I bought two MP-60 systems a year ago. According to Ecotech Marine, it's rated for "Max Glass Thickness: 0.375 – 1.00 inch (9.5 – 26 mm)". So far, I had to replace 4 wet side impellers due to wet side failure. Many people online have also experienced this design flaw--the wet side tends to slide down the glass, resulting in a vibration that cracks the ceramic shaft/bearing. I found the problem only after the vibrations became audible, which was too late to reposition them. A year ago, the replacements were $181 plus shipping. Today they're $250-plus. The complete setup for one MP-60 is around $1,000 today. The warranty is just 1 year.
I've opted to switch to pumps with DC power supplied to the wet side. At least if they slide downward, they won't self-destruct. I need to find one compatible with my Hydros, if possible. The Gyre XF280 works on tanks up to 1 1/4" thick. It's also compatible with my Hydros using a $25 cable adapter. The Maxspect Gyre warranty is 1 year.
The Tunze Turbelle EcoStream 6255 also works with 1" glass. Tunze warranties are usually 5 years for recent models. I'm waiting for CoralVue to answer my question about Hydros compatibility.
I've opted to switch to pumps with DC power supplied to the wet side. At least if they slide downward, they won't self-destruct. I need to find one compatible with my Hydros, if possible. The Gyre XF280 works on tanks up to 1 1/4" thick. It's also compatible with my Hydros using a $25 cable adapter. The Maxspect Gyre warranty is 1 year.
The Tunze Turbelle EcoStream 6255 also works with 1" glass. Tunze warranties are usually 5 years for recent models. I'm waiting for CoralVue to answer my question about Hydros compatibility.
