Issue with new xf230

[Jamesholt]

I ordered another xf230 off Amazon to add to my existing advanced controller with 1 xf230.
What I received looks nothing like the existing xf230, I have a return started through amazon and have ordered another through BRS.. Just thought you should know about it.. Pardon the dog hair, we have 2 German Shepherds and haven't vacuumed yet..
I have a pic of the serial number from the package and the sellers name if you need them..
Pic below show what I received..

This pic shows the controller plug with the plug from the pump, both have male threads

 

[Reefltx]

Your controller should have 3 plugs no?
Mine has one for power and 2 for gyre

 

[Jamesholt]

Your controller should have 3 plugs no?
Mine has one for power and 2 for gyre

Correct, the last pic shows the controller plug (top one , that is much larger) and the plug from the gyre (bottom one)
On the other xf230 the cord end from the gyre plugs into the controller and there is a collar that screws over that connection and secures the connection.
This cord has no collar and is way to small, also the grye head is much smaller than my other xf230..
It looks like someone swapped out the xf230 that was in the box for another gyre series or a knockoff, but I haven't seen the connection on the other series so I don't know..

 

[Usctom]

The 250 has a larger plug then the 230

 

[Jamesholt]

The 250 has a larger plug then the 230

So the xf250 will be an even larger plug than the top one above which is the socket on the controller for the xf230 series,, thanks

 

[Jamesholt]

Well I talked to the vendor for the one I ordered off Amazon, he assured me it was a XF230 pump and asked me did I still have the boxes from my original set. It took me about an hour to find them in my wonderfully organized storage building. The boxes are clearly labeled XF250..
Talked to the vendor again and apologized for all the trouble and confusion then ordered an XF250 through him..
Got to call Amazon in the AM to cancel the return..
Keeping the two XF230's for my attempt at SPS.(after I move)

My names is James and I cant remember squat.......