MP10 trouble

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  1. ivanbosk

    ivanbosk Feather Duster

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    Hi All,

    Got a new MP10 for Christmas. Out of the box the light flashes green, red. Any ideas? Their website has a very limited set of info. Tried to reset the pump, but didn't work. Thanks.
     
    ivanbosk, Dec 25, 2013
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  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I'm sorry I can't help on the light but congratulations on an awesome gift!
     
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  3. Ducncover

    Ducncover Skunk Shrimp

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    Try unplugging it and doing a reset... There are great videos on YouTube. The instructions included with the pumps are pretty weak...
     
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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Does the propeller spin freely? I believe that's the stall error code which usually means that something is hanging up or the motor and wet-side aren't aligned properly.
     
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  5. 3lilbrats

    3lilbrats Feather Duster

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    Merry Christmas. And congrats on a great pump. Here is the full manual for the pump http://ecotechmarine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/FULLMANUAL_Revision1.22.pdf


    Start from the bottom up. Good luck
     
    3lilbrats, Dec 26, 2013
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  6. ivanbosk

    ivanbosk Feather Duster

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    Thanks for the link. I got the wet side apart. The ceramic covering on the main shaft is all broken up. I removed the pieces and the pump is working. Should i run the pump without the ceramic covering? Thanks for all the assistance.
     
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  7. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I would contact them before you proceed. Running it without could cause more damage, and I'm sure they will have a new part to you quickly.
     
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  8. 3lilbrats

    3lilbrats Feather Duster

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    I agree with mike, hey should give you a replacement. The ceramic is what helps the impeller move as it work similar to a ball bearing.

    I would go to the store where it was purchase from and see if they replace it for you and then they'll deal with ecotech.

    Best of luck!
     
    3lilbrats, Dec 27, 2013
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