Cheaper / generic version of Vortech MP 10????

[biecacka]

3 of my 4 MP40’s have rusted out and busted magnets in the last few years. I replaced the wet side on the first to go and the next 2 they upgraded the whole unit to the QD model....none of them were done free though. They were done at a discount but NOT free.
Now, I’m not complaining and I enjoy their product but the statement above about doing it for free is inaccurate in my experience.

Corey

 

[Scrubber_steve]

3 of my 4 MP40's have rusted out and busted magnets in the last few years. I replaced the wet side on the first to go and the next 2 they upgraded the whole unit to the QD model....none of them were done free though. They were done at a discount but NOT free.
Now, I'm not complaining and I enjoy their product but the statement above about doing it for free is inaccurate in my experience.

Corey

Very interesting!

 

[homer1475]

Yes not free because of the complete upgrade(assuming driver? But the dry side remained?). The couple I have read about, had the wet side replaced for free.



Even at a discount(assuming these are older and out of warranty since they are not QD models), thats still better then ecotech telling you to go pound salt and buy new ones like some companies would tell you. Customer service such as this is hard to find with equipment in this hobby.



Curious though, how old are these MP40's?

 

[biecacka]

I’m not saying they didn’t take care of me or do right. Yes they are older. But the statement was replaced for free...I replaced the wet side on 2 other MP40’s as well and both cost me money. I have no qualms with Ecotech at all, I enjoy their product. I’m just saying the word “free” didn’t apply to me.
That is all I am saying.

Corey

 

[cody6766]

Buy used if the sticker price is too high. That's what I did. I got tired of replacing Koralea powerheads and bought some used Vortechs. I've had mine for about 5 years, and I'm sure they have 3-5 years beyond that on them. I had my first failure a few weeks ago (dry side). I'd say that's worth it, especially given the price drop now that the QD line is out there.

In the end, there is no 'best' in this hobby. It's all about what works, fits your wants and fits your wallet. the first is easy. Matching the second and third can be quite a challenge. Buy what you want, but make sure it's one of the many in the 'works fine' category. Beyond that, the extra features are just gravy, no matter the item.

 

[Misled]

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Man am I full. :hmm5:

 

[Piper27]

Get some waveline wavepuck pumps. Awesome wide strong flow that moves a lot of water. No algae grows inside the pump because of the design. The pull right out of the tank and can be turned in any direction, to a degree at least. They are the same size as all the other pumps, smaller than some actually. They also can be mounted close to the surface without sucking air. Awesome pumps, I have ran mine for a year straight without cleaning. The ************ article that gave them such bad reviews was BUNK. Everything they said was wrong or overdramatic.
I can't believe this pump has not cought on to people's radar.

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[nikon187]

when the patent expires? Then they will re issue the patent, just like last time it expired.

 

[fcmatt]

I had bad luck with older gen vortechs. Rust, noise, etc.. I still have 2 mp10s sitting in their boxes used. One loud and one working. Not impressive flow at all.

Buy tunze. Once. And done.