ecotech Quiet Drive review

[gregzz4]

The MP10QD upgrade is now available in Canada and is going for $75-90. Thanks Canuck Buck

I broke down today and bought an MP10wQD
I'll replace one of my ES units on the DT and put the ES on my QT/Frag tank for now

I won't be doing the switch tonight but hope when I do I am impressed

[gregzz4]

First night with the new MP10wQD ...
I installed it in my 20g QT/frag tank. I'm doing this to break it in, and maybe help the frags some as they've been suffering with a MJ400 and MJ600 running 24/7.

Initial impression is somewhat biased as it's a brand-new wet/dry side pair. But I'll say the ramping sound is definitely improved enough to warrant the purchase. The sound is quite different from the other 3 ES units I own. This of course must be from the more fluid/continual signal the dry side is receiving from the new driver programming.
On 100% the new unit is amazingly quiet, but I can't compare it to my others at this time, so I'm only stating this from personal feelings.
I'm interested to see what will happen if I install an upgrade on my quietest 'used-to-be' master. My previous master is now known as 'right' as I'm using ReefLink to program and control all my pumps. ReefLink doesn't use a single pump as a 'master'. You have total control over all your pumps. PM me if you need help with this as it's way too much to try and cover here.

I wish EcoTech would be more consistent with their products as I've never had to touch the dry side on my main unit over the 3 years I've had it running. And it's still the quietest piece out of all 3 units - even after bearing changes on the others.
I'm waiting for the break-in period of a week or so (barring free time) to compare this new unit with my workhorse dead-quiet stock unit.

I have 5 wet sides that I rotate on 3 MP10wES units. I lube the wet sides with Lifegard silicone and it's always made a big difference.
The new wet side that came with the QD unit was very difficult to spin by hand.
When I dis-assembled it I found it was lubed, and the lube felt similar to what I use, so I suspect they've used something similar to help with the 'break-in' period.

That's all for now.

I'll be back with more info as it's pertinent.

[Myka]

Looking for MP40 QD upgrade reviews! What's the scoop guys?

Aside from Greg's post above, this really isn't a "review" thread yet.

[WarDog]

I will be installing my mp40 QD driver this weekend, including before and after tests with a decibel meter. Stay tuned for the results.

[Plainswalker]

I got an MP40wQD to replace an MP10 I was using on the left side of my tank. So far, it's a world of difference flow and noise-wise compared to the MP40wES on the right side. I can barely hear the QD even at 70% while the ES has a very audible whine at that level.

It was so big of a difference that I got a QD driver for the ES. It makes the ES just a little bit louder than the QD, which means it's still ultra-quiet. Worth the price if you have an ES and are looking to upgrade for sure.

[sewerman45]

I ordered a MP40 QD driver for a noisy MP40 that I had... I didn't expect a miracle but was hoping it would be at least a bit quieter. Before I could hear it a couple rooms away and couldn't put it on pulse or wave mode at all as I could hear the whine of it winding up and down right across the house.

With the new driver it is virtually silent. I am super impressed. I can't hear it at all. If I put my ear against it I can barely hear it. I don't understand how just changing the driver can make such a huge difference. It's still the same motor... but I'm happy about it.