VorTech MP10 Question

gcrawford · Feb 23, 2016

Just received a new mp10 wet side. Opened it up and it appears to have a small amount of clear grease on the back of the magnet/prop where it rests against the white square ceramic piece. Is this normal? Should I wipe off the grease before use? I know, strange question - just want to be sure before introducing this into the tank.

Lionfish Lair · Feb 28, 2016

What did you end up doing?

sevens_up77 · Feb 28, 2016

Call ecotech support

gcrawford · Feb 28, 2016

Sent an inquiry to Ecotech and they said it was normal. I haven't introduced it into the system yet as they wouldn't tell me what type of lubricant it is. I'll probably wipe it off a bit before use just to make sure. Does anyone here ever apply lube to their shafts ( I know it sounds bad) on their mp pumps regularly? I'd like to get the longest life out of these.

Lionfish Lair · Feb 28, 2016

Hah!

They wouldn't tell you? Wait.... wha?

Lionfish Lair · Feb 28, 2016

Hubby said it's more than likely silicone grease. Not seeing it, he can't be 100%, but he's pretty darn sure. Evidently, yes we lube.

gcrawford · Feb 28, 2016

Probably so.....and yes, that seems to make everything better to do so. : )

Lionfish Lair · Feb 28, 2016

It's just so weird they wouldn't say that. It could be the rep doesn't know, but they should go find out, if that was the case.

Ebone · Feb 28, 2016

it is normal, I can't remember what it is exactly but it is a safe lubricant. When I got new wetsides I wondered the same... put them in as was and no problems

edit: food-grade vegetable glycerine I think it was... please dont quote me though :-)