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Old 06-18-2010, 04:43 PM
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Default Question re Vortech reliability

For those who have owned a Vortech for more than a year:

Have you had problems with the pumps breaking down and requiring repair or replacement of any of their components?
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Old 06-18-2010, 04:48 PM
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I have two, one I have had for over a year. Have never had any problems with either.
* knock on wood. *
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Old 06-18-2010, 05:04 PM
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Same here. I have two and no problems.
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Old 06-18-2010, 05:07 PM
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Its unanimous, get one.
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My MP20 is just over a year old & nothing has gone wrong apart from the fact that it's got slightly noisier over time. Nothing too drastic but noticeable when compared to a new pump. The extra noise seems to come from the side.

It still works 100% & I'm happy with it. So happy that I've bought a MP40w ES & also have an upgrade on order with J&L to convert the MP20 into an MP40w.

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Old 06-18-2010, 05:14 PM
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I can honestly say that there are issues, but I see a lot more than most hobbiest.

Small issues, like a bad power cable, or a driver's firmware needing to be upgraded.

As for pumps, the mechanical parts are solid, and have yet to replace one for any customer.

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Old 06-18-2010, 06:45 PM
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Running an MP40w that's 2 yrs.old this month....Zero problems,LUV them.
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