Ampmaster 3000?

[Dez]

Question. These are pretty old school right? Can you still get seals for them. I have one that's been sitting in my basement for the last 4 years. Don't know if I should even bother using it. Anybody still running the Dolphin Ampmaster 3000? Thanks so much.

[Tom R]

I am using an Ampmaster 3600.

It is a great pump. It is extremely quiet and uses far less electricity than most of the newer pumps (Reflo).

I believe you can buy new seals directly from Dolphin Pumps.

http://www.dolphinpumps.com/

Tom R

[Dez]

I am using an Ampmaster 3600.

It is a great pump. It is extremely quiet and uses far less electricity than most of the newer pumps (Reflo).

I believe you can buy new seals directly from Dolphin Pumps.

http://www.dolphinpumps.com/

Tom R

Hi Tom,

Have you ever had to replace the seals? That's what I'm worried about is that one day the seals gonna go and I'm gonna be stuck in a hard place. I've read different forums saying that seals tend to go every 6 months or so. This is an old pump that I got 3rd hand so that's what concerns me. Do you have backup seals or have you ordered any? Thanks.

Des

[wickedfrags]

I have run 2 ampmaster 3000's since 2003 without issue or replacing seals.

[Dez]

I have run 2 ampmaster 3000's since 2003 without issue or replacing seals.

That's awesome. I guess I just have to test it first before plumbing it in. I never got a chance to test it when I bought it because of the large fittings. Any idea what size the fittings are. I measured it and I have male threaded both in and out of the pump and outside diameter is almost 2 1/2" including thread. Seems awfully big. Thanks so much.

[wickedfrags]

The ones I have are designed to be used with 1.5" pipe - they come with a union at both the the intake and output sides.

That's awesome. I guess I just have to test it first before plumbing it in. I never got a chance to test it when I bought it because of the large fittings. Any idea what size the fittings are. I measured it and I have male threaded both in and out of the pump and outside diameter is almost 2 1/2" including thread. Seems awfully big. Thanks so much.

[Dez]

I see....I didn't get the unions when I bought this pump used. I guess I'll have to take the pump to a plumbing store to fit it. Thanks a bunch. You have cleared my doubts about using this pump.

Des

[Tom R]

Hi Dez

I have used my Ampmaster for 6 years and I have not replaced the seals yet. I am getting a bit of salt creep around the drive shaft. I just knock it off about every third month. You can buy replacement unions and seals directly from Dolphin Pumps.

Tom R

[Delphinus]

Dez, a little off topic, but could you stop referring to 4 years ago as "old school" ? :p

[Jack]

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=WP-AMPPSU

Looks like J&L has some left after they discontinued Dolphin pumps.

[Dez]

Dez, a little off topic, but could you stop referring to 4 years ago as "old school" ? :p

You are funny Tony :). Maybe you're just feeling old, ha ha. I just feel like I'm having to re-learn everything. I talk to people here at the fish stores etc and they'll tell me it's all "old technology". It's tough to keep up! I will try to refrain from that phrase hence forth sir!

PS you old fart! :)

[Dez]

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=WP-AMPPSU

Looks like J&L has some left after they discontinued Dolphin pumps.

Thanks so much Jack, I'm going to order them soon!

Des