Modify your MaxiJet 1200 for more flow

My son's 29g needed more flow, and I've seen various modifications over
the years. Rather than adding another powerhead, I thought I'd give
this one a try. A member of DFWMAS told me how he did it, and it seemed
like a good little DIY project. A hacksaw and a drill, plus 10 minutes
of your time and you'll be amazed.

Using a hacksaw, I cut off the jet off the impellar cover.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod1.jpg

Holes were drilled in the coverplate to allow more water to flow in.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod2.jpg
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod3.jpg

Here it is in the tank.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod4.jpg

And what the tank looks like. The white is a sheet of eggcrate that
keeps the eels away from the clownfish.
http://www.melevsreef.com/plumbing/mj_mod5.jpg

And a 30 second video that is under 2 megs.
http://www.melevsreef.com/video/mj_mod.wmv

And one more, while feeding to demonstrate the flow better. 5 megs
http://www.melevsreef.com/video/mj_mod_flow.wmv

Marc
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Nice... I've seen another one using the 1200, a r/c boat prop, and a
modified housing that resembled a seio-type system... also with
amazing flow.
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Would this be worth doing to the 1200 on an Aqua C Remora?

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Nice... I've seen another one using the 1200, a r/c boat prop, and a
modified housing that resembled a seio-type system... also with
amazing flow.
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No, it wouldn't even work. You need the nozzle to connect the pump to
the plumbing of the Remora. I doubt the extra holes will do much in
that situation.

Marc


RickS wrote:
Would this be worth doing to the 1200 on an Aqua C Remora?


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RickS wrote:
Would this be worth doing to the 1200 on an Aqua C Remora?

Would not work at all. This mod changes the maxi from a slight pressure
pump to a low pressure high volume pump, so if you used this to try and
power anything you will not get enough pressure out of it. part of your
water will leak out the holes in the bottom rather than being forced
into your skimmer.

Kim