Vortech mp40wes

Ghxst

Ghxst

Tang
#22
#22
I have a used one, it is quite for a day or so then seems to move slightly, the more it moves the louder it gets from a range of hums to a jack hammeresque sound. Its on a 45g tank but the water movement is great and can be tuned out by turning up the TV or adjusting its placement.

Edit,

The humming is not that loud as i just read that if the bearings are bad I would hear it from downstairs. Also my cat might be moving the cord on the dry side making it off balance to make the noise. Damn cat. I like my MP40 but if it wasn't given to me I wouldn't spend that much cash.
 
Ghosty

Ghosty

Butterfly Fish
#23
#23
280g-reefman;190873 said:
So after speaking with customer service I am out of luck. I could pay $200 to have them fix the dryside or I could simply buy some new 6095. hmmmmmmmmmmm. Just fair warning to anyone considering buying a used pump out of warranty.
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Wow $200 fix?, what a RIP! I only paid $120 (+ shipping) for Alpine to fix/replace the LCD screen on my car DVD, and out of warranty. Totally more advanced tech then powerhead bearings imo, lol! I know two completely different things, BUT seems like Ecotech is full of ****.

Thanks for the warning, because I've seen them come up (used) on RC frequently. That would be sweet if the DIY $20 method fixed yours though. Report back!
 
Haddonisreef

Haddonisreef

Orca
M.A.S.C Club Member
#24
#24
280g-reefman;190604 said:
See to me it makes no sense to buy a product and not be able to run it at full power without adverse side effects. Especially for a $450 pump.
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Dam 450$? That's the problem you over paired for the pump! I have 3 and didn't pay more then 300 ea for mine! Guess it all in who you know! Awesome pumps IMO run mine 100% and can't really hear them unless standing wright next to them!
 
Ghosty

Ghosty

Butterfly Fish
#25
#25
$450 latest model, new. How old were yours and which controller?
 
Ghosty

Ghosty

Butterfly Fish
#27
#27
Nice! Unfortunately most of us don't know anyone who knows someone who got some that "fell off the back of a truck". :D
 
Haddonisreef

Haddonisreef

Orca
M.A.S.C Club Member
#28
#28
Ghosty;190915 said:
Nice! Unfortunately most of us don't know anyone who knows someone who got some that "fell off the back of a truck". :D
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The thing is there is only one middel man and let's just say he passed the bar!
 
280g-reefman

280g-reefman

Butterfly Fish
M.A.S.C Club Member
#29
#29
So here is what I have learned.

1. Don't just buy something because it is well marketed, expensive(meaning you think it is quality equipment) and it gets a lot of hype.
2. Buyer beware on used products out of warranty.
3. Talk to haddonisreef if you ever need a good deal on a pump. lol
 
CRW Reef

CRW Reef

Blue Whale
M.A.S.C Club Member
ex-officio
#30
#30
Ah ha or like he said someone who has passed the bar :p

Lol btw I am in agreement that Mp40s are loud compared to internal pumps for sure!!!!!! Mine sound like mini airplanes when at full bore, dang it!!!
 
Ghosty

Ghosty

Butterfly Fish
#31
#31
Ahh, I see. All good, I'm sure everyone knows I was joking about the "fell off the back of a truck" of course. :)
 
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280g-reefman

280g-reefman

Butterfly Fish
M.A.S.C Club Member
#32
#32
CRW Reef;190957 said:
Ah ha or like he said someone who has passed the bar :p

Lol btw I am in agreement that Mp40s are loud compared to internal pumps for sure!!!!!! Mine sound like mini airplanes when at full bore, dang it!!!
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Love that analogy. I always compared them to a rear differential going out.
 
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