Ecotech m1 issue
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SupraSaltyReefer
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Make sure you are using the right power supply. I have a M1 in my garage if you want to bring yours over to test.
ofzakaria
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I believe this is the return pump not the vortech.
RandyC
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oops. You’re right! Ignore what I said.
ofzakaria
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Hui, open it snd clean it, inspect the impeller and make sure no physical damage on the magnet or the housing.
If you have voltmeter see if voltage out of the power supply is correct.
I do not think this is a wireless issue. Its either power supply, controller board or mechanichal issue in the pump itself .
If you have voltmeter see if voltage out of the power supply is correct.
I do not think this is a wireless issue. Its either power supply, controller board or mechanichal issue in the pump itself .
NanoCrazed
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Can't factory reset?
Oakland Evan
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Try it with a different power supply. I've had issues with some M1's as well and was able to fix them with simply changing out the power supplies. If you do need to order more, you can get them cheaper from AI than you can from Ecotech, it is the same power supply that the Hydra 26 uses with the same plug already attached.
ashburn2k
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Finally managed to reset it, and still come back blinking green/orange light.
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SupraSaltyReefer
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It could be the melted impeller problem that’s common on the Vectra M1 and L1. Google search it. You’ll see lots of results.
NanoCrazed
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Have you checked your lines? The flashing color there means there's a stall error. Sometimes this can come from blockage or extreme back pressure
Just curious. What did you soak it in? Citric acid?
ashburn2k
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ashburn2k
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jccaclimber
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Sounds like all is well, but a few things that have helped me out in the past for future reference.
1. While I can't speak to second owner situations, when I was servicing tanks I had Ecotech replace M1/L1 pump bodies, drivers, and power supplies well out of warranty if it wasn't a case of customer abuse.
2. I used to clean return pumps by just running them in a bucket of warm citric acid and then scrubbing the parts off with a toothbrush but I found that this didn't always get the calcium buildup out of the rear impeller bearing. Now I take the impeller out, sit the pump with that opening upright, put in a teaspoon of citric acid powder, and a bit of hot water. Once that's done doing its thing I go through my usual steps, reassemble and run it in the bucket, followed by some time in fresh water to rinse everything out. Not that I need to clean pumps often, but this has reduced the frequency I have to clean them at.
1. While I can't speak to second owner situations, when I was servicing tanks I had Ecotech replace M1/L1 pump bodies, drivers, and power supplies well out of warranty if it wasn't a case of customer abuse.
2. I used to clean return pumps by just running them in a bucket of warm citric acid and then scrubbing the parts off with a toothbrush but I found that this didn't always get the calcium buildup out of the rear impeller bearing. Now I take the impeller out, sit the pump with that opening upright, put in a teaspoon of citric acid powder, and a bit of hot water. Once that's done doing its thing I go through my usual steps, reassemble and run it in the bucket, followed by some time in fresh water to rinse everything out. Not that I need to clean pumps often, but this has reduced the frequency I have to clean them at.