Is this pump Good? PLEASE READ!

dguy6789 · Nov 14, 2003

Ok so i want the best pump money can buy, is this it? Looks super powerful.

the link doesnt work so ill specify it.

it is a mag-drive 24
with

Flow Rate: 2400 GPH
Watts: 265
Pump Size (L x W x H): 7.25 x 4 x 5.25
Outlet Size / Inlet Size: 1" MPT / 1" FPT

here is a link, click next to the 24.

http://www.marinedepot.com/a_ph_danner.asp?CartId=

is it good? Im mainly worried about how much heat it will dump into the system. How is it?

dguy6789 · Nov 14, 2003

What about an eheim 1250 or 1260? Im being serious, i saw the pump above with its awesome flow and was wondering if the flow was worth the wattage in heat.

Jibby · Nov 14, 2003

eheim 1250 is a great pump its very quiet and ive had no problems at all.

Mikeonatrike · Nov 14, 2003

Id say the 1260 at 65 watts on the high side for output wattage. The 1250 with 28 watts definetly where u wana be, it will provide suffcient flow and not dumb to much heat. That insane 2400 gph pump is most definetly overkill.

UberBlue · Nov 14, 2003

WAYYYYYYYY overkill. 265 watts is a TON of extra heat and you're not going to come close to realizing 2400gph.

An Iwaki MD-30RLZT will give you the same shutoff head without dumping 265 watts into your system. And even that's somewhat overkill. The Iwaki pumps are also very efficient. I belive the 30 is around 45 watts

The biggest pump I've ever seen recomended is the MD-20RLZT.
purchase link

P.S. Come on guys, an ehien 1250/60 isn't even in the same leauge of he's looking for

dguy6789 · Nov 14, 2003

all right, so an eheim 1250 is metal and metal hose clamps will be good?

Mikeonatrike · Nov 14, 2003

I do not beleive the 1250 has metal barbs, but metal hoseclamps shoulnt hurt the barbs. They might pinch the tubing though so be careful. I personally dont use hoseclamps, the brass barbs provide enuff grab to keep the hose on.

solo · Nov 14, 2003

get an eheim
i love mine
and hte person i sold it to should also

if you really want to spend that much $, can an iwaki

the eheim barbs aren't metal btw

dguy6789 · Nov 14, 2003

ok, well my friend showed me a mag 3 which is way better, so ill get that, it is cheaper and more powerful. Thanks you guys.

Mikeonatrike · Nov 14, 2003

Ah yes, the mag3, another excelent pump. Good flow/head decent wattage. Dont overtighten the inlet barb though. They are known to crack, so if i were u id put a hoseclamp around the inlet so it doesnt crack.

{PMS}fishy · Nov 14, 2003

Wow 1" inlet and outlet. You going to hook a garden hose up to that thing?

dguy6789 · Nov 14, 2003

im gonna use 1/2 tubes with converting barbs hooked up to it.

Wicked Klown · Nov 14, 2003

{PMS}fishy said:
Wow 1" inlet and outlet. You going to hook a garden hose up to that thing?

Well seeing as a garden hose is 1/2"ID I doubt it.

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