ampmaster 3000 corrosion?

Medman · 01-19-2002, 12:33 AM

Hi everyone, it's been awhile.

I noticed that my ampmaster 3000 had developed a "clicking". I checked underneath the unit and noticed a brownish dried spuz that had leaked out where the spinning shaft meets the impeller housing. What's going on?

rwag · 01-19-2002, 02:15 AM

Doesnt sound good medman. If I were you I would
contact dolphin A.S.A.P.! I think you helped me out on my decision for a ampmaster though.
Ryan

Ltspd · 01-19-2002, 08:41 PM

Probally salt creep coming off the SS shaft.

I own (2)am3000's, best pump out there IMO. Low energy consumption, high output, quiet, and backed my a long warranty.

organicreefer · 01-20-2002, 12:44 PM

corrosion is not covered under the warranty....is the housing rusty at all ,or does the outside look fine?you are supposed to protect them from salt splash....

Medman · 01-21-2002, 09:25 PM

The ampmaster hasn't seen a drop of saltwater other then where it's supposed to.

**scubadude** · 01-21-2002, 10:51 PM

I would definately call them up. Im sure they will work it out w/you if it has been a fairly recent purchase. If You have ball valves/unions on your pumps so you can turn them off and disconnect from tank right? you may just need to turn it off give it a light cleaning/oiling and plug it back in and fire it up. but definately call them first

01-19-2002, 12:33 AM	#1
Medman Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Edina, MN USA Posts: 382	ampmaster 3000 corrosion? Hi everyone, it's been awhile. I noticed that my ampmaster 3000 had developed a "clicking". I checked underneath the unit and noticed a brownish dried spuz that had leaked out where the spinning shaft meets the impeller housing. What's going on? __________________ A Fool and his Money are Soon Parted

01-19-2002, 08:41 PM	#3
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	Probally salt creep coming off the SS shaft. I own (2)am3000's, best pump out there IMO. Low energy consumption, high output, quiet, and backed my a long warranty. __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

01-21-2002, 09:25 PM	#5
Medman Council Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Edina, MN USA Posts: 382	The ampmaster hasn't seen a drop of saltwater other then where it's supposed to. __________________ A Fool and his Money are Soon Parted

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01-19-2002, 02:15 AM	#2
rwag Citizen Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: plymouth mi Posts: 165	Doesnt sound good medman. If I were you I would contact dolphin A.S.A.P.! I think you helped me out on my decision for a ampmaster though. Ryan

01-20-2002, 12:44 PM	#4
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	corrosion is not covered under the warranty....is the housing rusty at all ,or does the outside look fine?you are supposed to protect them from salt splash....

01-21-2002, 10:51 PM	#6
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	I would definately call them up. Im sure they will work it out w/you if it has been a fairly recent purchase. If You have ball valves/unions on your pumps so you can turn them off and disconnect from tank right? you may just need to turn it off give it a light cleaning/oiling and plug it back in and fire it up. but definately call them first

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