MAG7 TROUBLESHOOT HELP.. it's stingy...

dnguyen1 · 09/19/2011, 12:17 PM

Hi guys, I am using a Mag7 as a return pump... after hooking it up to my sump it didn't run at first... took it out, unscrewed it and realized that the previous owner had glued one of the screws on, the notch was broken... no big deal it still seals (I guess)... but outside of the water when I started it up, it started working.

So I ran it back on the sump and it works fine, then I had to play around w/ installing a skimmer and tapped the Mag7 a bit and it stopped working...

I reached in a bit and the moment my fingers touched the water, I left a TINGLE/STING... maybe electrical current? It's just in the area around the mag7... any advice? I'm kinda worried, is this electrical? Shoudl I just write this off as a loss?

Thanks so much

SkullV · 09/19/2011, 12:37 PM

Yes, pull the pump and trash it. It is clear that the previous owner did not maintain his equipment properly.

dnguyen1 · 09/19/2011, 01:13 PM

no change it's repairable?

SkullV · 09/19/2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnguyen1

no change it's repairable?

If it's shocking you its done for. Keep the impeller if it looks good as a spare and get another one if that is the pump you like. I prefer Eheim pumps and love my 1262.

dnguyen1 · 09/19/2011, 01:22 PM

Crpa, thank you, I will try to find a return pump asap

09/19/2011, 12:17 PM	#1
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	MAG7 TROUBLESHOOT HELP.. it's stingy... Hi guys, I am using a Mag7 as a return pump... after hooking it up to my sump it didn't run at first... took it out, unscrewed it and realized that the previous owner had glued one of the screws on, the notch was broken... no big deal it still seals (I guess)... but outside of the water when I started it up, it started working. So I ran it back on the sump and it works fine, then I had to play around w/ installing a skimmer and tapped the Mag7 a bit and it stopped working... I reached in a bit and the moment my fingers touched the water, I left a TINGLE/STING... maybe electrical current? It's just in the area around the mag7... any advice? I'm kinda worried, is this electrical? Shoudl I just write this off as a loss? Thanks so much __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

09/19/2011, 12:37 PM	#2
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Yes, pull the pump and trash it. It is clear that the previous owner did not maintain his equipment properly. __________________ -Ted- Be cautious of those willing to share their "knowledge" but not their results.

09/19/2011, 01:13 PM	#3
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	no change it's repairable? __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

09/19/2011, 01:22 PM	#5
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	Crpa, thank you, I will try to find a return pump asap __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
AquaC ev-180 with Mag7 or Bermuda BPS-3C with Mag7	malac0da13	Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment	15	09/15/2009 07:48 PM
My Acans are Stingy EVERYTHING!!!	j2me5ku	LPS Keepers	19	12/28/2006 06:18 PM
stingy leather	Surferlopez	New to the Hobby	1	02/02/2006 06:03 PM
stingy leather	Surferlopez	Reef Discussion	0	02/02/2006 05:59 PM