Vortech MP40es Questions

Madreefer · #1 08-28-2010, 06:28 AM

So after running this for a couple of weeks I really like it. Running on reef crest. But noticed a really weird thing. I have a Bell Express Veiw sat. The kind that runs multiple rooms. The main tv is fine but the ones in other rooms have slight lines that flicker on the screen. I know the vortech is causing this because it only started when I put the pump in. When I shut it off the lines go away. Anyone else experience this. Could there be a problem with my pump to cause this interference?

Zoaelite · #2 08-28-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

So after running this for a couple of weeks I really like it. Running on reef crest. But noticed a really weird thing. I have a Bell Express Veiw sat. The kind that runs multiple rooms. The main tv is fine but the ones in other rooms have slight lines that flicker on the screen. I know the vortech is causing this because it only started when I put the pump in. When I shut it off the lines go away. Anyone else experience this. Could there be a problem with my pump to cause this interference?

Haha nope its normal mine did the exact same, messed with the TV and actually if you try and play a radio by it the frequency of the Vortec will be played. It's an absolutely evil sound, I woke up to it the morning after I watched Paranormal activity and nearly died.

Madreefer · #3 08-28-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zoaElite

Haha nope its normal mine did the exact same, messed with the TV and actually if you try and play a radio by it the frequency of the Vortec will be played. It's an absolutely evil sound, I woke up to it the morning after I watched Paranormal activity and nearly died.

Thanks. I was beginning to think I got a "bad strain." You of all people should know what I mean by that.

Zoaelite · #4 08-28-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

Thanks. I was beginning to think I got a "bad strain." You of all people should know what I mean by that.

Haha because I can't portray sarcasm properly on this site:

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I have no idea at all what your talking about

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Madreefer · #5 09-12-2010, 12:59 AM

Another question. How loud is other peoples Vortech? Should I be able to hear it? It's not vibrating but just a kind of whirring sound. Can't tell if it's the wet or dry side.

mike31154 · #6 09-12-2010, 03:59 AM

Most of the sound is probably from the dry side. Since the dry side is outside of the tank, there's no water to dampen the motor sound. It's usually more noticeable on short pulse mode ramping up to 100%. In many cases, they will also quiet down after a few days 'break in' period. Also depends on what else around your system is generating noise. I really only hear mine in the evening after the lights (and associated fans) go out. But once they go into slower 'night' mode, things are pretty quiet.

Doug · #7 09-12-2010, 01:17 PM

I find mine pretty loud when on full. Or at least "loud", when its quiet in the room with the halide fans off, etc.

Definitely no less noise than my Tunze 6080 made, unless throttled down some. And one is noisier than the other.

All in all, I like them. Good pumps. Would I sell my 6080,s to purchase them again. I dont think I would, as they are just as good. I suppose if one used more of the features on the Vortechs than I do.

Plus both mine are wired, as they are MP 20,s.