EcoTech Marine
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We decided that since we never really got much interest in the VorTech pump, weââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢d release more information to stir up some excitement 
The official Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the VorTech MP40 is $345.00. This price is a maximum suggested retail price; we do not impose price minimums. Price will vary from vendor to vendor.
Product will be available in limited quantities from specific vendors sometime in March, 06. Larger quantities will be available in April.
The product consumes between 35 and 40 watts of energy at its highest output, some pumps will operate at higher wattage during break in. Our lab tested flow rate is 3100 gph. During the development of this product we benchmarked it against several other products using a standard procedure to measure the flow rate of the pump. We found that some of our competitors were not hitting their claimed flow rate. The VorTech provides ~25% more flow then the performance we measured from our closest competitor, and does this at 10% less wattage, amounting to a product which is overall ~30% more efficient. Additionally, flow is capable of being turned down to approximately several hundred gallons per hour. This product is capable of being used on tanks as small as 20 gallons. How do we know? EcoTech Marine has been running it on a 29 gallon system for months.
We realize that manufacturersââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢ statements only mean so much to many of you. Third party testing is in process and will be published in the near future.
We sincerely appreciate all of the interest in this product and are looking forward to the coming months.
Best Regards,
Tim
The official Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the VorTech MP40 is $345.00. This price is a maximum suggested retail price; we do not impose price minimums. Price will vary from vendor to vendor.
Product will be available in limited quantities from specific vendors sometime in March, 06. Larger quantities will be available in April.
The product consumes between 35 and 40 watts of energy at its highest output, some pumps will operate at higher wattage during break in. Our lab tested flow rate is 3100 gph. During the development of this product we benchmarked it against several other products using a standard procedure to measure the flow rate of the pump. We found that some of our competitors were not hitting their claimed flow rate. The VorTech provides ~25% more flow then the performance we measured from our closest competitor, and does this at 10% less wattage, amounting to a product which is overall ~30% more efficient. Additionally, flow is capable of being turned down to approximately several hundred gallons per hour. This product is capable of being used on tanks as small as 20 gallons. How do we know? EcoTech Marine has been running it on a 29 gallon system for months.
We realize that manufacturersââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢ statements only mean so much to many of you. Third party testing is in process and will be published in the near future.
We sincerely appreciate all of the interest in this product and are looking forward to the coming months.
Best Regards,
Tim
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I've been waiting for quite a while. After seeing the video, I don't know if one or two would be suitable for a 150g. I assume the flow rate can be controlled electronically, with just the base MP40?
