mp10 reduced power?

[xCry0x]

Has anyone noticed that their MP10 seems to produce less flow over time?

 

Not sure if I am going crazy, I have had mine for a while, manufacture date is 2011.

 

Used to be that 100 caused a storm in my tank, noticeably moving sand on my sandbed away from the opposite side wall. I always ran it more in the 60-70% range. I can crank it up to 100% now and it doesn't seem to give the same oomph it did before.

 

And yes I clean the thing =)

[Elizabeth94]

My mp10 was running for two years straight and never lost its power, however I ran mine at about 40%. At one point I was able to pump it up higher and it would not move my sand around but I think it was because of the biofilm that was holding the sand together.

 

Maybe you have a thick biofilm on your sand that is holding it all in place. Or maybe it's losing power, idk lol

[xCry0x]

Yea - it is hard for me to say with any certainty. I have google searched a bit over the past ~6 months and never saw anyone else say anything.

It is also hard since people upgrade so often in the hobby not many people who run things consistently long term lol. I have had to have had this running for some 3-4 years continuously at this point. Hard to remember perfectly if this is how it always was, I just kind of realized one day that it seemed sort of weak and in a 20g tank 100% should be blowing things sideways.

[Tamberav]

I have an MP10 I have been using since 2012, I don't think it has lost power. It will slow down if it is due for a good vinegar bath though.

 

Did you open it and inspect the propeller? Sometimes snails will get inside a mp10 and cause bends/chips in the propeller which would probably alter flow.

[martinicu]

I have a question folks. I have a 12 gallon long and a nano hydor 240 on one end. Also a ac 70 in the middle. I need to add more flow from the other end. Is mp10qwD overkill is jebao a better idea. I think the hydor raise the temperature in the tank and cause higher rate of evaporation. All thoughts welcome

[HarryPotter]

I have a question folks. I have a 12 gallon long and a nano hydor 240 on one end. Also a ac 70 in the middle. I need to add more flow from the other end. Is mp10qwD overkill is jebao a better idea. I think the hydor raise the temperature in the tank and cause higher rate of evaporation. All thoughts welcome

 

You could use a MP10 without the 240. MP10 is more than enough, plus adds little to no heat as the motor is external.

[Mikeymikemike]

your sand has built a biofilm and also been compatacted by the water over time. This is good. crank it up!

[Veng]

I highly suspect you're getting biofilm/gunk that grows in your sand that keeps it more resistant to blowing around rather than a new fresh tank. Also, most of the stuff that would blow around has over time blown around to dead spots in the tank.

[martinicu]

Thank you Mr.Potter those were my thoughts. I just was worried about being able to aim it.

[xCry0x]

I must be crazy then. Have a mag 5 return and mp10 on full and don't feel like there is enough flow =p.

 

I use the sand as an example of something I would expect to get blown around on a 21" long tank with a mp10 going full speed.. Especially with oolite sand.

 

Will keep an eye on it, in hardcore tank fiddling mode right now.

[reefist]

Have your corals grown?

[xCry0x]

That isn't really relevant to the question.

The question was simple - was asking if anyone has noticed if their MP10 has seemed to lose power over a long period of extended use.

 

Not asking for people to diagnose over a forum if my pump is pushing less water; asking if people have had a similar experience.

 

So far had one person with 2 years and one with 3 years say no -- still, mine has been active for 4 years and it wasn't until this past year I really noticed a perceived difference.

[Boggers]

I have bought used MP10s that were 2 yrs old and a new one. They both seem to push the same after a cleaning, so I would say they are good. Use until the wet/dry side fail!

[lobster876]

so many factors can cause this. i would take it apart and clean it

[bob115]

That isn't really relevant to the question.

The question was simple - was asking if anyone has noticed if their MP10 has seemed to lose power over a long period of extended use.

 

Not asking for people to diagnose over a forum if my pump is pushing less water; asking if people have had a similar experience.

 

So far had one person with 2 years and one with 3 years say no -- still, mine has been active for 4 years and it wasn't until this past year I really noticed a perceived difference.

 

I'd say the question is valid. More stuff in the way creates less perceived flow.

[xCry0x]

I am not asking for troubleshooting help -- the thing is clean, there is no giant rock sitting infront of it.

 

Simply asking if anyone has seen their mp10 essentially wear out and produce less flow.

 

Might buy a replacement dryside, thing is old and is probably coming due for replacement anyway.

[bob115]

I'm not really trying to troubleshoot. I'm just saying you might be seeing a problem that doesn't actually exist.