quiet in sump return pump?
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AZDesertRat
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I have both a Via Aqua 4900 and a Rio Hyperflow 24HF sitting on the shelf with only a matter of hours use on them that I expected good things out of that are both inoperable. The magnets have swelled up on both of them and distorted so much they won't even turn. I was really disappointed when both manufacturers refused to back their products with a replacement magnet.
My biggest complaint with Eheim is they don't make a large enough pump for bigger tanks, only lower flows are available.
My biggest complaint with Eheim is they don't make a large enough pump for bigger tanks, only lower flows are available.
I had a ViaAqua 4900 as a return in my sump for just short of 5 years. Magnet gave way on it three weeks ago (large portion of it just disintigrated). Still, for the price those things go for they are a tremendous bargain. I never had any noise issues with mine. I'd buy one again...in fact I did.
AZRAT- I totally believe in you on the RO/DI. I am going to order the MAXCAP unit soon. I usually do not buy cheap myself but I needed a pump fast and overpaid for the Viaaqua 2600 locally. I figured it was junk but to my surprise it has been great for 3-4 months. It doesn't push much head but from under tank to back in it works great.
Mike
Mike
AZDesertRat
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I have a few friends that used the Via Aqua so I was hoping it would work for me even as a back up to my Ocean Runner. I ran it for a few days to make sure it worked, rinsed it out well with fresh water and put it on the shelf. Next time I tried to use it to mix water it would not turn so I pulled the impeller thinking maybe I hadn't rinsed it out but discovered the magnet had swelled up! I was bummed to say the least
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