Reeflo barricuda question

[lifestudent]

My Dart eventually had startup problems too such that each time I turned it on after feeding my tank, I would have to manually turn its shaft to get it going. This problem was resolved after I removed the pump and set its intake into a tub filled with a vinegar solution and let it run for an hour. No problems since.

 

[rbredding]

ja4207;618578 wrote: How do you know when you've ruined the seal?

look at the last page of my build thread.. you'll see the pictures of what a bad seal look like...

 

[basscyn]

Rbredding;623244 wrote: Best place to get them is directly from Reeflo...

I'm not sure how much the Barracuda seals are, but my snapper/dart seals were $30


if you want to know what it looks like when the seals fail.. check out the last page of my build thread (link below in my signature)

I dont see anywhere on there website to buy replacement parts.
I sent them an email.

 

[rbredding]

BASSCYN;623267 wrote: I dont see anywhere on there website to buy replacement parts.
I sent them an email.

yes, that's what you have to do.. their website is B A S I C !!

 

[basscyn]

Rbredding;623269 wrote: yes, that's what you have to do.. their website is B A S I C !!

They responded promptly with an invoice and instructions!:up:
$35.00

 

[rbredding]

BASSCYN;623367 wrote: They responded promptly with an invoice and instructions!:up:
$35.00

let me know if you need help.. don't forget to use aquarium safe silicone when you install the spring bushing/seal... (i have a small tube if you need to borrow some)

 

[basscyn]

Rbredding;623389 wrote: let me know if you need help.. don't forget to use aquarium safe silicone when you install the spring bushing/seal... (i have a small tube if you need to borrow some)

Like...plumbers grease?

 

[rbredding]

no.. like silicone that you seal a tank with... (goes around the metal casing that you press into the volute bracket assembly)

no need to treat the seals with any lubricant/waterproofer ... they come ready to install..

the silicone seals the metal/plastic transition between the spring washer and bracket assembly (see the last picture in my build thread link below)

 

[Jaycen B.]

and do not touch the seal faces at all with anything