MP40W through 3/4" glass

nasotang · 04/19/2010, 04:34 PM

Has anyone installed a MP40 on a tank with 3/4" glass?

I've read stories of the pump slipping down the sides of tanks with 1/2" glass. I'm wondering if I should even try if my tank will be made of 3/4" glass or just stick with Tunze.

MBVette · 04/19/2010, 05:57 PM

It will be fine, you just need to take off the rubber cover and they stick. Also be sure to use the sticky things they give you to hold the wire up as a backup. I did not do that originally and it slid down, but since then I have had no problems.

nasotang · 04/20/2010, 09:52 AM

cool.Thanks for the advice.

solitude127 · 04/20/2010, 09:09 PM

My dad has 2 on 3/4" acrylic with no problem.

Joel A · 04/20/2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBVette

It will be fine, you just need to take off the rubber cover and they stick. Also be sure to use the sticky things they give you to hold the wire up as a backup. I did not do that originally and it slid down, but since then I have had no problems.

anyone else have issues with the "sticky things" that are supposed to hold the wire up? Mine never stay stuck on the glass, they always fall off.. i've been through like 10 of them..

tylorarm · 04/20/2010, 10:38 PM

I have 19mm glass, i think slightly thicker than 3/4". My sticky things seem to stay on. Every now and again one of the powerheads falls off though. I have 4 so not a major problem as when they fall off they quit working, so don't blow sand all around or anything nasty, just less flow.

Fishman1908 · 04/20/2010, 11:13 PM

They are adjustable which a lot of people don't realise.

Around the rim is a castle effect which when turned they slot closer or further away which allows the magnet to be closer when the glass is thicker.

Robin

psuhurdler · 01/13/2012, 04:35 PM

3\4 glass when i take the rubber piece off on the dry side, when putting the dry side on the glass do i use that round rubber skinny piece still bfor putting the dry motor on

tkeracer619 · 01/13/2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel A

anyone else have issues with the "sticky things" that are supposed to hold the wire up? Mine never stay stuck on the glass, they always fall off.. i've been through like 10 of them..

If you have glass peel off the double side tape, hit the plastic with some 80 grit sandpaper and use a dab of silicone. Easy to get off with a razorblade and will stay put until you choose to remove it.

04/19/2010, 04:34 PM	#1
nasotang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SF Bay Posts: 576	MP40W through 3/4" glass Has anyone installed a MP40 on a tank with 3/4" glass? I've read stories of the pump slipping down the sides of tanks with 1/2" glass. I'm wondering if I should even try if my tank will be made of 3/4" glass or just stick with Tunze. __________________ -Mike Current Tank Info: ELOS 120XL , PowerModule 10x54 watt, Vortech MP40, BK250 Internal, Custom Sump 2010-210 reef , (2)400w MH Luminarc , 50 gallon sump, 18 gallon refugiu, 30 gallon r-DSB, BK250 internal, OM-8way

04/20/2010, 09:52 AM	#3
nasotang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SF Bay Posts: 576	cool.Thanks for the advice. __________________ -Mike Current Tank Info: ELOS 120XL , PowerModule 10x54 watt, Vortech MP40, BK250 Internal, Custom Sump 2010-210 reef , (2)400w MH Luminarc , 50 gallon sump, 18 gallon refugiu, 30 gallon r-DSB, BK250 internal, OM-8way

04/20/2010, 09:09 PM	#4
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	My dad has 2 on 3/4" acrylic with no problem. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

01/13/2012, 04:35 PM	#8
psuhurdler Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 9	3\4 3\4 glass when i take the rubber piece off on the dry side, when putting the dry side on the glass do i use that round rubber skinny piece still bfor putting the dry motor on

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04/19/2010, 05:57 PM	#2
MBVette Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 327	It will be fine, you just need to take off the rubber cover and they stick. Also be sure to use the sticky things they give you to hold the wire up as a backup. I did not do that originally and it slid down, but since then I have had no problems.

04/20/2010, 10:38 PM	#6
tylorarm Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 759	I have 19mm glass, i think slightly thicker than 3/4". My sticky things seem to stay on. Every now and again one of the powerheads falls off though. I have 4 so not a major problem as when they fall off they quit working, so don't blow sand all around or anything nasty, just less flow.

04/20/2010, 11:13 PM	#7
Fishman1908 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coventry England Posts: 4	They are adjustable which a lot of people don't realise. Around the rim is a castle effect which when turned they slot closer or further away which allows the magnet to be closer when the glass is thicker. Robin