OceanMotions Squirt

[NaCl_H2O]

Well, I am about half way through replacing my closed loops with PanWorld pumps and OM Squirts (4 each). Just thought I would add to the good words said about Paul and Cassie, as well as the products! Very well made and great customer service.

The down side is the plumbing, but that really has nothing to do with the product, just the project :-D

On my larger tank, I am using two PW 100PXX (1270 GPH) and two Squirts. Paul stepped through the plumbing with me over the phone to add a 5th outlet prior to the Squirt to divert some of the pressure. The Squirt is only rated at 1000 GPH.

A note - I tried running the Squirt at full throttle (1270 GPH) and it stopped (as expected), but would not restart after I relieved some of the pressure. I had to take out the drum (didn't see any debris?) and re-assemble to get it working. Then it happened again! This time I put a little lubricant (Vaseline, not KY ;) ) on the outside of the drum before I reassembled it. It has been runnng great ever since, with a ball valve for the 5th outlet open at about 25%.

Very nice product - I'll post some pics when I get the plumbing done for all of them.

FYI - Steve

[::pete::]

Yea ... what Josh said !!!

[NaCl_H2O]

Pics! Pics! :D

Patience, Patience - I'm up to my a.. in PVC right now! ;)

[GaryP]

Patience, Patience - I'm up to my a.. in PVC right now!

Kinky!

[NaCl_H2O]

Ok, here are a few pics ...

[::pete::]

:D

[RobertG]

Sweet, what is all the blue stuff? :skeezy: :-D Algae creep, it really looks sweet! Sorry I hate the colored primer, clear rocks.

[NaCl_H2O]

Sweet, what is all the blue stuff? :skeezy: :-D Algae creep, it really looks sweet! Sorry I hate the colored primer, clear rocks.

Actually, the PVC glue I use (Rain & Shine) is blue - works great even if the pipe is wet! But is cures SUPER FAST, not so good for first time PVC'ers

[NaCl_H2O]

I may have spoken (posted) a little too soon? I am having significant problems keeping the squirts turning, even on lower (590gph) pumps. Seems that even tiny particles of sand getting trapped in the drum can cause them to lock up.

Sent Paul an EMail and will keep y'all posted ...

[::pete::]

WoW !! Thats the first I have heard of a problem with Pauls products. Im sure he will make it right.

He has a message board too that he checks frequently.

[NaCl_H2O]

WoW !! Thats the first I have heard of a problem with Pauls products. Im sure he will make it right.

He already responded to my EMail, at 10:45 on Turkey Day!!!

I will call him tomorrow to work through problems, which I am sure he will resolve!

[wkopplin]

He will get them fixed. He stands behind his stuff like nobody I have ever seen.

[NaCl_H2O]

He will get them fixed. He stands behind his stuff like nobody I have ever seen.

No kidding! His second EMail "late" last night said "I'm still up, so give me a call". I did (after 11:00pm) and we discussed the problems - he is manufacturing 4 new drums for me today to fix the problem!

That's caring! Hope the solution works, sounds like it will!?

[::pete::]

Customer Service .... :D

[alexwolf]

Thats what its ALL about......

[captexas]

What made you go with the Squirt instead of the OM 4 way unit? I'm curious as I am looking at getting one for my 240g.

[NaCl_H2O]

What made you go with the Squirt instead of the OM 4 way unit? I'm curious as I am looking at getting one for my 240g.

I bought 4 OM Squirts - I have two closed loops on each of my 215 and 140. That gives me 8 outlets per tank (2x Squirts) with nice random current patterns ... I hope!

The flow rate per closed loop pump was about right for the Squirt, and the 4-way was overkill - both capacity and $$s

I will know more in a few days after I get the new drums from Paul, but if you are pushing 1000gph or more (maybe even 800+) I would recommend the 4-way.

[Ram_Puppy]

Well, I am hopefully going to have an oceans motions 4 way (the one that returns 3 pipes at a time) for christmas, though it probably won't be hooked up right away... awesome.

[NaCl_H2O]

Update on the OM Squirts: I recieved the new drums Friday and installed them Friday night in all four units, they have been running perfect :-D

If you buy these units and have either high flow rate, or the possibility of sand getting into the units, I suggest you ask Paul for these same modifications:

1) Decreased the OD of the drum by a hair
2) Added a "flux" collector to increase the magnet strength

- Steve