Danner Mag Drive Pumps

Caeberos · 07-07-03, 10:42 PM

I am not sure if anyone has already adressed this, but anyway:

When I first started reading these forums and started to pick components for my system I was not too sure about the Danner Mag line, since many people were talking about impeler leakage, and so fourth. After a while i decided the price was right so i ordered the pump after reading the wc101 article on the mag drive I was confident I could get it running.

Well, long story short I got mine in the mail a few days ago, and finally got to opening it up to seal the pump.

The screws are made of metal, and not plastic

There IS an o-ring to seal the pump from leaking

All of the gripes encountered in the www.wc101.com mag drive article are no longer prestent.

Sorry if someone has already mentioned this.

:edit:
Okay maybe the article I mentioned isn't in wc101 it was called Danner Mag-Drive tips and tricks, anyone?

anvil82 · 07-07-03, 11:23 PM

What is your question?

Do they actually leak?

I don't think so, if you readjust the intake and output directions make sure to put the screws back in tightly.

illbreakit · 07-08-03, 12:31 AM

mine leaked, was a flaw in the plastic nose housing, a little crack on a mold line.. I also found that it will leak a little when presurized, when you block the flow off comepletely, it pushes the cover out a little from the pressure and leaks. Silly me, through the recuept away so I couldn't return mine, I had to silicone up the cover, now it works great.

BTW, as posted in anohter thread by me, the glue mod for the impeller never worked for me on my danner pump. I will post a pic of it as soon as I get my camera back from my parents so you can see if it's the same pump as everyone elses.

Owenator · 07-08-03, 09:33 AM

Mine has always had leakage "problems" but hey that's what clear epoxy is for!

I may replace it someday ...

O

rmonster · 07-08-03, 11:14 AM

I've two danners recently purchased, one MD7 and one MD3. Both have worked pretty good.

The MD7 leaked after I caused it to (overtightened a barb in the inlet and cracked the housing during a system mod) but it would be unfair of me to fault the manufacturer for my mistake

Fixed it up with some JBW, no problem, and the MD3 hasn't leaked yet. I think maybe Danner corrected the O-ring issue, just my opinion, though.

NavyDood · 07-08-03, 05:28 PM

My Mag3 works great. I went ahead and sealed the pump housing before ever starting up just so I wouldn't take the chance of having a leak.

gulp35 · 07-08-03, 05:43 PM

Caeberos, where did you get your pump and how much did it cost?

Quest For Speed · 07-08-03, 11:25 PM

I have used a Mag 3 pump and I never had a problem with it. It ran just as good as my Eheim 1250 and cost less. i intend to use it in my next WC project.

Rokk1972 · 07-09-03, 01:28 AM

I bought my mag 3 pump from marinedepot.com for $34

Soja · 07-09-03, 02:48 AM

I was using a mag 5 in a evap. tower setup for a couple months without any probs. No leaks and the impeller trick worked fine.

