VorTech MP40w to 40w ES Upgrade Kit.. Is it worth it?

[One_Divided]

I have a line on a cheap price on this upgrade.. Is it really worth it? From what I have read there are more varied flow options.. What else?


thanks!

[shrimp]

How many are you planning on using?
If you only have one I would not waste your money.

[One_Divided]

2 for now... I can get them at cost, which is still pricey!

[Slyguy00]

Its only worth it if you want more than 1 running at the same time and in sync. Otherwise its pointless.

[One_Divided]

oh.. So they recognize each other and alternate flow?

[shrimp]

Yes they will alternate or be in sync with each other if desired.

[mike31154]

I'd call it a worthwhile investment if you're running multiple pumps. The Tidal Swell & Nutrient Transport modes are the 2 major changes. I use TSM pretty much exclusively now. From TSM a single button push puts the pumps into NTM which creates a nice wave if you take the time to tune the pumps. Another button push & they're back in TSM. I use NTM for an hour or so just before doing a water change. Kicks up a lot of extra gunk. Also, if you're upgrading from the older drivers, the newer ES drivers have an extra ON/OFF button, allowing you to turn the pump off without unplugging it. If you use night mode, unplugging the non ES drivers causes them to lose that setting & you have to redo it. Power ON/OFF button on newer drivers prevents loss of the night mode time setting.

[globaldesigns]

You can also use Ames with the non es, I currently use it that way, the es as the controller. The only flow pattern that the non es doesn't support is the high nutrient mode


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk