Has your Eheim 1262 ever failed?

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 09:02 AM

I have never heard of an eheim 1262 failing.

Have you ever had a 1262 fail?

Myka · 12/30/2012, 09:13 AM

I have backups for my pumps. Just buy a used 1262 from the classifieds for a good price and keep that as backup.

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

I have backups for my pumps. Just buy a used 1262 from the classifieds for a good price and keep that as backup.

I plan on that.

Never heard of a failed 1262 and was just was wondering if anyone has had one fail?

solitude127 · 12/30/2012, 09:20 AM

Might be good to have a backup just in case you want to soak the 1262 overnight for cleaning.

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by solitude127

Might be good to have a backup just in case you want to soak the 1262 overnight for cleaning.

Yea I got the backup thing.

Just want to know if one has ever failed.

Myka · 12/30/2012, 09:32 AM

Maybe you shouldn't have mentioned the backup thing then, and simply asked your question?

I haven't had one fail, but I tend to sell off return pumps when they are about 5 years old.

azjohnny · 12/30/2012, 09:33 AM

I do something similar, I have both a Sicce 5 and a Laguna 1500 pump as my return pumps. While I am running one I have the other removed and cleaning. I rotate them every 6 months

Its good to have a back up just in case

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Maybe you shouldn't have mentioned the backup thing then, and simply asked your question?

I haven't had one fail, but I tend to sell off return pumps when they are about 5 years old.

Backup? Who mentioned backup?

Myka · 12/30/2012, 09:37 AM

^ Oh sure, just edit it out...

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by azjohnny

Its good to have a back up just in case

You know it just occurred to me, I should have a backup!

One question though. Has anyone ever had an eheim 1262 fail?

JAustin · 12/30/2012, 10:13 AM

Going on a year now, no failure. I don't even have a backup.

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JAustin

Going on a year now, no failure. I don't even have a backup.

I used one for several years on another build of mine without even cleaning the thing.

cantonreef · 12/30/2012, 11:14 AM

I've used eheims for years and have never had one fail (that wasn't a maintenance issue). I have a 1060 that's 20 years old and still running.

markaren · 12/30/2012, 11:26 AM

My 1260 is old, maybe 12 years, never ever failed.

Fishbulb2 · 12/30/2012, 01:07 PM

My Eheim 1250 is abut 10 years old now. Never failed once, never cleaned once.

FB

fishresponse · 12/30/2012, 02:08 PM

+1 on having eheim pumps (1262, 1260) for years without any fails/issues.

GSMguy · 12/30/2012, 04:17 PM

My 1250 is 5 years old now 1260 is 2 years i think.

I have only cleaned the 1250 once in 2009

rodneyri · 12/30/2012, 04:24 PM

my 1262 is almost 5 years old going strong. awesome pumps

albano · 12/30/2012, 04:59 PM

Sounds like you want to know if anyone has had a 1262 fail...

I had a shaft break on a 3 yr old 1262... I run 3 of them on my skimmer, and have 2 extra for backups... I try to clean them every 12 to 18 months... They chatter and stop running when I've tried to run them on my emergency generators!

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

They chatter and stop running when I've tried to run them on my emergency generators!

Good to know. What type (Alternator type or inverter type) and what brand of generator are you using?

markaren · 12/30/2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by albano

Sounds like you want to know if anyone has had a 1262 fail...

I bet the technology is exactly the same between sizes, non fail.

cpllongjk · 12/30/2012, 06:08 PM

The only time a pump has ever failed on me was when I was on vacation for over a week and didnt have enough water in my top off reservoir. Pump ran dry for a day and then stopped working. I believe it was a 1260 though.

Giovanni · 12/30/2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cpllongjk

The only time a pump has ever failed on me was when I was on vacation for over a week and didnt have enough water in my top off reservoir. Pump ran dry for a day and then stopped working. I believe it was a 1260 though.

In this case the operator failed and I would not consider the pump as failing!

solitude127 · 12/30/2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Giovanni

Yea I got the backup thing.

Just want to know if one has ever failed.

oops my bad

albano · 12/30/2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Giovanni

Good to know. What type (Alternator type or inverter type) and what brand of generator are you using?

