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03-17-2010, 10:22 PM
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I think it also has easier methods to tune the waves and also has an on/off button. the on/off button alone is a great upgrade as you have to actually unplug the power to the current pumps to turn them off. The LEDs to show a visual feedback on the settings is good too as right now you have to squint at the tiny dial or do it by feel. All in all, I think it's a good upgrade but really some of those feature should have been in the Gen2.
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03-18-2010, 09:24 PM
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mp40
I just ordered 2 of them from J and L yesterday. $65 introductory offer for the drivers. ( you need an mp40w and just replace the electronics box)
I'll have 2 mp40 drivers for sale as soon as the new ones come in.
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Last tank was 210 reef with 90 gal sump 120 , lps. 2xKessil A350W Tuna Blues, 2xvortech mp40 for flow,aqualogic 1/4 hp chiller, 160 lbs live rock. sohal, , pair of percs,flame dotty back , royal gramma, pair of black percs, niger trigger, mandarin 55 corner bowfront freshwater, African cichlids kessil a350 30 gal 36x36 coffee table fish tank. 3 red ear sliders. 5.5 gal nano, live rock, arrow crab, baby perc, firefish.
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03-19-2010, 01:02 AM
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One of the things that has bothered me with the original W drivers is how bright the damned LEDs are at night. Ok for those that hide them in their cabinet, but mine are in the open, dining room thankfully, but still a bit annoying, more so than the 'noise' many others complain about. I can deal with the motor hum, not that bad IMO. Anyhow, I like the new idea behind smaller LEDs that provide the option for you to have them dim/turn off after a given period of time.
Another good feature of the new ES drivers is their ability to show you the charge state of your battery backup, if you have one.... I don't yet, but I think I will eventually upgrade to the new drivers. The control knob looks a lot more user friendly than the pathetic little adjustment stick on the current drivers. I believe the newer drivers are better protected from accidental water ingress as well, not waterproof, but certainly look better built in the photos I've seen.
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