Icecap gyre 4K magnet appears exposed

[Mydoghasfleas]

Not sure if this is normal. It looks like I can see the magnet. Does this not make it possible to rust?

 

[Mydoghasfleas]

anyone with this pump can confirm this is how they come? Do I need to worry about rust?

 

[DaddyFish]

I have two brand new ones in the box. I'll go pull one out now and look.

 

[DaddyFish]

Confirmed, mine are same. Appears magnet ends are completely exposed. Sure hope it's coated well!

 

[Mydoghasfleas]

I have two brand new ones in the box. I'll go pull one out now and look.

After researching it looks like it’s the design. Idk though I feel nervous using it . I’m sure it’s safe if that’s the design but always have the thought that magnet + saltwater = bad

 

[DaddyFish]

This magnet appears to be coated (with epoxy I presume). However, it's at best a thin coating as I can see significant finish variations on one end of mine.
Looks like time will tell. However, I will be watching carefully for anytime it gets bumped and possibly scratched or nicked.

 

[Mydoghasfleas]

This magnet appears to be coated (with epoxy I presume). However, it's at best a thin coating as I can see significant finish variations on one end of mine.
Looks like time will tell. However, I will be watching carefully for anytime it gets bumped and possibly scratched or nicked.

I think the type of magnet it is cannot rust. But not really sure.

 

[Idoc]

I have a couple of these...one for over a year. I haven't had any issues with the magnet rusting yet.

You should contact the company and ask what they have done to the magnets to prevent them from rusting!

 

[((FORDTECH))]

I think the type of magnet it is cannot rust. But not really sure.

Was wondering if you got anywhere with this because after opening my new 4K I seen the magnet exposed and did a quick search I wish I would’ve found this thread before I bought them. Does anyone have any answers for this question?

 

[((FORDTECH))]

@CoralVue

 

[JeffB418]

This type of magnet does not rust. It’s similar to the magnet used on mag drive pumps for the impeller.

 

[JeffB418]

@CoralVue

If you want an answer from Coralvue reach out to [email protected]

they are no longer a R2R sponsor so I don’t know if can respond to this tag

 

[((FORDTECH))]

This type of magnet does not rust. It’s similar to the magnet used on mag drive pumps for the impeller.

So if it does not rust then it does not release any unwanted minerals into the water?

 

[((FORDTECH))]

If you want an answer from Coralvue reach out to [email protected]

they are no longer a R2R sponsor so I don’t know if can respond to this tag

Thanks