Quiet One pumps

[jaybfresh]

Anyone use them? I have a maxijet utility pump that has a partially broken impeller (still works but rattles). A new impeller is $50, but a new Quiet One 3000 is only $70.

Are they truly quiet? I am thinking of buying one and just using the maxijet to mix water.

 

[Benar]

After a few days mine became very quiet, just a light ambient hum if you put your head in the cabinet.

 

[Capt_Cully]

I run 2. Both quiet, and reliable.

 

[716mer]

I have been running two 4000's for about 4 years now without an issue. Very quiet, I would definently buy them again. - Mark

 

[jaybfresh]

Excellent to hear... are you all running the regular or "Pro" models?

 

[jaybfresh]

Oops... the 3000 is 4.02" wide and I have 3.9" to work with

 

[716mer]

Didn't even know there was a pro model.....so I suspect they are the regulars. - Mark

 

[Capt_Cully]

I have 3.9" to work with

I've been working with less than that my whole life....

 

[saltyscotsman]

sorry to hear that

 

[jaybfresh]

How about Sicce Syncra pumps? They will fit for me... I'd bite on the Tunze 1073.020, but after 5 feet of head loss that supposedly leaves only about 150gph wheres a Syncra 2.0 would have over 300

 

[reefboarder]

I have had two of the 4000's for almost 5 years, one for mixing and one for my return. I have since upgraded to a mag 12 for my return just for more flow.
Both of these pumps have required minimal maintenance such as a vinegar bag and manual scrub occasionally but have otherwise worked flawlessly, and if positioned upright, silently. I am not sure if they are pro models or not.