maxi jet mod mods

amstar · 03/14/2009, 04:33 AM

I know I have seen (I think) that there are some mods that you can do to the maxi-jet mod kits.

what are they?

INSPECTOR · 03/14/2009, 09:15 AM

Don't waste your time. Go get a coupe tunzes and you will be much happier. I have 3 1200 maxi-jets with the Sureflow 1600 kits and have nothing but problems with them. If I use my wave controler, when they restart they have a tendency to cavitate or will pump backwards. I have to run them continuously. But, they would still cavitate. Solved that problem by redusing the flow entering them aprox. 20%.

rfosgategt · 03/14/2009, 11:23 AM

+1 what he said, they are a pain...

but if the run all the time they do some major flow...

shelburn61 · 03/14/2009, 11:58 AM

I run 4 of the tritonaquatics mod kits and am very satisfied, especially for the price. They seem to be the best model from what I've heard. I rarely have problems even turning them off a couple times a day for feeding. running them on a wavemaker is asking for trouble though so if that is a must for you I would look at Tunze/vortech

superedge88 · 03/14/2009, 12:01 PM

I also run the triton aquatics brand high flow mod on maxijet 1200s, and it puts out some serious flow and has no problem turning back on after being turned off. Though I still would not want to put it on a wavetimer, it is just too iffy, can start rattling on start up etc.

amstar · 03/14/2009, 01:36 PM

I have mine running full go without being turn off and on. just wondering if there are some mods that you can do to them.

Ive heard of better shafts for them, and putting airline tubing on them? just cant remember where I saw it and what the use would be for that

03/14/2009, 04:33 AM	#1
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	maxi jet mod mods I know I have seen (I think) that there are some mods that you can do to the maxi-jet mod kits. what are they?

03/14/2009, 12:01 PM	#5
superedge88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 827	I also run the triton aquatics brand high flow mod on maxijet 1200s, and it puts out some serious flow and has no problem turning back on after being turned off. Though I still would not want to put it on a wavetimer, it is just too iffy, can start rattling on start up etc. __________________ DRILL IT!!! Current Tank Info: In charge of over 50,000 gallons of fish only tanks

03/14/2009, 09:15 AM	#2
INSPECTOR Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gainesville, Virginia Posts: 62	Don't waste your time. Go get a coupe tunzes and you will be much happier. I have 3 1200 maxi-jets with the Sureflow 1600 kits and have nothing but problems with them. If I use my wave controler, when they restart they have a tendency to cavitate or will pump backwards. I have to run them continuously. But, they would still cavitate. Solved that problem by redusing the flow entering them aprox. 20%.

03/14/2009, 11:23 AM	#3
rfosgategt Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 105	+1 what he said, they are a pain... but if the run all the time they do some major flow...

03/14/2009, 11:58 AM	#4
shelburn61 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,094	I run 4 of the tritonaquatics mod kits and am very satisfied, especially for the price. They seem to be the best model from what I've heard. I rarely have problems even turning them off a couple times a day for feeding. running them on a wavemaker is asking for trouble though so if that is a must for you I would look at Tunze/vortech

03/14/2009, 01:36 PM	#6
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	I have mine running full go without being turn off and on. just wondering if there are some mods that you can do to them. Ive heard of better shafts for them, and putting airline tubing on them? just cant remember where I saw it and what the use would be for that