Anyone got a dead vortech MP40/MP20? Or Live MP20 for sale? - Found one!!!! :)

christyf5 · #1 11-06-2010, 11:56 PM

FML. Just tried to replace the bearings on mine and broke the magnet on the impeller shaft (man is it ever soft!). Just thought I'd see if anyone had a dead one for parts before I have to buy a new dry side (which won't be happening anytime soon).

Alternatively, I think I can get a MP20 as I have all the "upgrade" parts for it if anyone has a MP20 for sale.

marie · #2 11-07-2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by christyf5

FML. Just tried to replace the bearings on mine and broke the magnet on the impeller shaft (man is it ever soft!). Just thought I'd see if anyone had a dead one for parts before I have to buy a new dry side (which won't be happening anytime soon).

Alternatively, I think I can get a MP20 as I have all the "upgrade" parts for it if anyone has a MP20 for sale.

I don't understand...you broke the magnet on the dry side? how did you manage that? the impeller is on the wet side. According to JL a new magnet for the wetside is $23

christyf5 · #3 11-07-2010, 01:34 AM

the dry side was very chattery and we determined that it was two bearings that had probably worn out (in hindsight it was only one and it was already off the main "impeller". So I took the dry side apart according to this thread. Technically it is the dry side impeller that drives the wet side impeller. Both have magnets on them but the dry side one isn't replaceable as it is proprietary and you have to buy a whole new dry side to get it.

marie · #4 11-07-2010, 01:53 AM

Your a braver person then me, I would of just sent it off to ecotech and let them fix it lol

christyf5 · #5 11-07-2010, 01:55 AM

well in hindsight yes, that would have been a smarter idea

BlueWorldAquatic · #6 11-07-2010, 02:03 AM

What exact parts do you need? most Canadian dealrs can get the specific part.

Ken