Maxi-jet 1200

bckane · 01/20/2006, 06:14 PM

I have 2 mod-maxi-jet 1200 in my tank....Its way to much flow for my tank I think...is it possible to maybe cut the flow down by cutting the Impeller down

Zaphod · 01/20/2006, 06:16 PM

I wouldn't recomend it. search for a tunz style mod that may help.

fishdoc11 · 01/20/2006, 07:03 PM

How are they modified?
FWIW 2 1200's should not be too much flow in a 38.

bckane · 01/20/2006, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by fishdoc11
How are they modified?
FWIW 2 1200's should not be too much flow in a 38.

noz cut down..with a wavemaker.......what I think is happening is the tank is only 12" wide.....the sand in the front and back get blown up on the rock work have to use the turkey baster everyday

abfleck · 01/20/2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by bckane
noz cut down..with a wavemaker.......what I think is happening is the tank is only 12" wide.....the sand in the front and back get blown up on the rock work have to use the turkey baster everyday

Go barebottom

fishdoc11 · 01/20/2006, 07:44 PM

And I'm guessing you have tried to point them away from the sand as much as you can with the mod. If you put the MJ's on either end of the tank and aim them both toward the center will that help? Can you get a new piece to replace the one you cut?

greatgman · 01/20/2006, 09:06 PM

why not use the venturri attacment that came with it
the intake hole is smaller just dont put an airhose/barb on it
should slow it up some

bckane · 01/20/2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by greatgman
why not use the venturri attacment that came with it
the intake hole is smaller just dont put an airhose/barb on it
should slow it up some

Can't do that because I cut the nozzle off

Agu · 01/20/2006, 10:57 PM

Best solution is to put a spraybar on the maxijet, can't do that without a nozzle though.

I think you're out of luck and need to buy new powerheads.

bckane · 01/20/2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by Agu
Best solution is to put a spraybar on the maxijet, can't do that without a nozzle though.

I think you're out of luck and need to buy new powerheads.

I need to find something to fit over the bottom of the powerhead.....so I can cut a new hole.....not as wide as the one I did.......maybe a piece of pvc just dont what size it is

cioutlaw · 01/21/2006, 12:53 AM

you could epoxy some tubing where the output has been cut off & then tee it into 2 directions to split the flow into 2 directions

or

possibly contact the manufactur to get a new lower housing I doubt that part would be very much. Customer service # is 1-800-822-1100.

Or try this http://www.hydor.it/inglese/flo.htm I have been using them on my MJ1200s & they work great so far. You will have to fix or replace the outlet for this to mount to the MJ1200

bckane · 01/21/2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally posted by cioutlaw
you could epoxy some tubing where the output has been cut off & then tee it into 2 directions to split the flow into 2 directions

or

possibly contact the manufactur to get a new lower housing I doubt that part would be very much. Customer service # is 1-800-822-1100.

Or try this http://www.hydor.it/inglese/flo.htm I have been using them on my MJ1200s & they work great so far. You will have to fix or replace the outlet for this to mount to the MJ1200

Thanks for all the suggestions......Im just going to buy new powerheads...

01/20/2006, 06:14 PM	#1
bckane Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miramar,Fl Posts: 1,845	Maxi-jet 1200 I have 2 mod-maxi-jet 1200 in my tank....Its way to much flow for my tank I think...is it possible to maybe cut the flow down by cutting the Impeller down __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: 75 AGA Megaflow ,40 Gal Sump/Refugium,6-54W T5 Lighting,120 Lbs. Liverock,ASM G2 Skimmer,2 Seio M620 PH,1 Percula Clownfish - Aquacultured,1 Fire Dartfish,1 Tiger watchman gobie, 1 Clarki Clowns

01/20/2006, 06:16 PM	#2
Zaphod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Acton,CA Posts: 1,402	I wouldn't recomend it. search for a tunz style mod that may help. __________________ - Nick Current Tank Info: 90 gal Mixed Reef

01/20/2006, 07:03 PM	#3
fishdoc11 catch and release Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Old Hickory,TN Posts: 13,237	How are they modified? FWIW 2 1200's should not be too much flow in a 38. __________________ "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -- Thomas H. Huxley Current Tank Info: 70 gallon mixed reef

01/20/2006, 07:44 PM	#6
fishdoc11 catch and release Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Old Hickory,TN Posts: 13,237	And I'm guessing you have tried to point them away from the sand as much as you can with the mod. If you put the MJ's on either end of the tank and aim them both toward the center will that help? Can you get a new piece to replace the one you cut? __________________ "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something" -- Thomas H. Huxley Current Tank Info: 70 gallon mixed reef

01/20/2006, 10:57 PM	#9
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	Best solution is to put a spraybar on the maxijet, can't do that without a nozzle though. I think you're out of luck and need to buy new powerheads. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

01/20/2006, 09:06 PM	#7
greatgman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181	why not use the venturri attacment that came with it the intake hole is smaller just dont put an airhose/barb on it should slow it up some

01/21/2006, 12:53 AM	#11
cioutlaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 477	you could epoxy some tubing where the output has been cut off & then tee it into 2 directions to split the flow into 2 directions or possibly contact the manufactur to get a new lower housing I doubt that part would be very much. Customer service # is 1-800-822-1100. Or try this http://www.hydor.it/inglese/flo.htm I have been using them on my MJ1200s & they work great so far. You will have to fix or replace the outlet for this to mount to the MJ1200