Tunze 6208 Wavebox

[pelphrey]

Got a steal on a 6208 wavebox, complete setup... except the interior magnets are exposed. Are they supposed to be like this? Or do they need to be replaced?

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Yes, the newest gen magnets are exposed and will not rust. Congrats on the good buy.

 

[pelphrey]

Yes, the newest gen magnets are exposed and will not rust. Congrats on the good buy.

Thanks!!

 

[ingchr1]

I thought the exposed magnets were the older style.

Here's a post from another thread in reference to a magnet on a 3152 Nano ATO:

This is a much older magnet holder, we have not used this style in about 6 years, the warranty has passed. However, I don't believe there is anything wrong with this magnet. This magnet used ferrite magnets which are inert ceramic, the main draw back was the crevices attracted iron particles which then rusted on the magnet, I believe that is what is going on. It is most likely that if you just clean the magnet and remove the iron particles with a mild acid and brush it will not recur. GFO is a common source of this since it is just pelletized rust, but their are numerous sources in a typical home for iron particles. If you wanted to replace it, 3152.512 is the current equivalent part, but I see no reason to do so.

 

[pelphrey]

Thank you very much!!! I’ve asked Roger with Tunze is there an updated magnet I can replace them with just to be safe!!

 

[pelphrey]

I found out the external magnets (how it was shipped to me) were coated. So I swapped them around.

still trying to figure out programming, which has been tricky.