litte giant water pump

[xeonox]

I was thinking about getting the litte giant water pump. What do you guys think about this pump? Any pros or cons that i should know about?

 

[aalvarez]

I had massive overheating when I first bought the 4x pump. After 5 minutes is was too hot to touch. Lfs replaced it with another one and the same thing happened. Their pump on the display operated normally. I returned the pump and gave up. About 6 months later, I ordered another one. This time it was a new design. It has operated without anyproblems. One concern, my motor exhaust vents are coated with a powdery substance. Not sure if it is from the motor brushes.

Bottom line. I'm happy with the pump and would get another one if need by.

 

[micoral]

I think the biggest thing with pumps is what are you using them for? I've got a few different types and they are all good in their own ways. What application do you plan on using it for? Return, if so how high of a head? Skimmer running? What size tank?

Personally, I like the Blueline pumps for pressure pumps (used for running a venturee skimmer & high pressure nozzles) and the sequence (reeflo) pumps for return/water movement, but I run a rio 2100 on my 65 gallon upstairs, and for the $35 I spent on it I am still impressed. For in tank water movement you cannot beat the propeller pumps, MJ mods, koralias.... gotta love lots of movement for low $s!

I have heard a lot of good things about giant pumps, but I have heard a lot of complaints about them getting hot or seizing up too... I have never owned one though, so I don't know if any of that is just because so many people have them or if there is something behind it.