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Old 07-01-2002, 02:27 PM
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This pump has really impressed me so far. It is quiet, handles pressure and provides substantial flow. They run relatively cool as well. I can't tell you long term how it'll be but so far so good.
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Old 02-21-2003, 03:44 AM
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I have the mak 4 and i think it is very good.and will buy more when i set up my 200gal.

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Old 10-15-2003, 03:58 AM
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Ok I am concidering this pump. has anyone used it on a becket skimmer? also are the threads on the intake and discharge external or internal? and what are you overall thoughts over the long haul>

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Old 10-15-2003, 05:00 AM
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Steve, the threads are external - have'nt tried mine on any skimmers yet, but been thinking of putting it on a AquaC style skimmer - great pump.
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I run my 4 feet foamer becket with one

also have another one to connect my 130 reef to my garage 8 foot below
+ 12 foot orizontal so a total of 20 foot hose and still have incredible flow

they draw only 1 amps or 110watt!!!

and for 200$$$$$

This pump is the best your money can buy IMO

I have compare it to a mag18,5MD litle giant,GX8500 on my skimmer an none of them is able to beat this pump
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Old 10-17-2003, 07:20 AM
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thanks Stephane, just what I wanted to see/hear. I think I just ordered 2 of them I am waiting for a confermation

how loud are they Stephane?

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Old 10-17-2003, 08:31 AM
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I run one on my Beckett skimmer also and it works great. It's very quiet too. I can't hear it outside of my cabinet.
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Steve, they are the best pumps for beckett skimmers.

Stephane, that is a dark looking collection cup

I've heard Mak 4's and they aren't super noisey, less than LG 4MD's.
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I have one. It's not completely whisper-silent but it's the quietest pump that I'm currently running. Enclosed into a stand I can't really hear it at all (one caveat: I have a LOT of ambient noise in my basement).

I knew I was impressed with that pump but after seeing Stephane's 4' beckett skimmer now I am REALLY impressed.

Hey Stephane what diameter is that, is that 8"?
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Old 10-18-2003, 05:52 AM
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Well, after a lenghty look at the MAK and the velocity, I decided to go with the MAK 4's for two reasons; less heat and they are pressure rated. hopefully they will be here tomorrow or Sunday, as I also ordered bulkheads and I need to figure out what hole size they need so I can order the euro bracing for my tank..

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