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Terrance Wong
08-23-2002, 01:17 AM
I've just installed a Little Giant PE1 with the reeftec kit, and I must say it does push a lot of water.

When I place my hand a few inches in front of my 1000 gph return, my hand vibrates gently, but when I do the same thing in front of the PE1, my hand vibrates quite significantly.

If I were to compare it subjectively, I'd say there's at least twice as much force out through the PE1.

As I've commented in another thread, the shaft is pretty tough to make. Its made from a single piece of plastic rod, drilled on one end, two notches on the other, and at the very end is threaded to accept a wing nut.

Terrance
Taoism
08-23-2002, 08:05 AM
Where did you get the PE-1 pump and how much are they in Canada? Is it possible to get a PE-2?

Cheers,
Keith.
Terrance Wong
08-23-2002, 03:27 PM
Hi Keith,

I got the pump at Groundwater Hydrolics in Vancouver, their number is 604-254-0616.

The pumps aren't cheap, the PE1 is about $90 and the PE2 is $145.

For the extra 16% that Jimmy Chen claims, I didn't think the cost was justified....

Perhaps with the extra horsepower, it could drive a larger propellor.

Terrance
GinKu
08-23-2002, 06:58 PM
hey terrance can u take some pics ur reeftec?
i'd like to see how the propeller is assumbled.
Thanks
Terrance Wong
08-23-2002, 07:59 PM
I don't have a digital camera...check out the website at:

www.reeftec.com (http://www.reeftec.com)

Terrance
Taoism
08-23-2002, 08:24 PM
According to this review:
http://www.reefaquariumguide.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16755

The author feels he gets about 50% more flow with the PE-2 smile.gif

Cheers,
Keith.
Terrance Wong
08-24-2002, 01:58 AM
Keith, I just read that today too...

Believe me, unless your tank is over 4' long, the PE1's are enough. The water pressure even at about 9" is a little too strong for my millipora if not on a wavemaker.

Terrance
GinKu
08-24-2002, 03:33 AM
how much did it cost u for every thing?
Taoism
08-24-2002, 12:02 PM
Well, my tank is 72"x24"x30" (30 tall)... so, should I go PE-1 or PE-2?

Cheers,
Keith.
Terrance Wong
08-26-2002, 03:31 AM
Hi Ginku,

It's not cheap...

Two clear kits are $80 Usd, and two black kits are $90 usd. You have to pay via money order because Jimmy currently only excepts electronic transfers from citibank, which you have to be an American resident.

The pumps, depending on where you get them can range from $30 usd online, to $100 cdn. locally.

I bought two, but until I get a wavemaker, it's too much current in my tank.

Regards,

Terrance
Terrance Wong
08-26-2002, 03:38 AM
Hi Keith,

It depends on what animals you keep. If it's for softies, I think two PE1's would be enough. If you keep mainly sps, I'd go for the PE2's.

Even with the pe1's, you'll get significant current up to 2 feet away...so you may need to move some corals so it doesn't take it on full force all the time.

Unless there aimed properly, a wavemaker may be another option (one which I'm considering right now). I'd imagine that with the pe2 being 50% more powerful, you'll have significant current up to 3 feet.

Regards,

Terrance