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Matt 09-27-2005 06:29 AM

A new powerhead - watch the video.
 
http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com...vortech_lg.wmv
This is a very cool video of a new powerhead being done by Ecotech Marine, courtesy of Marc at Melevsreef.com who apparently spent some time geeking out at this years MACNA. The motor is on the outside of the glass (no heat, no in-tank wires), and drives the impeller through the glass. Very sweet, and about 3100gph (as shown). The one on the right just has the cowling taken off for display purposes.

More photos at Marc's photo-journal. Down to the bottom of this page.

Enjoy, and drool.

Matthew

Chin_Lee 09-27-2005 09:14 AM

too cool
 
that is really cool. can hardly wait to try one

muck 09-27-2005 02:18 PM

The flow looks great in the video.
Looks very promising!! :cool:

christyf5 09-27-2005 03:08 PM

I was just checking that out the other day. Pretty darn cool :cool: Its flow is adjustable (like the more expensive Tunzes) and it has a battery backup built in so it keeps working for 24-36h during a poweroutage is pretty sweet too!

Saltysteve 09-27-2005 03:59 PM

But, what if it fails? :confused:

Jaws 09-27-2005 04:29 PM

So let me get this straight. Do you have to drill your tank for this to work? That would be perfect for behind rock work too.

muck 09-27-2005 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws
So let me get this straight. Do you have to drill your tank for this to work? That would be perfect for behind rock work too.

Nope.

Quote:

The VorTech minimizes the intrusion of equipment in your tank by using a patent pending bracketless design; this allows the motor to be on the outside of the aquarium and uses a magnetic field to transfer torque through the aquarium wall to the propeller located in the water.

Jaws 09-27-2005 04:38 PM

If only there was an emoticon for drooling.

Gujustud 09-27-2005 04:45 PM

wOW, very very smart idea. I like it.

Invigor 09-27-2005 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws
If only there was an emoticon for drooling.

http://forums.megadeth.com/images/smilies/drool.gif

:mrgreen:


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