Alternator, 1 is 7000w Subaru, other is 6500w Cummins

12/30/2012, 09:02 AM	#1
Giovanni AKA Flippa Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: KY Posts: 2,207 Blog Entries: 8	Has your Eheim 1262 ever failed? I have never heard of an eheim 1262 failing. Have you ever had a 1262 fail? __________________ Giovanni Most of My Money I Spent On Whiskey, Women and Reefing, The Rest I Just Waisted! Current Tank Info: 180 Mixed Reef Last edited by Giovanni; 12/30/2012 at 09:34 AM.

12/30/2012, 09:13 AM	#2
Myka Reefing since '93 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 2,436	I have backups for my pumps. Just buy a used 1262 from the classifieds for a good price and keep that as backup. __________________ ~ Mindy, SPS addict. Current Tank Info: 69 SPS (73 gal net) established July 1/15. (HBD Canada!) ATB 840, ATI 6-bulb dimmable. Fauna Marin balling lite method.

12/30/2012, 09:20 AM	#4
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Might be good to have a backup just in case you want to soak the 1262 overnight for cleaning. __________________ 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

12/30/2012, 09:32 AM	#6
Myka Reefing since '93 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 2,436	Maybe you shouldn't have mentioned the backup thing then, and simply asked your question? I haven't had one fail, but I tend to sell off return pumps when they are about 5 years old. __________________ ~ Mindy, SPS addict. Current Tank Info: 69 SPS (73 gal net) established July 1/15. (HBD Canada!) ATB 840, ATI 6-bulb dimmable. Fauna Marin balling lite method.

12/30/2012, 09:37 AM	#9
Myka Reefing since '93 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 2,436	^ Oh sure, just edit it out... __________________ ~ Mindy, SPS addict. Current Tank Info: 69 SPS (73 gal net) established July 1/15. (HBD Canada!) ATB 840, ATI 6-bulb dimmable. Fauna Marin balling lite method.

12/30/2012, 09:33 AM	#7
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	I do something similar, I have both a Sicce 5 and a Laguna 1500 pump as my return pumps. While I am running one I have the other removed and cleaning. I rotate them every 6 months Its good to have a back up just in case

12/30/2012, 10:13 AM	#11
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Going on a year now, no failure. I don't even have a backup. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

12/30/2012, 11:14 AM	#13
cantonreef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 62	I've used eheims for years and have never had one fail (that wasn't a maintenance issue). I have a 1060 that's 20 years old and still running.

12/30/2012, 11:26 AM	#14
markaren Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Clermont ,Florida Posts: 634	My 1260 is old, maybe 12 years, never ever failed. __________________ Mark Current Tank Info: Oceanic 76G Half Circle/XP2000SSS/MP40Wes/Radion Gen1, Tunze Osmolator ATO...Maturing Stage

12/30/2012, 01:07 PM	#15
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	My Eheim 1250 is abut 10 years old now. Never failed once, never cleaned once. FB __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

12/30/2012, 02:08 PM	#16
fishresponse Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 644	+1 on having eheim pumps (1262, 1260) for years without any fails/issues.

12/30/2012, 04:17 PM	#17
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	My 1250 is 5 years old now 1260 is 2 years i think. I have only cleaned the 1250 once in 2009 __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

12/30/2012, 04:24 PM	#18
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	my 1262 is almost 5 years old going strong. awesome pumps __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

12/30/2012, 04:59 PM	#19
albano SALTWATER since '73 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katonah, NY/ San Fernando Ca./ Sea Isle City NJ Posts: 6,210	Sounds like you want to know if anyone has had a 1262 fail... I had a shaft break on a 3 yr old 1262... I run 3 of them on my skimmer, and have 2 extra for backups... I try to clean them every 12 to 18 months... They chatter and stop running when I've tried to run them on my emergency generators! __________________ ______________________________________ Jan. '11 TOTM Manhattan Reefs Current Tank Info: 500g & 200g acrylic DTs/2 separate reef systems

12/30/2012, 06:08 PM	#22
cpllongjk Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 1,066	The only time a pump has ever failed on me was when I was on vacation for over a week and didnt have enough water in my top off reservoir. Pump ran dry for a day and then stopped working. I believe it was a 1260 though.