New 300

The Codfather · #1 04-09-2011, 03:40 AM

Well my pumps arrived today, found a Canadian supplier for these, took a bit of looking, but well worth it. These pumps have a 5 year warranty and the customer service I received so far was very good. So far quite impressed. Going to fire one up in a tub to see the noise factor, but was told they are very very quiet. Each pump will put out about 3000 gph at 6' of head so plenty to go round.

The Codfather · #2 04-09-2011, 04:12 AM

A couple of pics.

Well had to open it up and take a look.

Screened intake and internal anti lime bypass.

Looks promising, I guess time will tell.

BlueTang<3 · #3 04-09-2011, 04:16 AM

Are the shafts and the screws titanium? I just pulled the plastic threads out of on of the skimmer bolts last night, no big deal but i see that those have some sort of inserts.

Dez · #4 04-09-2011, 04:19 AM

Looks promising Bob. Looking forward to the longterm progress of this build.

The Codfather · #5 04-09-2011, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dez

Looks promising Bob. Looking forward to the longterm progress of this build.

Thanks Dez, I will see if I can get over there for some frags in the next 6 months. Build got off to a good start, but between the girls and work, this build has been at a standstill for a while. Hope to get a few things done in the next couple of weeks.
Your tank looks wicked by the way, going to have to stop by one of these nights and have a good look again, have been there for a while. Hows the family? Good I hope.

lastlight · #6 04-09-2011, 04:37 AM

What's the wattage? I was planning to use a stock laguna max-flo for some savings and I'm curious...

The Codfather · #7 04-09-2011, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

What's the wattage? I was planning to use a stock laguna max-flo for some savings and I'm curious...

When I talked to the rep. I think he told me between 175-190 watts, I will have to have a look in the specs to confirm. I looked at the maxflo 4200 as well, specs have it at a little lower wattage, but I liked the construction of the sicce body and impellers better.
I have two Brett, your welcome to take one for a test on your tank if you want, I can bring it in to cowtown next time Im in if you want.

The Codfather · #8 04-09-2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

Are the shafts and the screws titanium? I just pulled the plastic threads out of on of the skimmer bolts last night, no big deal but i see that those have some sort of inserts.

Shafts look to be a ceramic, but the bolts do screw into metal sleeved inside the body of the pump. Seem like a solid build.