Fixing shock from a euro reef pump. Possible?

njfish77 · 10/21/2009, 06:37 PM

Before i buy a new pump for the unit which is 120 dollars (ouch) I'd like to know if I can fix the problem by maybe siliconing something? Anyone have any experiance? I know my safety should come first so if not I will replace it but my pockets are kind of tight right now.

Shane Hoffman · 10/21/2009, 07:04 PM

You can try getting some silicone and sealing all splitlines on the pump. Inspect the cord closely for nicks and cuts. You can silicone nicks and cuts also. It wont be pretty but has worked in the past for me......

If your getting more than 20 or so volts out of it do something immediately.......

10/21/2009, 06:37 PM	#1
njfish77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 584	Fixing shock from a euro reef pump. Possible? Before i buy a new pump for the unit which is 120 dollars (ouch) I'd like to know if I can fix the problem by maybe siliconing something? Anyone have any experiance? I know my safety should come first so if not I will replace it but my pockets are kind of tight right now.

10/21/2009, 07:04 PM	#2
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	You can try getting some silicone and sealing all splitlines on the pump. Inspect the cord closely for nicks and cuts. You can silicone nicks and cuts also. It wont be pretty but has worked in the past for me...... If your getting more than 20 or so volts out of it do something immediately....... __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef