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trilinearmipmap
05-17-2004, 03:38 AM
I was in the Wal-Mart today and I saw Mag-type pumps labelled Pondmaster, they were cheap. Are these OK for reefs?

smokinreefer
05-17-2004, 04:01 AM
i believe pondmaster is simply the freshwater counterpart to the mag drives.

somethin about black screws that are noncorrosive on the mags, and the pondmaster just using regular silver colored screws that will rust...

HTH

kuatto
05-17-2004, 04:04 AM
Just checked the web for Pondmaster pumps and it says they can be used in fresh and salt water.I've seen these at other stores and always wondered too.What size pumps and how much were they at Walmart?

smokinreefer
05-17-2004, 04:07 AM
well...whatever... if it walks like a duck... :lol:
theyre made by the same company...
they are essentially the same...
HTH

trilinearmipmap
05-17-2004, 04:56 AM
The largest size I saw was a Mag 7.

Price I don't remember exactly but around $100 and something for the Mag 7 size -- I just checked J & L's website and it looks cheaper there.

Quinn
05-17-2004, 05:27 AM
I believe Home Depot among other big box stores have also sold Mags and may still.

My Mags both have metal screws, which Jonathan suggested I coat with silicone so they don't rust.

Canadian Man
05-17-2004, 05:29 AM
Pond master pumps have a 30ft chord. Mag's have something like a 6 or 8 ft chord.

EmilyB
05-17-2004, 05:46 AM
I love the long cord on the pond master, but Barry just said the other day.....where did the screws go on this thing............. :eek:

albert_dao
12-22-2004, 12:30 AM
... Am I the only one here who has run Mag's for over 3 years without the screws?

StirCrazy
12-22-2004, 04:28 AM
Pond master pumps have a 30ft chord.

or at least 9' :mrgreen: bet you tell the wife its 14" also :rofl:

Steve

G1GY
01-12-2005, 03:34 AM
Pond master pumps have a 30ft chord.

or at least 9' :mrgreen: bet you tell the wife its 14" also :rofl:

Steve

:lol: :rofl: :lol: