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Unread 10-26-2004, 07:42 AM   #1
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Default Via Aqua 1300 Pumps $13.60!!!!!!!!!!

Just recently purchased 4 via aqua 1300's for $13.60 each!!! Not too shabby!!
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Unread 10-26-2004, 07:43 AM   #2
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Nice deal, I'll bet a couple of those inline will pump some major water.
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Unread 10-26-2004, 07:46 AM   #3
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Be very gentle screwing in the barb on the outlet. Housing cracks way to easy...
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Unread 10-26-2004, 08:11 AM   #4
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Be very gentle screwing in the barb on the outlet. Housing cracks way to easy...
We already have plans of making a cnc machined housing out of aluminum and have it anodized.
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Unread 10-26-2004, 10:53 AM   #5
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Why don't you cnc a few out of copper?

And where can you get them for $13 a pop?
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Unread 10-26-2004, 06:06 PM   #6
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Why don't you cnc a few out of copper?

And where can you get them for $13 a pop?
You mean CNC a housing? Don't think it is possible with a VIA pump as they are 1 peice design. My mill couldn't do it I wanted to anyway.
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Yeah, the housing. Darren said they were gonna CNC some housings out of aluminum, but I was thinking copper would be better (for my system) since it won't need to be anodized.
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Unread 10-27-2004, 09:20 AM   #8
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Why don't you cnc a few out of copper?

And where can you get them for $13 a pop?
Yeah I can easily do some out of copper also.

I believe they've stopped making these pumps so they're a close out item now so thats why they're cheap. Go here http://www.amekaaquatics.com/ and then go to Close-Out Items.
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Unread 10-27-2004, 05:08 PM   #9
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Yeah I can easily do some out of copper also.

I believe they've stopped making these pumps so they're a close out item now so thats why they're cheap. Go here http://www.amekaaquatics.com/ and then go to Close-Out Items.
The part that cracks is apart of the pump body. I see no way to CNC one to replace it as you would have to break the pump to get it apart... Also brass would be better to use. Easier to mill.

EDIT: Picture attached ofthe 1300. The upper barb is the outlet and the housing is way thin around the barbs and cracks easy with the stock O-ring fittings that comes with it. That part is molded into the pump body and cannot be replaced (pretty sure). If I knew then what I know now I would have took the O-ring off the barb and sealed it with RTV silicone or similar.

Or maybe your talking about milling a whole new pump or something?
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Unread 10-28-2004, 11:33 AM   #10
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The part that cracks is apart of the pump body. I see no way to CNC one to replace it as you would have to break the pump to get it apart... Also brass would be better to use. Easier to mill.
I don't necessarily need to replace the housing on the pump. I can also design something to reinforce the pump body if necessary. I can do some extensive things with my machinery. But thank you for the warning about the thin walls.
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Or maybe your talking about milling a whole new pump or something?
Actually plans are in the works for my own pump design. Why BUY the best when you can MAKE better?!? :shrug:
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Unread 10-28-2004, 11:52 AM   #11
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"Why BUY the best when you can MAKE better?!?"
hmm . . . I wonder what Hotseat would make of such a statement ?
of course "best" and "better" are value judgments
(if the BEST pump is a DIY effort, then all DIY pumps are ipso facto 'the best')

despite many years experience using pumps, I would not presume to design a good pump - but my standards are admittedly high
pump design is non-trivial

if not confidential, what is the feature set of your better pump ?
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Unread 10-28-2004, 12:19 PM   #12
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(if the BEST pump is a DIY effort, then all DIY pumps are ipso facto 'the best')
You are indeed correct. I am indeed much newer to all this then some here and I don't intend to sound cocky. I may be pushing it a bit with a pump design however do not question my machining ability or knowledge.

A DIY pump would probably be a finality to a complete DIY system. Thus my reason for buying the Via Aqua's as my complete system is actually quite for from being complete!!
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