Mag drive took a dump suddenly.

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by JediReefer, Mar 18, 2007.

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  1. JediReefer

    JediReefer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hey guys,

    I have a 60g reef and i have a mag7 driving a closed loop. Well yesterday dumb me wanted to test the overflows and sump level to make sure there would be no floods. I have all the pumps on the same power strip and i totally forgot the water level being too low for that pump. Now I cant get the darn thing to start at all, it wont even click. The line is primed with water and everything. Is there anything i can do to salvage the pump? Take it apart?
     
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Did it run dry or get warm for any length of time ? These 7's for some reason will over heat and warp up in the coil head rub your finger up in the void where the magnet sets see if its smooth and even.
     
  4. JediReefer

    JediReefer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I did run dry for a little bit and was pretty warm, I was out of the room. I will take it out and see how the magnet looks.
     
  5. JediReefer

    JediReefer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It started working after i reset the magnet, thanks!
     
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