07-07-03, 10:42 PM	Thread Starter #1
Caeberos Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York	Danner Mag Drive Pumps I am not sure if anyone has already adressed this, but anyway: When I first started reading these forums and started to pick components for my system I was not too sure about the Danner Mag line, since many people were talking about impeler leakage, and so fourth. After a while i decided the price was right so i ordered the pump after reading the wc101 article on the mag drive I was confident I could get it running. Well, long story short I got mine in the mail a few days ago, and finally got to opening it up to seal the pump. The screws are made of metal, and not plastic There IS an o-ring to seal the pump from leaking All of the gripes encountered in the www.wc101.com mag drive article are no longer prestent. Sorry if someone has already mentioned this. :edit: Okay maybe the article I mentioned isn't in wc101 it was called Danner Mag-Drive tips and tricks, anyone? Last edited by Caeberos; 07-07-03 at 10:48 PM.
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07-07-03, 11:23 PM	#2
anvil82 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New Jersey	What is your question? Do they actually leak? I don't think so, if you readjust the intake and output directions make sure to put the screws back in tightly. Last edited by anvil82; 07-08-03 at 05:53 PM.
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07-08-03, 12:31 AM	#3
illbreakit Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada	mine leaked, was a flaw in the plastic nose housing, a little crack on a mold line.. I also found that it will leak a little when presurized, when you block the flow off comepletely, it pushes the cover out a little from the pressure and leaks. Silly me, through the recuept away so I couldn't return mine, I had to silicone up the cover, now it works great. BTW, as posted in anohter thread by me, the glue mod for the impeller never worked for me on my danner pump. I will post a pic of it as soon as I get my camera back from my parents so you can see if it's the same pump as everyone elses.
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07-08-03, 09:33 AM	#4
Owenator Active Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bear, Delaware	Mine has always had leakage "problems" but hey that's what clear epoxy is for! I may replace it someday ... O __________________ System: ASRock P67 Extreme6, i7-2600k @ 4.6 GHz, 16GiB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600, Galaxy GTX 570 & EVGA GTX570 in SLI @ stock, 120GB Corsair F120 SSD for Win 7 Pro x64, WD Caviar Black 1 TB for everything else, Lite-On Dual layer DVDRW, Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W PSU, CM690 II advanced case. Accessories: ACER 23" WS LCD + ACER 21" WS for web/TS/etc. DIY 4-way monitor stand. Logitech G35 headset, Idelazon Fang keypad, Logitech G9 mouse, Zalman FPS Gun mouse, Logitech Extreme 3D Pro joystick, momo racing wheel w/ pedals. Water Cooling : Replumbed to one single loop. Apogee GTZ CPU block, MCR220 w/ 2x Panaflo 120x38 'M's, MCR220 w/ 2x Panaflo 120x38 'H's, MCP350 w/ bored over Alphacoool top. MCP220 drive with second MCP350 in series w/first. 2x MCW60 GPU blocks Temps: TBD Blackbelt Ubercloxx0r My Current Rig My First WC Rig DIY Nvidia Surround Setup
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07-08-03, 11:14 AM	#5
rmonster Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Surprise! I'm right behind you!	I've two danners recently purchased, one MD7 and one MD3. Both have worked pretty good. The MD7 leaked after I caused it to (overtightened a barb in the inlet and cracked the housing during a system mod) but it would be unfair of me to fault the manufacturer for my mistake Fixed it up with some JBW, no problem, and the MD3 hasn't leaked yet. I think maybe Danner corrected the O-ring issue, just my opinion, though.
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07-08-03, 05:28 PM	#6
NavyDood Member Join Date: Jun 2003	My Mag3 works great. I went ahead and sealed the pump housing before ever starting up just so I wouldn't take the chance of having a leak.
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07-08-03, 05:43 PM	#7
gulp35 Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Caeberos, where did you get your pump and how much did it cost? __________________ Epox 8RDA+ v1.1----------------------------------------Abit QuadGT 1700+ JUIHB 0310XPMW (12.5x200Mhz@1.792v)----intel E6420 L703 (8x420MHz @ 1.4v) 2x256MB Kingston PC3000 (BH5?) 2-2-2-8 2.7v------2x1GB Ballistix PC6400 (4-4-4-12) ATi Radeon 9800Pro (stock, too hot)------------------nVidia eVGA 8800GTS 640MB(613Core/1020Mem) WD800JB+WD2500JB-----------------------------------150GB Raptor + 320GB Seagate 7200.10 Sony DVD/CDRW----------------------------------------NEC 3520A Black Forton350W---------------------------------------------Corsair HX520W Watercooled [MCW6002+Mag3+Fedco2-220]---------Ultra-120 X w/ S-Flex "F" BUILD\|BORG\|RECRUIT--- FOLD FOR TEAM 32
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07-08-03, 11:25 PM	#8
Quest For Speed Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ	I have used a Mag 3 pump and I never had a problem with it. It ran just as good as my Eheim 1250 and cost less. i intend to use it in my next WC project. __________________ Rig 1:Asus P5B Deluxe E6600 Core 2 3.6Ghz@400 fsb 2 gig Gskill DDR2-1000@1200(2:3)5-5-4-5 WATER COOLED:White Water & Swifty MCW50 block 2x74Gig Raptors RAID 1 ATI X850XT PE 660/650 Pro Power & Cooling 510
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07-09-03, 01:28 AM	#9
Rokk1972 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Great NorthWest	I bought my mag 3 pump from marinedepot.com for $34
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07-09-03, 02:48 AM	#10
Soja Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OC, CA	I was using a mag 5 in a evap. tower setup for a couple months without any probs. No leaks and the impeller trick worked fine. __________________ e4300 @ 3006mhz 1.55v • abit ib9 • 2x1gb • x800gto @ 615/620 • corsair hx520w • ubuntu feisty fawn • fold • heat
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