Ecotech problems?

jiggysmb · Apr 4, 2022

I had 2 MP10 power head that had exposed magnets and was rusting into my tank. Ecotech would not warranty the item so I purchased 2 replacement wet sides. Now 3 months later one of the shafts white plastic coating has disintegrated. Do I replace for $70 and hope they last or go with something more reliable? I can not believe the most expensive equipment I invested in are having so many problems.

The_Skrimp · Apr 4, 2022

I've found a year to be about the lifespan on those mp10 wet sides. I like that they can be swapped out for new ones instead of replacing the whole thing but for something that expensive they really should be sturdier.

Ben Pedersen · Apr 4, 2022

Mine have lasted years without major issue. Do you clean them? I clean mine every month or two.

jiggysmb · Apr 4, 2022

The_Skrimp said:
I've found a year to be about the lifespan on those mp10 wet sides. I like that they can be swapped out for new ones instead of replacing the whole thing but for something that expensive they really should be sturdier.

I had a guy at a swap tell me to plan to swap the wet side every year or two, I thought that was crazy

jiggysmb · Apr 4, 2022

Ben Pedersen said:
Mine have lasted years without major issue. Do you clean them? I clean mine every month or two.

Yes I disassemble and clean them every few weeks, and rinse them daily since I have the foam anemone guard from ecotech

Macdaddynick1 · Apr 4, 2022

jiggysmb said:
I had 2 MP10 power head that had exposed magnets and was rusting into my tank. Ecotech would not warranty the item so I purchased 2 replacement wet sides. Now 3 months later one of the shafts white plastic coating has disintegrated. Do I replace for $70 and hope they last or go with something more reliable? I can not believe the most expensive equipment I invested in are having so many problems.

People use the heatshrink to fix the white ceramic coating. Heard it lasts forever.