Utility pump has signs of rusting bolts underneath

[calanprc]

I use a utliity pump to pump fresh saltwater into my 130 gallon reef tank and noticed that some of the screws underneath are rusting. I always rise the pump with fresh water after each use. Should I be concerned about getting copper in my reef tank? Is there a high powered utility pump that does not have any parts that can rust?

 

[Katherine Corals]

Maybe just me, but not worth the risk of putting any rust material in my tank :0

 

[mtraylor]

Replace the screws with titanium or stainless screws

 

[Dburr1014]

I use a utliity pump to pump fresh saltwater into my 130 gallon reef tank and noticed that some of the screws underneath are rusting. I always rise the pump with fresh water after each use. Should I be concerned about getting copper in my reef tank? Is there a high powered utility pump that does not have any parts that can rust?

Is this a pump for aquarium use?
They use stainless steel screws if it is. You may or may not know, stainless steel can also rust.
If it's not horrible, imo, leave it. You can always replace them if you want.
Sounds like this pump is only used that once in a while for water change. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[mfinn]

I use a utliity pump to pump fresh saltwater into my 130 gallon reef tank and noticed that some of the screws underneath are rusting. I always rise the pump with fresh water after each use. Should I be concerned about getting copper in my reef tank? Is there a high powered utility pump that does not have any parts that can rust?

Couple thoughts.
First you see rust on some screws and are worried about copper? What's your thought process to come to this conclusion?
This is the utility pump I use.
If you look you might be able to find this pump along with the hose they were selling a couple years ago.

Ultra Zero Utility Pump

The Sicce Ultra Zero is a multi-purpose utility pump, perfect for when you just need a sturdy pump to move water from one place to another, such as for pumping freshly mixed saltwater to your tank after a water change, or refilling reservoirs. The Ultra Zero has plenty of power to pump water...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Dburr1014]

Couple thoughts.
First you see rust on some screws and are worried about copper? What's your thought process to come to this conclusion?
This is the utility pump I use.
If you look you might be able to find this pump along with the hose they were selling a couple years ago.

Ultra Zero Utility Pump

The Sicce Ultra Zero is a multi-purpose utility pump, perfect for when you just need a sturdy pump to move water from one place to another, such as for pumping freshly mixed saltwater to your tank after a water change, or refilling reservoirs. The Ultra Zero has plenty of power to pump water...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Yes, glad you pointed this out.
Screws won't have copper unless they are brass screws.