MP40 competition?

[ohana888]

http://www.fish-street.com/jebo_wp-40_13000l_wave_maker

the $85 MP40. group buy (40+) - $62.50 :mixed:

 

[NyteGTI]

A link to the huge thread discussing them:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2259644

 

[thavngr98]

Interesting. Id be in for 1.
39 to go lol

 

[NyteGTI]

fyi they don't offer discounts on multiple items as far as shipping is concerned. so you're still looknig at 26$ each of shipping.

 

[thavngr98]

ahh I see that now. Bumber

 

[username in use]

I also see them more as a Tunze knockoff, not a vortech.

 

[Monkeyfish]

I was looking at them for my 180 softy and 75 sps tanks, but they are HUGE (like a softball) and the flow is NOT adjustable. You can alter the modulation of the wave, but they always ramp up to full power which at 4500 gph is a little more flow than I was looking for. I'll stick with my MP 40 and maxijets for now.

 

[Editour2]

I read alot of that thread....and would be interested in a group buy if we decide to go that route. Maybe we can contact the seller and ask about a bulk shipping rate. From reading that thread...we would need to specify US 110voltage for the proper electrical cord and also need to purchase a simple voltage regulator ($12) to control the flow rate (otherwise the units are full on at 4500gph). I would buy 2.

 

[Editour2]

shipping costs

shipping costs

fyi they don't offer discounts on multiple items as far as shipping is concerned. so you're still looknig at 26$ each of shipping.

I sent an inquiry to them regarding this.....I'll post their reply when they respond.

40 units @ $20 to $25 each for shipping = $800 to $1000 for shipping....it might be cheaper to fly out there to pick them up, (LOL).

 

[mbg75]

I read most of the thread, the flow is adjustable with a variable power supply or with a dimmer.

 

[Editour2]

I read that the Atlanta Reef Club is getting them for $35 each......plus shipping....I sent a PM to their organizer....maybe we can tag on to their group buy. Any idea which variable power supply most are buying and HOW they connect to the powerheads?

 

[Editour2]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I5ERUW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

$12 solution.....substitute this for theirs and plug into their controller and you can control the flow rate......NOT BAD!!!!

 

[ohana888]

and the wp25 is in the works...

 

[albano]

fyi they don't offer discounts on multiple items as far as shipping is concerned. so you're still looknig at 26$ each of shipping.

????? Are you sure? When I entered 40 into quantity, the shipping was reduced to ~$16 each, and a coupon code gave a 3% discount on the pumps

 

[Editour2]

I'm in contact with Eric and he will be getting back to me regarding using his UPS shipping account. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Editour2]

The Atlanta Reef Club is doing a group buy for these at $35 each not $62.50 (40 to 100 units bulk rate). I emailed Fishstreet to see if we can get the same deal. If so we will need greater participation. I'll keep you posted.

 

[mluz]

i'm in for one, if we can get a group buy together.

 

[thavngr98]

At 35 bucks I'd be in for 2 maybe even 3 for a spare.

 

[albano]

At 35 bucks I'd be in for 2 maybe even 3 for a spare.

+1... I'd guess that between a few friends and myself, we'd be good for at least 10

 

[George_G]

If the GB happens I'll take 5. (That's provided you can get a realistic shipping rate -- if it's $26 EA, I'd probably go for 2 only.)

George