Ampmaster 3000?

Dez · #1 03-29-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · #2 03-29-2009, 12:32 AM

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

Dez · #3 03-29-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

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 · #4 03-29-2009, 02:00 AM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dez

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 · #5 03-29-2009, 02:48 AM

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 · #6 03-29-2009, 05:09 AM

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 · #7 03-29-2009, 05:11 AM

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