How to clean a Tunze pump and what to do about a driver alarm. - Page 4

JMaxwell · 03/07/2008, 09:16 PM

Roger, I sent the pump yesterday. Should arrive next week. Thanks.

JMaxwell · 03/12/2008, 01:04 PM

Roger,

Did you get the pump?

- J

rvitko · 03/12/2008, 01:11 PM

Yes, I replaced the motor and it will be shipped back today.

JMaxwell · 03/12/2008, 01:19 PM

Awesome. thanks.

JMaxwell · 03/18/2008, 09:13 AM

Roger, got the pump and its working great. Thanks. Was the motor blown or something? Was there anything else I could have done to fix it?

rvitko · 03/18/2008, 10:00 AM

No, the motor was bad, nothing you could have done.

Toddah · 03/26/2008, 10:41 AM

Hi Roger,
Is there a thread like this for the 6055's? I have 2 in a tank that has fairly heavy coraline encrustation. they are about 6 months old and I have been planning a cleaning. can you give me any pointers about disassembly or maintenance on these little beauties? LOVE the pumps by the way!!!!!!

rvitko · 03/26/2008, 10:49 AM

I have not posted such a thread yet but we should. It is pretty well covered in the manual. The basics are the same, just vinegar and a soft brush.

Toddah · 03/26/2008, 05:11 PM

rummaging around looking for my manual. Is there a cartridge type of removable magnet on a 6055 or is the motor a stand alone unit?
I did not disassemble it to look before I put it in the tank.

rvitko · 03/27/2008, 08:57 AM

You can download a manual on tunze.com, it has a standard removable magnet like any powerhead. The shaft however is permanently fixed in the motor and should not be removed.

Toddah · 03/27/2008, 05:15 PM

Thank you, now I don't have to divorce the wife because SHE lost the manual for MY pumps

tamphuong · 03/30/2008, 11:56 PM

Roger,

I sending my pump 6100.10 + driver to you for service ,as I expect its driver is bad : alarm sets off, I did clean pump, took it apart dip them in vinegar overnight, could not help. Please let me know, it comes from Tustin, CA 92780

rvitko · 03/31/2008, 09:36 AM

Is your information in the box? I get too many emails and posts in a day to keep up if the information to conact you is not inside the box.

tamphuong · 03/31/2008, 02:24 PM

Yes. it on the box. And my # on the paper(714) 856 9957 and tphuongusa@yahoo.com is updated one.

tamphuong · 03/31/2008, 02:29 PM

FYI: It been sent to you about 1 year ago with same issue.

bwatling · 04/01/2008, 05:17 PM

Just wanted to give kudos to Roger for all the help provided when my 9020 went down with a bad motor block. Appreciate all the PMs while I was trying to get this figured out. Thanks to you, should have it up and skimming soon.

Brad

rvitko · 04/02/2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks, we are sending your parts today.

tamphuong · 04/03/2008, 09:56 PM

Roger, How my pump 6100.01 at your shop.? I going to send other one to you, FYI: it washed by vinegar over nite. It runs well for awhile then stop. So give me a signal to send out to you. Thank.

rvitko · 04/04/2008, 08:58 AM

Your pump was repaired and sent back yesterday.

tamphuong · 04/04/2008, 09:52 PM

Roger: Many thanks to you.

Psyire · 04/08/2008, 05:03 PM

Roger,

Is it ok to run the my tunze's in a bucket/pail with 4:1 (water:vinegar) mix for a day or so to clean them out? (and off) I would just run them at 30% power and leave them in the pail/bucket)

Thanks

rvitko · 04/09/2008, 08:34 AM

Yes but you do need to also disassemble them to be sure that the upper bearing is clean. Sometimes running them in vinegar alone is not sufficient and you need to actually scrub and pick the calcium off of the parts.

Psyire · 04/09/2008, 09:46 AM

Alright, thanks Rogers.

agent6473 · 05/14/2008, 10:11 AM

I have an older 6000 pump which is setting off the alarm, but it has been thoroughly cleaned. As soon as I plug it back in, alarm goes off right away and nothing happens. Obviously not under warranty. Can I send it in to you for repair, and if so what would I be looking at for service costs? Is it worth it to repair?

Thanks,
Chris

rvitko · 05/14/2008, 10:17 AM

Yes send it in, my guess would be something has happened to the motor so you are looking at about $90 worst case. I think it is worth repairing.

03/07/2008, 09:16 PM	#76
JMaxwell Most Interesting Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 271	Roger, I sent the pump yesterday. Should arrive next week. Thanks. __________________ His reef is visible from space. JSM Current Tank Info: 225g custom display mixed reef, 100g sump/refugium Last edited by JMaxwell; 03/07/2008 at 09:27 PM.

