flow is awesome.

Another thing I noticed when figuring out where to place it was that if I had it too high in the tank I was topping off twice as much as usual, so I lowered it about an inch and that stopped it.

[pjr]

just curious if anyone can comment on their repaired/new Vortechs that were recently put in place....

[Bella127]

I agree

[CalmSeasQuest]

just curious if anyone can comment on their repaired/new Vortechs that were recently put in place....

I purchased an MP40w (DT) and MP20 (FT) and the Vortech battery backup about 6 months ago - Both have functioned flawlessly. When the ES driver was released, I upgraded the 40w to a MP40es and used the W driver to upgrade the MP20 to a MP40w (also had to purchase a new power supply.)

I just received the Apex WMX module so I can manage the Vortechs through my controller - Hope to have it installed and configured this weekend.

Personally, I love them. No heat or electricity in the tank, water currents created throughout the entire tank instead a stream blasting a specific area, easy maintenance, great controller...I'll never go back to a conventional pumps again.

[ROGERWILCO357]

I have an mp40 with no issues , an mp 20 no issues both running since late feb. bought an mp10 the button on the controller caved in and wouldn't work but the pump is fine . they replaced the board and all three units are working without issue . love the units no wires in the tank and no extra heat .