Orig mp10 to qd?

lechee12 · 06/13/2017, 01:50 PM

Just wondering can a original blue boxed mp10 be upgraded with a wad drive? Thank you

Alex Y EcoTech · 06/13/2017, 02:17 PM

Lechee,

You are not able to upgrade an original MP10 to the new QuietDrive, but you can upgrade to the previous EcoSmart model.

fredro · 06/13/2017, 02:20 PM

Sure can!!! The EcoTech website shows you all the possibilities, but all you need to do is buy the QD upgraded driver (wireless or non, depending on what you have and what you want). Then open your blue box and unplug the motor and plug it into the new QD driver box. Directions will come with the QD upgrade box, too. Also, if you're still not confident, call ip EcoTech customer service and they'd be glad to help you find just the right item you need. Best customer service in the business, hands down.

lechee12 · 06/13/2017, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredro

Sure can!!! The EcoTech website shows you all the possibilities, but all you need to do is buy the QD upgraded driver (wireless or non, depending on what you have and what you want). Then open your blue box and unplug the motor and plug it into the new QD driver box. Directions will come with the QD upgrade box, too. Also, if you're still not confident, call ip EcoTech customer service and they'd be glad to help you find just the right item you need. Best customer service in the business, hands down.

Now I'm confused since the ecotech post above says I can't. Can anyone confirm either one? Thanks

mfinn · 06/14/2017, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lechee12

Now I'm confused since the ecotech post above says I can't. Can anyone confirm either one? Thanks

Call Ecotech.

keepLearning · 06/18/2017, 04:38 PM

Hi Ecotech,

I think the connectors are identical between the blue and the ES as well as the QD model. What is the consequence if I connect the original MP10 to a QD driver?

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Y EcoTech

Lechee,

You are not able to upgrade an original MP10 to the new QuietDrive, but you can upgrade to the previous EcoSmart model.

jccaclimber · 07/13/2017, 09:28 PM

The plug on the new QD dry side is the same as the ES dry side plug, but has less wires going in to the plug. I learned recently that plugging a QD dry side into an ES driver just results in the red/green blink.

I believe the ES dry sides work with the QD drivers, but I've only tried that on MP60's so far.

Call them if you want to be sure, please do report back.

06/13/2017, 01:50 PM	#1
lechee12 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: nyc Posts: 214	Orig mp10 to qd? Just wondering can a original blue boxed mp10 be upgraded with a wad drive? Thank you

06/13/2017, 02:17 PM	#2
Alex Y EcoTech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,956	Lechee, You are not able to upgrade an original MP10 to the new QuietDrive, but you can upgrade to the previous EcoSmart model. __________________ Alex Y. Customer Service Representative at EcoTech Marine Call: 1-800-785-0338 Ext. 2 or E-mail: Service@EcoTechMarine.com

06/13/2017, 02:20 PM	#3
fredro Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 299	Sure can!!! The EcoTech website shows you all the possibilities, but all you need to do is buy the QD upgraded driver (wireless or non, depending on what you have and what you want). Then open your blue box and unplug the motor and plug it into the new QD driver box. Directions will come with the QD upgrade box, too. Also, if you're still not confident, call ip EcoTech customer service and they'd be glad to help you find just the right item you need. Best customer service in the business, hands down. __________________ 80G RR DeepBlue Rimless, Profilux P4, GHL Doser 2, Royal Exclusiv RD3 50w DC, 4x Radion Pro, Vertex Omega 180i, 3x MP10wQD Current Tank Info: 80g Deep Blue RR

07/13/2017, 09:28 PM	#7
jccaclimber Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 528	The plug on the new QD dry side is the same as the ES dry side plug, but has less wires going in to the plug. I learned recently that plugging a QD dry side into an ES driver just results in the red/green blink. I believe the ES dry sides work with the QD drivers, but I've only tried that on MP60's so far. Call them if you want to be sure, please do report back.