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05-04-2011, 08:49 PM
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Vortech mp10es - help please
So, rumour has it that the cause to my problem (vibration noise from the motor portion of the vortech) was when my rbta and my mp10 argued, nem died, and vortech fell off of the tank. Anybody know any tricks to fix it, or do I need to replace the motor?
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-Murdoch 160 gallon Reef, almost all SPS, a few LPS, small handfull of Zoas, and 5 clams. LOVING the upgrade (now that most of the work is done!) My tank Journal: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=75924 
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05-04-2011, 09:31 PM
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Are you saying that the actual dry side or motor fell to the ground? If so, I guess you didn't use the glass mounts and ties.... If the motor bent or is damaged, then most likely you will need to buy a new one, and they are not cheap.
Please explain if the motor still works or spins up. If it does, is it just noisy now?
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 Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO) Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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05-04-2011, 11:05 PM
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Right from vortech says do not drop or bump the 10's as they are super sensitive. It comes down to what do u have to lose now its noisy and u will need a new one so why not rip it apart and see if maybe the magnets or something is cracked or loose.
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360 gallon sps reef, 180 gal sump, bubble king supermarine 300, 4xmp40Wes, 2 x 6215 tunze waveboxes, 4 ghl mitras 360 Reef Tank
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05-05-2011, 03:27 PM
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Yeah, it still spins, and pump water.... and no... I did not use any glass mounts and ties... oops!
I guess I'll see what I can do about MacGyvering it... if it doesn't work, well, I guess I buy a new one. Wes, you say the 10's specifically are sensitive... 40's and 60's not so much?
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-Murdoch 160 gallon Reef, almost all SPS, a few LPS, small handfull of Zoas, and 5 clams. LOVING the upgrade (now that most of the work is done!) My tank Journal: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=75924
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#5
07-15-2011, 07:38 PM
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You might as well take it apart and inspect it. Your warranty is shot anyways. My bearings were too loud and due too the big hassle with trying to get quick warranty issues solved I decided to replace the bearings myself. There is a posting on RC that walks you through the process. Bearings are alot cheaper than a new motor if that's the problem.
Last edited by Madreefer; 07-15-2011 at 11:03 PM.
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07-15-2011, 11:04 PM
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