Powersweep pumps?

CHEAPREEF · #1 04-24-2003, 05:17 PM

What do you guys think about these? Are they any good? I need to increase the flow in my tank, i was going to run a closed loop of sorts but i really don't have the time to put one together right now. I was thinking of adding two of these. http://www.jlaquatics.com/cgi-bin/sh...logno=zm-ps214 This is on a 40gal cube 24"X24"x18"H with a mag7 as a return right now i only have about 400gal of flow back into the tank. Thanks for ay info.

Clinton

Aquattro · #2 04-24-2003, 05:30 PM

I've heard in the past that the sweeping action stops due to buildup of crud, but I suppose with cleaning, you could avoid that. I was thinking of getting one of these for my frag growout in the sump.

MikeKimC · #3 04-24-2003, 05:48 PM

I've used them ... work great as long as you keep them clean.

Mike

CHEAPREEF · #4 04-24-2003, 05:55 PM

Thanks guys, think i'll pick two of the little ones up today and try them out.

Clinton

Aquattro · #5 04-24-2003, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEAPREEF

Thanks guys, think i'll pick two of the little ones up today and try them out.

Clinton

Make sure you let us know what you think when they're running!!

Dez · #6 04-24-2003, 08:10 PM

I run one of these...been in my tank for a few months already, got it from Jon, hasn't stopped sweeping yet...

Aren't you hooking the Mag 9 up?

Des

leslr · #7 04-24-2003, 11:11 PM

I use one in my 15 tall. I did have a problem with slowing down/cloging up. I removed the ugly mesh cover that came with it and replaced it with a piece of some DIY pre-filter material. since then not a single problem (6 months). As for the material I picked up a pre-filter for a HOT filter (the thin blue one). Cut off a piece to fit around the suction tube a bit of glue, presto!! You have enough material to last at least a year. I clean it when I can see it needs it, or replace it when it gets to dirty looking
leslr.

CHEAPREEF · #8 04-24-2003, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

Aren't you hooking the Mag 9 up?

Des

I'd love to but nobody in town has a ceramic shaft for the darn thing. Going to have to order a shaft and impeller for it in the next week or so.

Back on topic, picked one up today, the 226 model. First thing i did was pull it apart to see what makes it tick, holy man easy to build i think.

Going to make something similar for my pump returns in the near future. And just to reply to leslr, i woun't be using any filter media on the input, don't see the need. But thanks for the tip. I'll let everyone know how it works out.

Clinton

leslr · #9 04-25-2003, 12:02 AM

Cheapreef
The pre-filter isn't for the impeller its for the little gear-wheel. The last couple of times it stuck before using the stuff, all that stopped it was a grain of sand in the teeth. Other than that its a great little water mover.
Also check the manufactured date on the pump. The old ones(last year) were subject to corrosion till they changed the materials
leslr.

mikelar · #10 04-25-2003, 03:52 AM

I have had very good success with the power sweep. I noticed a definite improvement in my corals health once I installed one. I would advise buying the model with the foam prefilter as it helps the pump run longer without having to take it apart and clean it. Even with the prefilter install I find that I have to clean the pump every 2-3 weeks to keep it rotating smoothly

Mike