anyone ever have issues with the seal on a velocity pump

afbengochea · 10-23-2006, 10:52 AM

Was looking into a velocity pump and a local guy around me says hes had a terrible time with them. Hes been reefing for years and has had issues with the rear seal a bunch of times. These seals dont last more than a couple of months. I know that a lot of people recommend these pumps but was wondering if anyone ever had issues

Geoff · 10-23-2006, 12:23 PM

there is only one seal on the Velocities. it is a normal O-ring around the volute. there is not a shaft on these at all. it is incorpratedinto the volute. i have never had a leak on one of these. they are actually rated up to 50psi of line pressure. that means you could plumb it into your house plumbing if wanted to!! not many pumps are capable of holding a seal at 50psi.

i have never replaced a seal on any of my 4 Velocities over the 3 years i have had them. i am also not super carefull about putting them back together after a cleaning session and have not had any leaks.

as long as there is an o-ring there it should not leak.

G~

afbengochea · 10-23-2006, 12:38 PM

thanks G, i wanted to hear from any long term use. Ill definitely be picking one up in the future