noodles9987
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I was running a panworld 150 ps (pressure rated 1170 gph pump) @ 170 watts for the last 10 months. I decided last week to install the 200 ps. This new pump runs 1750 gph @ 280 watts.
I was surprised at the difference in noise levels between the 2 pumps. The 150 ps was loud at first, but after about a week it became much quieter and I was happy with the noise level. I was surprised when I installed the new pump and the noise level was actually reduced by about 1/3. I.E., the new pump is quiter than the old one.
As for heat, neither of the 2 panworlds contributed much in the way of heat. You could leave your hand on either one all day without any issues.
Iwaki's on the other hand......I have an iwaki 30md. I believe it puts out about 510 gph. I stopped using it some time ago, because the thing runsi about as hot as a metal halide bulb. I only use now for quick water transfers.
I also have an eheim 1260 and 1262 that I ran up until the time that I put all of my equipment in my basement. The eheims are great pumps in my opinion. If I could still use them, I would.
I was surprised at the difference in noise levels between the 2 pumps. The 150 ps was loud at first, but after about a week it became much quieter and I was happy with the noise level. I was surprised when I installed the new pump and the noise level was actually reduced by about 1/3. I.E., the new pump is quiter than the old one.
As for heat, neither of the 2 panworlds contributed much in the way of heat. You could leave your hand on either one all day without any issues.
Iwaki's on the other hand......I have an iwaki 30md. I believe it puts out about 510 gph. I stopped using it some time ago, because the thing runsi about as hot as a metal halide bulb. I only use now for quick water transfers.
I also have an eheim 1260 and 1262 that I ran up until the time that I put all of my equipment in my basement. The eheims are great pumps in my opinion. If I could still use them, I would.
