Seio

Corey · #1 03-12-2005, 06:27 AM

How many people are using seio's, Im really contemplating buying two 1500's for my 90 gal. How do you like them? what kind of flowdo they produce, any photos or videos would be greatly appreciated.

Willow · #2 03-12-2005, 06:50 AM

i have a seio 1500 on my 90 and it kicks out a buttload of current. its bloody big though, if i had the money i would have bought a tunze.

StirCrazy · #3 03-12-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Willow

i have a seio 1500 on my 90 and it kicks out a buttload of current. its bloody big though, if i had the money i would have bought a tunze.

now why the tunze over the seio? or are you talking about the biger tunze? depending on the price I can't see there being to much difference between the SEIO 1500 and the TUNZE 6060.

Steve

Willow · #4 03-12-2005, 03:37 PM

3 reasons.

1. size
2. lower power consumption
3. the seio is made by rio who has a horrible track record making powerheads.

chwkreefer · #5 03-12-2005, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Willow

3 reasons.

1. size
2. lower power consumption
3. the seio is made by rio who has a horrible track record making powerheads.

Here's a quote from the following link http://reefshow.com/html/modules.php...article&sid=68

The SEIO Super Flow is NOT my RIO's Son! In fact, gone is the scary oil encapsulated motor. In addition, the SEIO boasts an oil-less epoxy filler, magnetic rotor w/ceramic bearings and shaft... and a NEW and EXITING impeller design that expels water in a wide arc rather than a jet-stream. Though it is not the expensive German Tunze Stream, the SEIO gives it a run for the money when it comes to cost factor and simplicity.

I think this deals with point number 3. But as for the other two points I guess you either pay now for the Stream or you pay later in terms of extra hydro. Me I'm opting for the pay later and will be getting a 1500 later next week from OA.

In regards to the reputation of past rio pumps, I totally agree, I personally have owned 3 Rio's and two were fine one was junk.

Corey · #6 03-12-2005, 05:04 PM

Bill check this out, I believe it would be a whole lot cheaper than OA
http://search.ebay.ca/seio-1500_W0QQ...dsreturnedZ300

Willow · #7 03-12-2005, 06:10 PM

don't get me wrong, im happy with the seio so far, i would have prefered a tunze if i had the extra money. im sure this seio is designed a lot better that the older rio pumps but they could have and should have fixed the designs on them so they wouldnt break down after only 3 months. it says a lot about the company when they let this go on for years on end.

don’t forget that price is us$$, add shipping, taxes and the brokerage fee and your looking at a lot more money.

chwkreefer · #8 03-12-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Bill check this out, I believe it would be a whole lot cheaper than OA
http://search.ebay.ca/seio-1500_W0QQ...dsreturnedZ300

How much are these guys charging to ship to Canada?

Corey · #9 03-12-2005, 08:41 PM

I sent them an email yesterday asking for total price, I dont expect a reply until Mon, But for 9.00$ for any continental USA, Im sure it cant be that much more, +duty

chwkreefer · #10 03-13-2005, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey

I sent them an email yesterday asking for total price, I dont expect a reply until Mon, But for 9.00$ for any continental USA, Im sure it cant be that much more, +duty

Did you see the other ad on ebay for Seio 1500's? The shipping is $18 US funds to ship to Canada, plus the price of their pumps is $12 US more to boot.