mp40w keeps falling off

[Matt O'D]

hi folks

is there any reason a new unit set at the recommended spacing should keep falling off the glass? I've tried it at the next spacing to get some more grip. It held for a couple of weeks but has now started falling off again.

tank is 10mm glass, no creatures that would interfere with the pump

does this indicate dodgy magnets, can I do something to sort it out?

any help appreciated, ta

[powder]

have you got it running on pulse by any chance?

[WestMallingReef]

I had a similar prob with one...have you checked the propellor spins freely?

I found my problem one wasn't spinning as freely as the others, a quick adjustment of the wet side prop screw did the trick for me.

[jez]

Handy tip

Jez

[Matt O'D]

pump is in lagoon mode I think

will re-examine it this weekend re the propeller , thanks for that advice

Jez, I read somewhere about some new improved components and a driver upgrade being available for the vortech. Are these bits compatible with the older style pumps and am I likely to be able to get a driver upgrade at STM at all?

[jez]

HI
Yes we have yet to upgrade the pump at STM but should be able to do yours once that is done takes about 5 minutes over the wireless.

I had Ecotech out with me thursday friday and we upgraded a number of pumps to Gen 2 specs. Should have this up and running along with magnet upgrades in the next couple of weeks.

Regards Jez

[Roshan]

Are the Gen2 pumps now available to purchase Jez ??? If not any idea when they will be.

Thanks

[Matt O'D]

thanks Jez

just to update re the original problem

it seems the retaining screw was in fact a bit too loose. Tightening seems to have sorted the problem. I've left the spacing on 1/2 inch for now, although the glass is 3/8 inch. I'm assuming this won't do any harm.:)