Mag drive pumps

[dwdenny]

Well I might just spend the money on an Ehiem 1046 or a 1048 only 50 or so and a much better pump from what I hear.

[NaCl_H2O]

Mags, like many less expensive pumps (including Eheim) are basically just large versions of a powerhead. Some are better than others with features like ceramic shafts, and more impeller paddles, but they all wear out over time and regular cleaning/maintenance are critical to keep them from failing.

I agree the Eheim is superior to a MAG, and a MAG12+ is better than a MAG12-, but .....

If you want a dependable, last forever pump, get an IWAKI, Blueline, PanWorld style pump. You will probably pay close to 2x for the same GPH, but cost and hassle will be far less over a 5+ year period of time.

I have 10 pumps on my system including a PanWorld 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, and MAG12s ... I used to have some MAG5/7s but they have all been tossed into the trashcan, and my Eheims are kept around in case of an emergency. When time/$s permit, the MAG12s will be history.

[dwdenny]

Steve this is for a nano so all I need is about 100 or so GPH dont think an Iwaki or panworld is needed.

[NaCl_H2O]

Steve this is for a nano so all I need is about 100 or so GPH dont think an Iwaki or panworld is needed.

Oops :blush sorry, I must have gotten lost in the moment ;) Actually, they do make little PanWorlds, about 150-200gph ;)

[dwdenny]

might have to look into them that is ok but I do agree with you about the Iwaki and panworld pumps.

[NaCl_H2O]

$65 and it is so cute!

[dwdenny]

and they make smaller ones check out this PDF file http://www.techniquesfluides.fr/down...rld%20angl.pdf pretty neat contacting the amirican office to see where I might be able to get one.

[matt]

The smallest pan world (great idea to get one of those!) is the PX10 which puts out 150gph, pressure rated. I use this pump for kalk reactors, and it's great. It's $60 or so at premium, totally worth getting for a return pump. The next one up PX20 is around 250gph I think.

[dwdenny]

click the link above matt there is a 1px that is made as well as 2,3,4,5 then it skips to the 10px. I contacted pan world in america I hope get some more info and a distributor name.