I broke one of my MP40's!

freeswimmingfis · 02/25/2013, 04:30 PM

So, last night while cleaning the glass I bumped the dryside of one of my MP40's. It did not fall but it moved. At first I thought it was just not aligned, lots of rumbling, but I just could not get it to stop vibrating. I could see it was not spinning very fast so I went to turn it off. Before I could get to the controller it gave me the "fail error" flashing red/green.
I had noticed a few weeks ago that the dryside seemed to be "struggling" while ramping up and down, more of a hard torque than just the regular motor sounds. I also think it was not spinning as fast as the other was while in feed mode, so maybe it was going to happen anyway.

I unplugged it, took the wet side out and found the propeller was loose, but not able to spin freely. When I took the grill off a few pieces of broken plastic fell out...never a good thing.
Found that the wet frame was broken where the bearing fits into the slot.
The propeller, screw, shaft, bearing, magnet and washer were all in good shape. So I ordered a new wet frame for $10 and a new grill for $10 (had a broken part).
Less than $30 with shipping....fingers crossed....
This is not a defect of the MP40, I bought it used and I believe this was my fault that it broke.

Should get here by the end of the week. I will update here once installed.

R.W. · 02/25/2013, 04:40 PM

Ive had the same problem. Once you've replaced the wet frame section, it will be working fine again.

R.W.

freeswimmingfis · 02/25/2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by R.W.

Ive had the same problem. Once you've replaced the wet frame section, it will be working fine again.

R.W.

Thanks.... fingers crossed!!!

fishgate · 02/25/2013, 05:03 PM

You'd think for $2500 it would come with a lifetime guarantee!

GSMguy · 02/25/2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fishgate

You'd think for $2500 it would come with a lifetime guarantee!

2500 dollars? For what?

freeswimmingfis · 02/25/2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fishgate

You'd think for $2500 it would come with a lifetime guarantee!

Once I fix it, I'll make you a good deal.... Sell it to ya for $2000!

Midwestmade · 02/25/2013, 10:05 PM

No kidding! I will sell you both mine for $2000.00!

Dashiki · 02/25/2013, 10:39 PM

I'll take 2

fishgate · 02/26/2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GSMguy

2500 dollars? For what?

Aren't those things like $2000 or $3000? And like $6000 or $7000 for the big ones?

Dmoody · 02/26/2013, 07:15 AM

um no

Ostentum · 02/26/2013, 07:17 AM

I guess some dont understand sarcasm. After you replace a couple of wet sides they are close to 3000

SimonSKL · 02/26/2013, 07:24 AM

I went thru two wet sides in less than 2 yrs. You think for that price they should last longer.

t4zalews · 02/26/2013, 08:27 AM

Whenever I had a problem with the wetside I've always gotten a free replacement part from ecotech. Just don't break the dryside

freeswimmingfis · 02/26/2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by t4zalews

Whenever I had a problem with the wetside I've always gotten a free replacement part from ecotech. Just don't break the dryside

Aint that the truth!!

Dmoody · 02/26/2013, 10:59 AM

Right, because typed sarcasm is so easy to pick up on.

freeswimmingfis · 03/05/2013, 09:34 AM

Good news!
I finally got the parts from EcoTech. I replaced the wet side frame, and new grill as well.
Not only does it work, but it is very, very quiet too. It was a bit loud before. I had planned on changing the dry side bearings, thinking that would fix the noise issue. Glad I did not tear into the dry side.
So, for about $30, including a new grill, my MP40 is back in service!

