Mag 12 Safe for submersible return pump?

Sushiman · #1 10-08-2006, 10:39 PM

I've run a Mag12 submersed for several years. Still a goin'.

tranvictor · #2 10-08-2006, 10:44 PM

Sushiman:

I take it that you have no rust on your pump? So a dab of silicone does the job? Thanks for the advice I might try that till I find some stainless steel screws. Anybody know if Rona or Home Depot carry stainless steel screws?

Vic

fkshiu · #3 10-09-2006, 12:17 AM

You may have an easier time finding nylon ones.

If you're very lucky, you'll find SS screws at a local hardware store. I had to go to a marine supplies store to find SS last time I had a need for them (and I'm not sure how many marine supply stores you would have there in Calgary =P )

tranvictor · #4 10-09-2006, 01:00 PM

Would nylon screws keep up with the constant vibrations with the pump? Or would they wear out real quick, and I would need to keep a constant supply?

Vic

Tangman · #5 10-09-2006, 02:27 PM

Any Rona should have a large selection of SS screws, but I have never worried about a tiny bit of rust , but as Delphinus said clean off the rust and a dab of silicone will do

ed99 · #6 10-09-2006, 04:50 PM

I had a Mag 12 running as a submersible for 2 or 3 years without any trouble. I noticed a slight bit of rust but it seemed it was just a very fine coating on the surface. The screws did not appear to be breaking down at all.

Sushiman · #7 10-09-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ed99

I had a Mag 12 running as a submersible for 2 or 3 years without any trouble. I noticed a slight bit of rust but it seemed it was just a very fine coating on the surface. The screws did not appear to be breaking down at all.

Ditto. Just replace the cover hardware as required.