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Coralgurl
11-24-2012, 07:14 PM
Anyone know where I can find a connector piece for my ato pump? The one I have is corroded and can not get the screws loose. We connected the wires with some kind of fuse connectors but it's not working. Thanks.
kien
11-24-2012, 07:38 PM
What kind of ATO pump are you referring to? You can use virtually any pump as an ATO pump. I myself have used 4 different pumps over the years.
Coralgurl
11-24-2012, 07:59 PM
It's a tunze. I've got a new pump but need to connect the wires.
kien
11-24-2012, 07:59 PM
Oops- double post. Not sure how that happened.
kien
11-24-2012, 08:02 PM
It's a tunze. I've got a new pump but need to connect the wires.

Ah I see. Sorry I haven't seen any replacement parts for those recently.
reefwars
11-24-2012, 11:50 PM
Pretty sure I have it at work I'll check in the morn Sheena
:)
gregzz4
11-24-2012, 11:57 PM
We connected the wires with some kind of fuse connectors but it's not working
If you have a multimeter, check to see if it's putting out 12vdc from the head unit when the pump on light is lit

Regardless, to test it you can temporarily twist the wires together

You can use marrettes to connect the wiring, then wrap with electrical tape if it's near water

I use insulated male and female connectors. You'll need a crimping tool
You can get them from auto parts, electrical, or hardware stores

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/large/dor/85561-007.jpg
Coralgurl
11-25-2012, 03:29 AM
Pretty sure I have it at work I'll check in the morn Sheena
:)

Thanks Denny!
Coralgurl
11-25-2012, 03:32 AM
If you have a multimeter, check to see if it's putting out 12vdc from the head unit when the pump on light is lit

Regardless, to test it you can temporarily twist the wires together

You can use marrettes to connect the wiring, then wrap with electrical tape if it's near water

I use insulated male and female connectors. You'll need a crimping tool
You can get them from auto parts, electrical, or hardware stores

http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/img/large/dor/85561-007.jpg

We did use some kind of connector, connected the wires and wrapped in electrical tape. The head showed it was pumping but nothing worked. Hopefully concept has one, if not I'll see if I can find the ones you posted. Manually topping up sucks. :mrgreen: