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Mag Drives not firing up.

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boontonbob

I believe I have read there is common a solution for this, but can't recall it since it has been a few years since I read it.

I have a relatively new (6mo. old) Mag 9.5 that is refusing to start up. It has been unused for a while since I shut down by previous tank about two years ago. Can anyone enlighten me with any tips to get this pump going again. I did take it apart and cleaned the propeller unit off, but am still stumped.

Oddly enough, I have a brand new Mag 12 I plan on using when I set up my MRC1 that is also refusing to fire up. What the heck? I know these pumps are pretty reliable, so I hoping I can put my finger on the solution.
Thx
 
Phyl

Phyl

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You could try some percussive maintenance. If that doesn't work, a good soak in vinegar is a safe bet.
 
MikeNapoli

MikeNapoli

About a month and a half ago I did the same thing. (take it apart to clean it) And it didn't fire up. Turns out when I put the magnet impeller back in .. I cracked the magnet. Take it apart and inspect all the pieces. Chances are you need a new impeller.
 
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boontonbob

Gotcha Phyl - I did give the 9.5 an unassembled overnight soak to no avail., but will give it another shot this weekend. I tapped it around in a bucket to no avail. Pretty frustrating. I think a higher quality pump will be my next investment, after a t5 setup. Fortunately, I do have a 9.5 currently running that is working well. (knock on wood while holding breath!)

The Mag12 is another story since this one is brand spanking new. :mad:

I have heard of situations where Mags will run for years and then when reefers shut them, they have a heck of a time getting them to fire up again. Any other thoughts?
Thanks
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tcollins

I have a Mag 5 which, after cleaning, wouldn't fire up also. I kind of thought it may be a cracked magnet, does anyone know where to get replacement parts?
 
Phyl

Phyl

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You could check locally at TFJ Petcenter, Aquatic Obsessions or one of our other sponsors, or you could check with Premium Aquatics and see if they carry them.
 
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tcollins

Thanks, will do. I've never seen replacement parts on any of the web sites, but then again I haven't looked specifically. They may be under a miscellaneous heading. I live north of Philly, I'll check out the two local sponors you've mentioned.
 
Phyl

Phyl

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Out by Philly are Allquatics and The Hidden Reef as well. Good luck. I know we bought a replacement impeller assembly for a Mag 12 (replaced it with the impeller of a Mag 18 effectively ending up with a Mag 15) online a while back, but we haven't had to replace any recently.
 
RichT

RichT

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If one of our sponsors doesn't have them, I've gotten Mag impellers from Custom Aquatics . com
 
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Singlemalt

This is wierd but the same thing happens to my Ocean Runner. If I give it a little shake it starts up and doesn't quit until I unplug it. Plug it back in - another little shake and it's good to go.
 
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roncgizmo

Fairfield gardens on rt46 W had some parts for mag drives...I just bought a cover for a 5 last week
there..they also had impellers as well..
 
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