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Looking to Buy WTB or Trade for mag 9.5

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by xroads, Feb 5, 2017.

  1. Feb 5, 2017 #1
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I usually hate these pumps, but I need this specific one for a water change station I am installing.

    Anyone have a good one to sell or trade for?
     
  2. Feb 6, 2017 #2
    aussie Cedar Rapids, IA

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  3. Feb 6, 2017 #3
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Just curious Craig, why do you usually hate the Mag Drive pumps? I've used the 9.5 and the 5's for years.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2017 #4
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    they are energy hogs, poor customer support, and high failure rate, lots of shocking.

    But for a mixing ATO station, they are what I need.

    I think I found one.
     
  5. Feb 6, 2017 #5
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    That's good you found one! I had 4- 9.5's at one time, using3 and a new one for back up. I sold all of them and went to the 5's. The new pumps on the market . look like most are DC's. I need a replacement pump for the 180 as a backup. Currently has the RO Water Blaster 10000. Says it's 97% efficient. Would you suggest a DC as backup as I'm wondering how long the AC pumps might be around? Thanks Craig!
     
  6. Feb 7, 2017 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I love the water blaster pumps, that is what I use. I used a couple DC pumps and really didnt like them. They need to get the bugs worked out of the controllers to be trustworthy
     

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