02/25/2013, 04:30 PM	#1
freeswimmingfis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 622	I broke one of my MP40's! So, last night while cleaning the glass I bumped the dryside of one of my MP40's. It did not fall but it moved. At first I thought it was just not aligned, lots of rumbling, but I just could not get it to stop vibrating. I could see it was not spinning very fast so I went to turn it off. Before I could get to the controller it gave me the "fail error" flashing red/green. I had noticed a few weeks ago that the dryside seemed to be "struggling" while ramping up and down, more of a hard torque than just the regular motor sounds. I also think it was not spinning as fast as the other was while in feed mode, so maybe it was going to happen anyway. I unplugged it, took the wet side out and found the propeller was loose, but not able to spin freely. When I took the grill off a few pieces of broken plastic fell out...never a good thing. Found that the wet frame was broken where the bearing fits into the slot. The propeller, screw, shaft, bearing, magnet and washer were all in good shape. So I ordered a new wet frame for $10 and a new grill for $10 (had a broken part). Less than $30 with shipping....fingers crossed.... This is not a defect of the MP40, I bought it used and I believe this was my fault that it broke. Should get here by the end of the week. I will update here once installed. __________________ 60x24x24, 2-AI Hydra 26HD, PM R36+ sump, WB HY-5000 pump, 2 MP40 WES, BRS Duel reactor, LifeReef Skimmer, Red Sea 50 Ozone

02/25/2013, 04:40 PM	#2
R.W. Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 890	Ive had the same problem. Once you've replaced the wet frame section, it will be working fine again. R.W. __________________ 180g FOWLR "Sun bathing on the floor next to your tank is not, in any way equivalent to spending time outdoors."

02/25/2013, 05:03 PM	#4
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	You'd think for $2500 it would come with a lifetime guarantee! __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

02/26/2013, 07:15 AM	#10
Dmoody Artillery Drill Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairbanks AK Posts: 841	um no __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt Nuvo 38: Radion GEN 3 w/ Reeflink, MP10w ES, Tunze 9004, Tunze 3152, InTank media basket, Eheim 2000+, Custom stand

02/26/2013, 07:24 AM	#12
SimonSKL Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Danville, IL Posts: 1,918	I went thru two wet sides in less than 2 yrs. You think for that price they should last longer. __________________ Simon Mixed LPS and SPS corals Camera - Canon T2i with EF100mm 2.8f USM macro lens Current Tank Info: AG 92g corner tank and Marineland 125g, RKE controllers, Maxspect and Eshine LEDs, MP40WES, Jebo WP40 & WP25

02/25/2013, 10:05 PM	#7
Midwestmade Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Posts: 54	No kidding! I will sell you both mine for $2000.00!

02/25/2013, 10:39 PM	#8
Dashiki Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 199	I'll take 2

02/26/2013, 07:17 AM	#11
Ostentum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Porter, Texas Posts: 199	I guess some dont understand sarcasm. After you replace a couple of wet sides they are close to 3000

02/26/2013, 08:27 AM	#13
t4zalews 65g Ritteri Tank Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 2,673	Whenever I had a problem with the wetside I've always gotten a free replacement part from ecotech. Just don't break the dryside __________________ - Taylor - 65g - Radion XR30 G3 Pro x2 - Deltec SCA 1351 - APEX - Tunze - Vortech

02/26/2013, 10:59 AM	#15
Dmoody Artillery Drill Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairbanks AK Posts: 841	Right, because typed sarcasm is so easy to pick up on. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt Nuvo 38: Radion GEN 3 w/ Reeflink, MP10w ES, Tunze 9004, Tunze 3152, InTank media basket, Eheim 2000+, Custom stand

03/05/2013, 09:34 AM	#16
freeswimmingfis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 622	Good news! I finally got the parts from EcoTech. I replaced the wet side frame, and new grill as well. Not only does it work, but it is very, very quiet too. It was a bit loud before. I had planned on changing the dry side bearings, thinking that would fix the noise issue. Glad I did not tear into the dry side. So, for about $30, including a new grill, my MP40 is back in service! __________________ 60x24x24, 2-AI Hydra 26HD, PM R36+ sump, WB HY-5000 pump, 2 MP40 WES, BRS Duel reactor, LifeReef Skimmer, Red Sea 50 Ozone