So is the AC110 428 GPH or 500 GPH??

[tcarswell]

I am ordering my third today my question is that I see it rated differently( 428GPH or 500 GPH ) depending on where I am searching. Is the 428gph including media or is that a new measurement without media ? Is there something I am missing ?
Thanks folks

 

[chesterthehero]

http://www.hagen.com/usa/aquatic/product.cfm?CAT=1&SUBCAT=107&PROD_ID=01006200020101

straight off the mfgs website

For 60 - 110 U.S. Gal. Aquariums
- Patented Refiltration System provides optimal mechanical, chemical and biological filtration
- Maximum Output: 1892 L/h (500 U.S. Gal./h)
- Full Flow Control: 630 L/h (166 U.S. Gal./h)
- Power Consumption: 14 W
- Maximum Aquarium Capacity: 110 U.S. Gal. (415 L)
- AquaClear is backed by a lifetime guarantee
- Flow Control: Simply shift the patented "Flow Adjustment Control" at the the intake siphon. When the "Flow Adjustment Control" is at its greatest blockage, AquaClear's input and exhaust volumes are approximately a third of its maximum capacity.

 

[12 Volt Man]

the 428gph figure has been floating around the web for years now.

but I doubt its that much with media.

if it is 500gph with no media, its probably less than 428 with media..

I have a hard time believing that my AC has more flow than my rena XP3...

 

[tcarswell]

LMAO! Nice sig ! I looked around I found where its rated as 428 gph. Its on page 22 of the Dr fosters catologs... All their catalogs say that...

 

[tcarswell]

the 428gph figure has been floating around the web for years now.

but I doubt its that much with media.

if it is 500gph with no media, its probably less than 428 with media..

I have a hard time believing that my AC has more flow than my rena XP3...

It should have more flow. The XP3 is rated at 350. The ac110 is rated at 428 on the lowest figure. I would get another canister for my 100 but I already got an FX5 to go underneath.

 

[Bderick67]

the 428gph figure has been floating around the web for years now.

but I doubt its that much with media.

if it is 500gph with no media, its probably less than 428 with media..

I have a hard time believing that my AC has more flow than my rena XP3...

A XP3 with media and return tubing flows at less then 200 gph.

 

[moneygetter1]

Most mfgrs. flow rates are from tests w/ no media. Depending on media choice & packing, subtract about 25/30% for actual flow. "T"

 

[tcarswell]

A XP3 with media and return tubing flows at less then 200 gph.

And to money getta Your right its a lot like measuring horsepower at the crank (the manufacturers ) And rear wheel horsepower.

 

[gt1009]

But canisters need like half the turnover of an HOB because of the increased BIO volume

 

[swede]

It should have more flow. The XP3 is rated at 350. The ac110 is rated at 428 on the lowest figure. I would get another canister for my 100 but I already got an FX5 to go underneath.

an ac110 would be a nice compliment to the FX5. think of it as a powerhead with benefits