Pump & UV Dye

Black Mammoth · 05/02/2006, 11:47 AM

I'm looking at buying a pump off of eBay. The guy that has it was using it to cool his computer. The pump is discolored brown because of the "UV dye." I'm a little concerned about using this pump because of the "UV dye." Is there a way I can flush it out to make sure it is OK to use or do you think I should stay away from it? It is so tempting because it's a good deal. I'm just concerned about it messing up my tank.

What do you guys think?

trippyl · 05/02/2006, 12:17 PM

I wouldnt do it.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 05/02/2006, 12:37 PM

What sort of pump? What sort of dye?

sttroyiii · 05/02/2006, 01:34 PM

I cant imagine a pump to cool a computer would be any bigger than a powerhead. Its probably pumping some sort of coolant across his CPU. You can get maxijet powerheads for $12.95 online I think. I wouldnt risk the money really, it might not even work as good. If you are looking for something just to move a little water, the Aqualifter is $10-11.

Black Mammoth · 05/02/2006, 02:03 PM

This is an Eheim 1260 (602gph) pump. All it said was UV dye. I think I might pass on it.

Randy Holmes-Farley · 05/03/2006, 06:19 AM

Without knowing the dye, I'd be a little concerned, although I do expect you can clean it.

05/02/2006, 11:47 AM	#1
Black Mammoth Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lovettsville, VA Posts: 434	Pump & UV Dye I'm looking at buying a pump off of eBay. The guy that has it was using it to cool his computer. The pump is discolored brown because of the "UV dye." I'm a little concerned about using this pump because of the "UV dye." Is there a way I can flush it out to make sure it is OK to use or do you think I should stay away from it? It is so tempting because it's a good deal. I'm just concerned about it messing up my tank. What do you guys think?

05/02/2006, 12:37 PM	#3
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	What sort of pump? What sort of dye? __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

05/03/2006, 06:19 AM	#6
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	Without knowing the dye, I'd be a little concerned, although I do expect you can clean it. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

05/02/2006, 12:17 PM	#2
trippyl Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Here Posts: 1,106	I wouldnt do it.

05/02/2006, 01:34 PM	#4
sttroyiii Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 378	I cant imagine a pump to cool a computer would be any bigger than a powerhead. Its probably pumping some sort of coolant across his CPU. You can get maxijet powerheads for $12.95 online I think. I wouldnt risk the money really, it might not even work as good. If you are looking for something just to move a little water, the Aqualifter is $10-11.

05/02/2006, 02:03 PM	#5
Black Mammoth Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lovettsville, VA Posts: 434	This is an Eheim 1260 (602gph) pump. All it said was UV dye. I think I might pass on it.