03/12/2008, 01:04 PM	#77
JMaxwell Most Interesting Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 271	Roger, Did you get the pump? - J __________________ His reef is visible from space. JSM Current Tank Info: 225g custom display mixed reef, 100g sump/refugium

03/12/2008, 01:11 PM	#78
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Yes, I replaced the motor and it will be shipped back today. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/12/2008, 01:19 PM	#79
JMaxwell Most Interesting Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 271	Awesome. thanks. __________________ His reef is visible from space. JSM Current Tank Info: 225g custom display mixed reef, 100g sump/refugium

03/18/2008, 09:13 AM	#80
JMaxwell Most Interesting Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach Posts: 271	Roger, got the pump and its working great. Thanks. Was the motor blown or something? Was there anything else I could have done to fix it? __________________ His reef is visible from space. JSM Current Tank Info: 225g custom display mixed reef, 100g sump/refugium

03/18/2008, 10:00 AM	#81
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	No, the motor was bad, nothing you could have done. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/26/2008, 10:41 AM	#82
Toddah Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southern Wisconsin (Brrrrrrr) Sometimes we see temps above 0 for weeks on end. Posts: 179	Hi Roger, Is there a thread like this for the 6055's? I have 2 in a tank that has fairly heavy coraline encrustation. they are about 6 months old and I have been planning a cleaning. can you give me any pointers about disassembly or maintenance on these little beauties? LOVE the pumps by the way!!!!!!

03/26/2008, 10:49 AM	#83
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	I have not posted such a thread yet but we should. It is pretty well covered in the manual. The basics are the same, just vinegar and a soft brush. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/26/2008, 05:11 PM	#84
Toddah Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southern Wisconsin (Brrrrrrr) Sometimes we see temps above 0 for weeks on end. Posts: 179	*where is the #@M manual rummaging around looking for my manual. Is there a cartridge type of removable magnet on a 6055 or is the motor a stand alone unit? I did not disassemble it to look before I put it in the tank.

03/27/2008, 08:57 AM	#85
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	You can download a manual on tunze.com, it has a standard removable magnet like any powerhead. The shaft however is permanently fixed in the motor and should not be removed. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/27/2008, 05:15 PM	#86
Toddah Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southern Wisconsin (Brrrrrrr) Sometimes we see temps above 0 for weeks on end. Posts: 179	Thanks Roger Great Service as always Thank you, now I don't have to divorce the wife because SHE lost the manual for MY pumps

03/30/2008, 11:56 PM	#87
tamphuong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tustin ,orange Posts: 898	Roger, I sending my pump 6100.10 + driver to you for service ,as I expect its driver is bad : alarm sets off, I did clean pump, took it apart dip them in vinegar overnight, could not help. Please let me know, it comes from Tustin, CA 92780

03/31/2008, 09:36 AM	#88
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Is your information in the box? I get too many emails and posts in a day to keep up if the information to conact you is not inside the box. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

03/31/2008, 02:24 PM	#89
tamphuong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tustin ,orange Posts: 898	Yes. it on the box. And my # on the paper(714) 856 9957 and tphuongusa@yahoo.com is updated one.

03/31/2008, 02:29 PM	#90
tamphuong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tustin ,orange Posts: 898	FYI: It been sent to you about 1 year ago with same issue.

04/01/2008, 05:17 PM	#91
bwatling Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5	Just wanted to give kudos to Roger for all the help provided when my 9020 went down with a bad motor block. Appreciate all the PMs while I was trying to get this figured out. Thanks to you, should have it up and skimming soon. Brad

04/02/2008, 09:05 AM	#92
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Thanks, we are sending your parts today. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/03/2008, 09:56 PM	#93
tamphuong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tustin ,orange Posts: 898	Roger, How my pump 6100.01 at your shop.? I going to send other one to you, FYI: it washed by vinegar over nite. It runs well for awhile then stop. So give me a signal to send out to you. Thank.

04/04/2008, 08:58 AM	#94
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Your pump was repaired and sent back yesterday. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/04/2008, 09:52 PM	#95
tamphuong Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tustin ,orange Posts: 898	Roger: Many thanks to you.

04/08/2008, 05:03 PM	#96
Psyire Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,870	Roger, Is it ok to run the my tunze's in a bucket/pail with 4:1 (water:vinegar) mix for a day or so to clean them out? (and off) I would just run them at 30% power and leave them in the pail/bucket) Thanks

04/09/2008, 08:34 AM	#97
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Yes but you do need to also disassemble them to be sure that the upper bearing is clean. Sometimes running them in vinegar alone is not sufficient and you need to actually scrub and pick the calcium off of the parts. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish

04/09/2008, 09:46 AM	#98
Psyire Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,870	Alright, thanks Rogers.

05/14/2008, 10:11 AM	#99
agent6473 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 56	I have an older 6000 pump which is setting off the alarm, but it has been thoroughly cleaned. As soon as I plug it back in, alarm goes off right away and nothing happens. Obviously not under warranty. Can I send it in to you for repair, and if so what would I be looking at for service costs? Is it worth it to repair? Thanks, Chris

05/14/2008, 10:17 AM	#100
rvitko RC Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Austin Texas USA Posts: 35,785	Yes send it in, my guess would be something has happened to the motor so you are looking at about $90 worst case. I think it is worth repairing. __________________ Roger Vitko Tunze USA "He's for every one of us, stands for every one of us, he'll save every man, woman and child in a mighty Flash!" Current Tank Info: 210 gallon planted tank with Altum Angelfish