Modding a mag9.5

Dave3112 · Mar 7, 2013

I have a mag9.5 pump that I like to use for water changes and I always seem to break the ceramic impeller shaft at least once a year when I clean the pump. Has anyone ever replaced the ceramic shaft with a titanium one? Would there be any drawbacks from this?

Thanks,

Dave

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revsgirl · Mar 7, 2013

:bump:

Eggs · Mar 8, 2013

Never tried it, but since Titanium is a softer/ductile material I would think there would be a chance of it bending/becoming warped over time - may cause rotation problems.

cdness · Mar 8, 2013

I have heard of people replacing the ceramic shafts with carbon fiber from a hobby RC store. I was going to do this on my PSK2500 but realized they were not available local and I would have to order it so I got a psk1000 instead.

Dave3112 · Mar 8, 2013

Thanks y'all for the replies! I didn't think about the carbon fiber. I may give both a shot and see which performs better.

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