Reeflo Hammerhead Gold Problems - Page 5

Bob Nell · 06/25/2018, 04:46 PM

I had a similar experience, with a finished lower level, which is why I went to an internal return.

padova335i · 01/21/2019, 10:41 AM

any updates on the the seals?

just bumping this thread.. Im ordering another seal for my new pump as my old pump is "ok" for emergencies, but i dont trust it.. so new gold pump is going in... this old pump was leaking around the gasket and stopped so it bought me some time.. im making a few plumbing changes so the new pump will be going in.

my question is do these new pumps still require the carbon seal? or is it a better design now?

i know the seals (the stock ones) are considered normal maintenance but id rather have it work for many years..

basically replace the seal w the carbon one and use some silicone as well?
thank you!

ostrow · 01/21/2019, 03:47 PM

My new one about 6mls ago didn't have a different seal. I removed it and replaced with wazel's. Been solid.

caolewis · 02/23/2019, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padova335i

any updates on the the seals?

just bumping this thread.. Im ordering another seal for my new pump as my old pump is "ok" for emergencies, but i dont trust it.. so new gold pump is going in... this old pump was leaking around the gasket and stopped so it bought me some time.. im making a few plumbing changes so the new pump will be going in.

my question is do these new pumps still require the carbon seal? or is it a better design now?

i know the seals (the stock ones) are considered normal maintenance but id rather have it work for many years..

basically replace the seal w the carbon one and use some silicone as well?
thank you!

I placed PS-1905 $40 seal in 2014. It has been running straight solid without a leak since.

fishyguy7 · 02/23/2019, 01:48 PM

Been running the silicone carbide seal for almost 18 months and still zero leaks.

chamjack · 02/23/2019, 06:14 PM

No drips from mine yet either. In year three now

tkeracer619 · 02/24/2019, 10:40 PM

I'm using the US Seal kit and have been leak free for a while. They're great seals.

padova335i · 04/01/2019, 09:49 PM

thanks everyone! mine is still sitting,, im so lazy... installing seal and new pump soon along w new plumbing,,

silicone as well w seal correct?

padova335i · 05/23/2019, 01:07 PM

Hey guys... well I got my flame suit on....

I redid some plumbing today and decided not to replace the seal on my new reef head gold pump.. The thing is a monster... Figured i'll see how long it lasts. I do have the carbon seal too.. Just didnt feel like messing w the brand new pump, hopefully it will last five years...

my other pump started getting stuck and wouldn't always work.. So i fixed a broken check valve, put another ball valve in and cleaned up two more lines.

ostrow · 06/23/2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by padova335i

Hey guys... well I got my flame suit on....

I redid some plumbing today and decided not to replace the seal on my new reef head gold pump.. The thing is a monster... Figured i'll see how long it lasts. I do have the carbon seal too.. Just didnt feel like messing w the brand new pump, hopefully it will last five years...

my other pump started getting stuck and wouldn't always work.. So i fixed a broken check valve, put another ball valve in and cleaned up two more lines.

Check it often. Will be lucky to get 18mos. My carbon seal is now 2yrs and rock solid.

ostrow · 07/27/2019, 11:19 AM

When you put the impellar back on, how tight do you tighten it?

mirlush · 01/28/2020, 04:31 PM

I've got three Reeflo H/B Gold pumps. Have to replace seals/pumps each year. Customer support started saying I've got air in the system: pumps are on closed loops, in and out in the water, no air bubbles. Wish their would be a pump where seal/ shaft would not corrode. Last time I've sanded rust on two shafts and painted them with epoxy paint. Those two have been running for over a year now. Keeping fingers crossed.

chamjack · 01/28/2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chamjack

No drips from mine yet either. In year three now

Year 4 and still no leaks since switching to the US Seal.

ostrow · 01/28/2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mirlush

I've got three Reeflo H/B Gold pumps. Have to replace seals/pumps each year. Customer support started saying I've got air in the system: pumps are on closed loops, in and out in the water, no air bubbles. Wish their would be a pump where seal/ shaft would not corrode. Last time I've sanded rust on two shafts and painted them with epoxy paint. Those two have been running for over a year now. Keeping fingers crossed.

Even with the carbon seals from this thread??

I've had zero issues.

01/21/2019, 10:41 AM	#102
padova335i Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island ny Posts: 485	any updates on the the seals? just bumping this thread.. Im ordering another seal for my new pump as my old pump is "ok" for emergencies, but i dont trust it.. so new gold pump is going in... this old pump was leaking around the gasket and stopped so it bought me some time.. im making a few plumbing changes so the new pump will be going in. my question is do these new pumps still require the carbon seal? or is it a better design now? i know the seals (the stock ones) are considered normal maintenance but id rather have it work for many years.. basically replace the seal w the carbon one and use some silicone as well? thank you! __________________ 75 g tall mixed reef 40 gallon softies 400+ Display/650 mixed reef up and running! Current Tank Info: 70 & 20 gallon reefs with tons of zoos, and others

01/21/2019, 03:47 PM	#103
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	My new one about 6mls ago didn't have a different seal. I removed it and replaced with wazel's. Been solid. __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

02/23/2019, 06:14 PM	#106
chamjack Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnstown, Pa Posts: 166	No drips from mine yet either. In year three now __________________ 125 Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef

02/24/2019, 10:40 PM	#107
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I'm using the US Seal kit and have been leak free for a while. They're great seals. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/01/2019, 09:49 PM	#108
padova335i Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island ny Posts: 485	thanks everyone! mine is still sitting,, im so lazy... installing seal and new pump soon along w new plumbing,, silicone as well w seal correct? __________________ 75 g tall mixed reef 40 gallon softies 400+ Display/650 mixed reef up and running! Current Tank Info: 70 & 20 gallon reefs with tons of zoos, and others

06/25/2018, 04:46 PM	#101
Bob Nell Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 128	I had a similar experience, with a finished lower level, which is why I went to an internal return.

02/23/2019, 01:48 PM	#105
fishyguy7 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Collins,CO Posts: 426	Been running the silicone carbide seal for almost 18 months and still zero leaks.

05/23/2019, 01:07 PM	#109
padova335i Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island ny Posts: 485	Hey guys... well I got my flame suit on.... I redid some plumbing today and decided not to replace the seal on my new reef head gold pump.. The thing is a monster... Figured i'll see how long it lasts. I do have the carbon seal too.. Just didnt feel like messing w the brand new pump, hopefully it will last five years... my other pump started getting stuck and wouldn't always work.. So i fixed a broken check valve, put another ball valve in and cleaned up two more lines. __________________ 75 g tall mixed reef 40 gallon softies 400+ Display/650 mixed reef up and running! Current Tank Info: 70 & 20 gallon reefs with tons of zoos, and others

07/27/2019, 11:19 AM	#111
ostrow It's Dr. Goodluck Himself Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 11,654	When you put the impellar back on, how tight do you tighten it? __________________ It's the return of Dr. Goodluck Himself. fml! Current Tank Info: 156G "brick", 150 sump and 75 fuge replaces Fire, Destruction, Sad :(

01/28/2020, 04:31 PM	#112
mirlush Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	I've got three Reeflo H/B Gold pumps. Have to replace seals/pumps each year. Customer support started saying I've got air in the system: pumps are on closed loops, in and out in the water, no air bubbles. Wish their would be a pump where seal/ shaft would not corrode. Last time I've sanded rust on two shafts and painted them with epoxy paint. Those two have been running for over a year now. Keeping fingers crossed.