POS hydor l30 pump

[Sokratz]

So my hydor l30 pump is a total POS. it keeps leaking from the intake and after screwing around with it trying to make it not leak i finally ended up cracking the intake blue part/hose connection. suggestions on how to fix this damn thing or it is hosed?

thanks,
sokratz

 

[Sokratz]

does anyone use the l30 as a submersable? I'm thinking about building a tank for it perhaps outside my computer. That would solve my leakage issues. Is it quieter or louder same type of suction etc?

Thanks,
Sokratz

 

[Yourself]

Yes..you can run your L30 submersed.

As far as fixing it to run in line, I suggest you use some plumbers goop around the leak and the crack. It won't look too pretty, but it will seal everything up nicely.

 

[Sokratz]

plumbers goop? I'll google that. I honestly don't care 2 twits whether it's purty or not ; ) I'm going to put some effort into getting it out of the box and perhaps doing a dual radiator setup. I know if i run it submersed it'll heat the water a bit too and I'm not too excited about that.

Thanks for the idea,
Sokratz

 

[HardWarrior]

If you have to replace it, take a look at the iwaki pumps. They're very industrial and have hard fittings.

 

[Dman877]

Or Ehiem, those germans can manufacture some quality stuff. My 1250 Ehiem has been running non-stop for 3+ years now. It's mounted right next to my hd too so if it was leaking I'd know .

 

[HardWarrior]

Correct, I ran eheim pumps on marine tanks for years without a problem. Considering how corrosice sea water is, that's saying something.

 

[Sokratz]

I hear nothing but good things about the Eheim quality. But they're a bit pricer than the hydors. (i now see why.) for hte life of me i can't find a replacable impeller cover.

Thanks for the note on the iwaki's. Here's a good link on pump info that i recently found.