Quietest return pump

RobbAdams · #1 08-22-2006, 05:20 AM

I think I may have bought a bum pump, or their is a piece missing. I took it all apart today, and it appears thattheir is a bit of play in the shaft I think this is causing the noise.

Any way I need another return pump. I will be buying new this time, and would like at least 1200 GPH preferably a bit more.

Any reccomendations out there. I am not rich, but willing to pay for the right product. Is there such thing as an "Eheim" like quiet return pump?

Robb

Rikko · #2 08-22-2006, 06:23 AM

I've got to say I'm really happy with my Mag 7 for return. I don't even have it insulated agains the bottom of my sump and I hardly hear it when I have the stand doors open.
I played with a Mag 12 briefly and it was quite a bit noisier, but the 7 is a peach.

albert_dao · #3 08-22-2006, 06:43 AM

Snapper.

Willow · #4 08-22-2006, 07:00 AM

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...duct_ID=wp-ps4

sorry to disagree, i have never found mags to be very quiet.

albert_dao · #5 08-22-2006, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...duct_ID=wp-ps4

sorry to disagree, i have never found mags to be very quiet.

Ditto.

RobbAdams · #6 08-22-2006, 02:19 PM

Albert do you carry the poseiden?

How would you compare it to the snapper?

rudy · #7 08-22-2006, 02:52 PM

I think mags are quiet up to the 1200 model. After that they are stupid loud.

Willow · #8 08-22-2006, 02:52 PM

the only problem with the posidien is it can add heat to the water as it doesn’t have a fan. it does have a titanium core though and is dead quiet. i also have a blueline that is not entirely silent but not bad.

Psyire · #9 08-22-2006, 03:39 PM

Both my GenX (Pacific Coast Imports) PCX55HP's are deadly quiet.

RobbAdams · #10 08-22-2006, 03:44 PM

I think perhaps it is worn out, there is some lateral shaft movement when I had it apart.

Robb