questions about vortech mp40 gen 1

christyf5 · #1 03-15-2010, 07:03 PM

So I just bought a used mp40 gen 1. Do I need to do the magnet upgrade? Whats so great about it

Also, the wireless driver/ecosmart upgrade is mostly only if I have more than one and want them to "talk to each other" right? Does the regular driver still do all the different modes or is that only the wireless one?

TIA

marie · #2 03-15-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by christyf5

So I just bought a used mp40 gen 1. Do I need to do the magnet upgrade? Whats so great about it

Also, the wireless driver/ecosmart upgrade is mostly only if I have more than one and want them to "talk to each other" right? Does the regular driver still do all the different modes or is that only the wireless one?

TIA

I could be wrong but I believe the first generation had problems with magnets rusting over time and the new ones are better protected. I think the regular driver does the different modes because that was their big selling point when they first came out

Red Coral Aquariums · #3 03-15-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by marie

I could be wrong but I believe the first generation had problems with magnets rusting over time and the new ones are better protected. I think the regular driver does the different modes because that was their big selling point when they first came out

+1 Check the magnet and keep it clean any sign of rust or corrosion clean and think about a wet side replacement. Find someone with a gen2 to do a software upgrade from also check ecotech's web site on instructions.
Kevin

christyf5 · #4 03-16-2010, 12:38 AM

So it really needs a wetside upgrade then, not just the magnet?

marie · #5 03-16-2010, 12:47 AM

It's the magnet inside the wet side that might need replacing not the whole thing

christyf5 · #6 03-16-2010, 12:55 AM

Oh, ok, that makes sense. I wasn't sure if they'd changed anything else on it. Thanks!

Red Coral Aquariums · #7 03-16-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by marie

It's the magnet inside the wet side that might need replacing not the whole thing

I will find out but my price lists do not include just the magnet. I have just replaced the whole wet side under warranty for customers. The whole wet side is $79.00. if not under warranty. Find out where the pump was purchased originally and see if it can be covered.
Kevin