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Old 01-25-2012, 03:50 PM
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Rare earth magnets from Lee Valley? Pretty strong
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Old 01-25-2012, 03:55 PM
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I'll eventually upgrade to the tigershark float I think. Just so pricy!

I have to be even more gentle than you... I'm using the mag-float on 3/4" although I've become really good at keeping it engaged.
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I'll eventually upgrade to the tigershark float I think. Just so pricy!

I have to be even more gentle than you... I'm using the mag-float on 3/4" although I've become really good at keeping it engaged.
it worth the money I think, once i got my tigershark i gave away my mag-float
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it worth the money I think, once i got my tigershark i gave away my mag-float
Was it the cleaning ability ( effectiveness with coraline etc) or the strength of the magnet that impressed you most?
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they are one and the same if you think about it.
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they are one and the same if you think about it.
I suppose, but just wondering how abrasive the inner pads were vs. coraline, I find the mag floats rather useless against it.
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I was using a scraper and sea urchin for the stubborn coraline algae. The blue linkia and marble starfish help a bit too.

$147 for a magnet is pretty steep. I wouldn't want to spend more than $60
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If you had a stronger magnet, the same pad would do more work than with a weaker one no?

Just looked.
I have an extra tiger shark and an extra great white here.
I could ship em if anyone wants to pm a fair offer.
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Was it the cleaning ability ( effectiveness with coraline etc) or the strength of the magnet that impressed you most?
Mostly strength, and i can easily replace worn out pad easily. For cleaning coraline, it still take a bit of work depending on the size.
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Mostly strength, and i can easily replace worn out pad easily. For cleaning coraline, it still take a bit of work depending on the size.

I think I'm sold, tired of replacing mag floats, cheaper in the long run with just replacing pads on the other.
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