Review: Seio M2600

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by mr_alberta

Power consumption is in around the 80W range or so. Not too bad considering my Mak 4 pumps uses about 100W or so but has half the output.

can't realy compare these two as the Mak4 is a pressure pump and will far out flow a SEIO when head pressure is applied.

what is the flow rating for the one you got and what was the price range?

I have the 820's myself and while they are a good pump I don't feel they are anywhere near the preformance of the TUNZE, and two 820's would cost more than one 6060 tunze.

Steve

[mr_alberta]

Hi Steve,

The M2600 is 2600GPH. I bought mine used off of RC, but I did find one online store in Canada that carried this particular model:

http://www.aquarecifal.com/magasin/i...Path=38_51_145

For the price of a new one though, it would be better to go with the non-controllable Tunze IMO.

As for the hard starting problem, I haven't had any issues yes. *knock on wood*

[Funky_Fish14]

I have two M1100's in my 75g. I am please with the amount of flow, and dispersion over distance with them. I also have similar pros and cons to Harvey's reguarding the unit. I dont however have a problem with the powercords because the cords only have to go about 3-4ft to make it to the powerbar. They are short though, yes, not much of a drip loop.

I do not like the amount of HEAT they produce though! The temperature in my tank has been a little higher (1-4 degrees) due to operating the pumps. I also know another fellow who has one 2600 in his 200g and it brings his temps up a similar amount to mine.

Chris

[TRS]

I also purchased two SEIO M2600 powerheads. The power cords are definately too short. Heat transfer is slightly noticable, but only a couple of degrees increase. I am also a bit leary about the suction cups when mounted on side glass panels as they can fall quite easily, however, they do come with several fasteners and can be mounted more securely. I did have a problem with the impeller assembly on both of them. I had them on a 12 hour timer cycle and they kept grinding at startup until they each crapped out. TAAM admitted that they were experiencing failures and replaced both impeller assemblies...no questions asked. They also recommend not to run them on wavemakers as this can intensify the impeller failure. Overall, I find them a great powerhead for their 80 Watt power consumption and purchase price.

That was until I discovered and purchased an EcoTech Marine powerhead. Their flow and reduced heat transfer are exceptional, but the retail price is quite steep. They too have manufacturing problems that they are working out successfully.