asm129 Gambusia MFK Member Dec 28, 2009 642 1 18 Cafe Lu Mar 22, 2012 #1 I want to replace my old sump pump. It's a 1350 gph Reef Tech 5000. It's kind of loud. I want to get a pump that's pretty quiet and is kind of power efficient. Can you recommend something like that?
I want to replace my old sump pump. It's a 1350 gph Reef Tech 5000. It's kind of loud. I want to get a pump that's pretty quiet and is kind of power efficient. Can you recommend something like that?
duanes MFK Moderators Staff member Moderator MFK Member Jun 7, 2007 22,683 29,760 2,910 Isla Taboga Panama via Milwaukee Mar 23, 2012 #2 I have had a Mag-drive 1200 and a Mag drive 1800 running constantly 24/7 for over 15 years. I put a square sponge pad underneath to reduce vibration. And have replaced empellers and a volute once during that period.
I have had a Mag-drive 1200 and a Mag drive 1800 running constantly 24/7 for over 15 years. I put a square sponge pad underneath to reduce vibration. And have replaced empellers and a volute once during that period.
wheatgerm Plecostomus MFK Member May 22, 2010 1,168 7 53 utah Mar 23, 2012 #3 I just traded 2 of my old pumps to quiet-one pumps. They are very quiet and energy efficient. Plus for the 1200gph only cost 70$ shipped to me
I just traded 2 of my old pumps to quiet-one pumps. They are very quiet and energy efficient. Plus for the 1200gph only cost 70$ shipped to me
aldiaz33 Blue Tier VIP MFK Member Jun 19, 2007 2,314 221 296 Bay Area Mar 24, 2012 #4 Check out the Laguna Max-Flo pumps. Quiet and efficient.
C csnmusic02 Candiru MFK Member Mar 25, 2008 370 0 46 Brooksville Mar 24, 2012 #5 Quiet ones def they keep good flow unlike mag drive pumps. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
Quiet ones def they keep good flow unlike mag drive pumps. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
M Madding The Ninth Holostei MFK Member May 11, 2009 3,628 5 0 38 New York Mar 24, 2012 #6 I went with a Quiet One for my 500g, really like it.
W Wiggles92 Dovii MFK Member Apr 25, 2009 6,103 44 105 33 Pennsylvania Mar 24, 2012 #7 Quiet One pumps are the way to go for economical pumps that will last for a while.