Oh dear :( Cracked Pump

flipside · 13 Feb 2006 at 15:46

I overtightened a barb on my Eheim 1048 and it cracked the inlet thread on one side. I know, I'm an idiot and ham-fisted. Looks like its £40 down the drain then, because I now need a replacement (unless anyone can tell me how to fix it?!). I want to keep the original fittings so can someone spec me a cheap(ish) replacement pump that has 1/4" threads for the barbs. I need a recommendation quickly because I have got a lot of work on at the moment and I'm having to borrow a friend's laptop.
Cheers,
Matt

(resident eejit

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HeadlessChicken · 13 Feb 2006 at 16:04

Hmm, it would make the barb permanent, but a good dollop of plumbers gunk should seal it up pretty good, no?

flipside · 13 Feb 2006 at 16:10

OOOh sounds nice, I like it. Where do I find this gunk?! My local hardware shop has loads of building supplies. I know they have loads of sealants but I haven't got a clue what to get. I will obviously take the pump out and do the job properly - I'm not worried about it being permanent

welshtom · 13 Feb 2006 at 16:19

any silicone sealant will do the trick mate

Tom

Drazic · 13 Feb 2006 at 17:35

I've sent you an e-mail as it's a compedtiotr i belive mate. i put the full link to the product but if it didn't work i put link to there site then a map guied to get to said product you need.

Hope this help dude

flipside · 13 Feb 2006 at 20:04

Thanks for the help I'll get some sealant tomorrow once I've done my assignments

flipside · 14 Feb 2006 at 02:28

Correction: IF I've done my assignments! :S damn £1 drink night ¬.¬

Clockaholic · 14 Feb 2006 at 16:31

Why don't you just buy a new pump cover £2.95 I think

http://www.charterhouse-aquatics.co....html?osCsid=885056be8e8841b4275e921b8029c6e7

I'm not sure this comes under the competitors rules because it's an aquatic store if so sorry and ignore the link :confused:

flipside · 15 Feb 2006 at 00:22

Yea it's the pump outlet that is the bad thread, so I guess you can't replace it as its part of the entire pump body. Thanks anyway, I'm just waiting for the sealant to dry now, so it should all be ok. Will post pics etc later to show ppl the fixbodge

flipside · 15 Feb 2006 at 02:48

Anyone know if you really have to wait the 24 hours it says you have to? It seems a bit excessive I'm sure its ok to use now even...

Clockaholic · 15 Feb 2006 at 08:01

The only part of the pump that are part of the pump is the outlet thread but this is metal, All other parts are replaceble checkout the plan. If its the inlet threaded part Im sure it's Part no 7440359 which is plastic cost's just £2.95 got to be better than trusting sealant.

http://www.charterhouse-aquatics.co.uk/catalog/images/eheim-parts-1048.jpg

**EDIT**Sorry just read your post properly I must wake up before reading posts anyway its there for anyone who needs it.