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December 13th 05, 12:11 AM
My calcium reactor has finally bit the dust and ma looking for a replacement. It
was an Aqua Medic and was about 10 yrs. old. Motor quit. I haven't been keeping
up with what is currently on the market, so any recommendations would be
appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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Wayne Sallee
December 13th 05, 03:24 PM
Why not just replace the pump?

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



wrote on 12/12/2005 7:11 PM:
> My calcium reactor has finally bit the dust and ma looking for a replacement. It
> was an Aqua Medic and was about 10 yrs. old. Motor quit. I haven't been keeping
> up with what is currently on the market, so any recommendations would be
> appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>
>

December 13th 05, 11:41 PM
The pump is integral with the top cover. I can, and have, removed it for
cleaning occasionally, but it's not like a power head or such. I've checked the
Aqua Medic website and the newer models show some fundimental design changes
from my old CR, so I doubt, because of it's age, if a new assembly could be
ordered. That, plus, other parts are showing significant wear and tear. A new
unit is called for and I'm trying to see if any other types are worth looking
at. I mean I've gotten 10 years out of this one, so I 've got nothing to
complain about there, but if there are more efficient units available I'd like
to consider them before deciding. It's a little difficult to judge solely on
advertising hyperbole.


In article >, Wayne Sallee says...
>
>Why not just replace the pump?
>
>Wayne Sallee
>Wayne's Pets

>
>
wrote on 12/12/2005 7:11 PM:
>>My calcium reactor has finally bit the dust and ma looking for a replacement. It
>>was an Aqua Medic and was about 10 yrs. old. Motor quit. I haven't been keeping
>> up with what is currently on the market, so any recommendations would be
>> appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>>
>>


--
The Road Goes On Forever And The Party Never Ends.

Wayne Sallee
December 14th 05, 08:36 PM
Yea, truth in advertizing has gone out the window,
unfortunately.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne's Pets



wrote on 12/13/2005 6:41 PM:
> The pump is integral with the top cover. I can, and have, removed it for
> cleaning occasionally, but it's not like a power head or such. I've checked the
> Aqua Medic website and the newer models show some fundimental design changes
> from my old CR, so I doubt, because of it's age, if a new assembly could be
> ordered. That, plus, other parts are showing significant wear and tear. A new
> unit is called for and I'm trying to see if any other types are worth looking
> at. I mean I've gotten 10 years out of this one, so I 've got nothing to
> complain about there, but if there are more efficient units available I'd like
> to consider them before deciding. It's a little difficult to judge solely on
> advertising hyperbole.
>
>
> In article >, Wayne Sallee says...
>
>>Why not just replace the pump?
>>
>>Wayne Sallee
>>Wayne's Pets

>>
>>
wrote on 12/12/2005 7:11 PM:
>>
>>>My calcium reactor has finally bit the dust and ma looking for a replacement. It
>>>was an Aqua Medic and was about 10 yrs. old. Motor quit. I haven't been keeping
>>>up with what is currently on the market, so any recommendations would be
>>>appreciated. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>
>
>