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Heads up for anyone wanting a Vortech pump

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by NeonBender, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. Nov 30, 2013 #1
    NeonBender

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    Just wanted to let everyone know if you have had your eyes on a Vortech pump, now is the time to buy. Vortech is doing a 20% mail in rebate on all their pumps, bought from a dealer. I just got a MP10ES that my wife will give me on Christmas. Anyway, they never seem to have sales, so if you want to jump, now is a good time. Good til December 2nd.








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  2. Nov 30, 2013 #2
    iadubber

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    Fricken love my MP10WES with my Apex WXM module. So awesome!
     
  3. Nov 30, 2013 #3
    NeonBender

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    this one is going to be the second in my 58 gallon. This first one isn't wireless, but I think I can get a wireless module for it. Anyone use the wireless for two? worth it?
     
  4. Nov 30, 2013 #4
    iadubber

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    If you have two wireless I think the sync feature is great.
     
  5. Nov 30, 2013 #5
    JB Marion

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    I like my MP40's but man they are loud.
     
  6. Nov 30, 2013 #6
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    If the rest of the tank is really quiet, then yes the vortech is pretty loud and noticable ramping up and down. If you're going for dead silent something completely internal would be a better way to go.






     
  7. Nov 30, 2013 #7
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Wp40 are not bad.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2013 #8
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Yes, both wireless is woth the extra expense IMO.

    I have an MP60 and 2_MP 40's. Mine are "not" noisey at all! If others' are, it may be the spacer isn't correct or, it/they are running at a "very high speed"....
     
  9. Nov 30, 2013 #9
    Donavon

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    all of mine are quiet as well ^^^ agree with Sponge or they aren't lined up correctly if they are off by a little bit they can be loud
     
  10. Dec 1, 2013 #10
    danmgray Sioux City, IA

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    One of my MP10's is very quiet and the other is loud enough that I don't feel comfortable turning it up more than 50%-it sounds like it will rattle itself apart.. I've had the quiet one running for at least 6 months. I just installed the loud one last week. I plan to call the manufacturer to see if they can help.

    I should add that I really like the vortech pump design and features. Worth every penny.
     
  11. Dec 1, 2013 #11
    iadubber

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    The mp10 might just need bearings if you've tried all you can to align it
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2013 #12
    JB Marion

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    I should have someone who's experienced with the MP40's come and take a look at mine.

    From what I can tell, I have them setup right, but they have a very loud "whine" when they are running at more than 50% power. When they are in pulse or reef crest mode, they are really, really load as them ramp up and down.

    I don't expect them to be totally silent, but they are louder than I would have hoped.
     
  13. Dec 2, 2013 #13
    mthomp

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    this was my experience with them as well JB
     

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