Pumps that Run Cool

[Tron87]

Hiya
My Mag 7 is not only ungodly loud but it dumps a good deal of heat into the tank. I'm looking at the Ehiem 1260 and the Quiet One 3000 pumps as replacements. The tank is only 35 gallons and I jsut want something quiet and cool running for the return pump.

Does anyone ave thoughts or suggestions?

 

[chgoblknazn]

You can't even hear my Eheim 1260 and my 1260 was dead silent as well. All I hear is the trickle from the water going down the pipes.

 

[nanojg]

Ehiems are very quiet. For internal pumps look at the wattage rating, that will equal the amount of heat it will generate (100 watt pump = 100 watt heater)

 

[Tron87]

I was figuring as much nanojg. In also betting that my Mag 7 is causeing more heat than normal and I doubt its running smoothly. Stressed motor and friction on the impeller mean hotter running temp.

Im leaning toward to Ehiem 1260 now. Anyone want to point me someplace else?

 

[footboard]

If heat is your main concern there is not that much difference in wattage between the two Mag7 - 70w and Ehiem 1260 - 65w. I believe the Water Blaster 3000 comes in around 37w and the Tunze Silence around 42w. Out of all, I've only had a Mag 7 in my tank so I can't speak to the reliability or noise (seems to be hit or miss with the Tunze), of any of the other 3. When I started up the old Mag 7 after a few years it ran rough for me as well, even after replacing the impeller. Switched to a Sicce Syncra Silent. Silent it's not, but it does run a bit more efficient.

 

[benc87]

ive got a quite one 400o and quite it is not go with the ehiem

 

[gonpostal]

I would also recommend the Eheim, they're quiet and they have a proven track record for reliability.