MP40QD Wet side rust...

[AbjectMaelstroM]

My tank has been up and running for about 3 months now. Today I did some maintenance, part of which was giving MP40s a clean.

When I opened one of the wet sides, there's rust.... :oops: Manufacture date is March 2019, has been in the water for 3ish months. Is this common? The 2nd one appears clean other than algea. Feels pretty crappy for an almost $400 powerhead, especially when I have a $70 Jebao that's been going nonstop in my mixing can for almost 6 months now and looks brand new...

There's no way this is "expected" wear and tear, is it?

 

[jviv1014]

My tank has been up and running for about 3 months now. Today I did some maintenance, part of which was giving MP40s a clean.

When I opened one of the wet sides, there's rust.... :oops: Manufacture date is March 2019, has been in the water for 3ish months. Is this common? The 2nd one appears clean other than algea. Feels pretty crappy for an almost $400 powerhead, especially when I have a $70 Jebao that's been going nonstop in my mixing can for almost 6 months now and looks brand new...

There's no way this is "expected" wear and tear, is it

My tank has been up and running for about 3 months now. Today I did some maintenance, part of which was giving MP40s a clean.

When I opened one of the wet sides, there's rust.... :oops: Manufacture date is March 2019, has been in the water for 3ish months. Is this common? The 2nd one appears clean other than algea. Feels pretty crappy for an almost $400 powerhead, especially when I have a $70 Jebao that's been going nonstop in my mixing can for almost 6 months now and looks brand new...

There's no way this is "expected" wear and tear, is it?

id call EcoTech and see if they can help you out

 

[AbjectMaelstroM]

I've reached out to EcoTech customer service, will see what they say. Was hoping this is an exception rather than the rule when it comes to the Mp40's. I've popped on a spare new wet side in the meantime, don't want to leave anything rusting in my tank.