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

)

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

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 ¬.¬

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...