Sizing up Tunze Hydrofoamer?

[Edward Smith]

Tunze Pump

Is there a way to compare the performance of this pump to: Sedra's, Dragons, Sicc's, etc....????

Tunze always makes sweet products, but when it come time to replace my Sedra 5000 on the ASM G3, is this an option?

Thanks,

 

[Edward Smith]

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[gcarroll]

I would compare it most with a sicce, although it does not have a unidirectional volute so it does not decrease flow when the pinwheel spins in reverse. Actually the best comparison would be an ATB mini Flowstar which modified the sicce to have a unidirectional volute. The ATB may have also increased the volute size too but I am not sure. on that.

 

[Edward Smith]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15573749#post15573749 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gcarroll
I would compare it most with a sicce, although it does not have a unidirectional volute so it does not decrease flow when the pinwheel spins in reverse. Actually the best comparison would be an ATB mini Flowstar which modified the sicce to have a unidirectional volute. The ATB may have also increased the volute size too but I am not sure. on that.

Thanks Greg. Which Sicce pump would you compare it with?

The Sicce PSK-2500?

 

[cmm1970]

If memory serves, Tunze used to equip their skimmers with Sicce pumps and they were noisy. The Hydrofoamers are SILENT! I have a 9440 with that started out with the Sicce and when the SILENCE pumps came out, I upgraded. The new Hydrofoamers provide excellent, reliable, and QUIET service. In addition, they pull a load of air. I don't remember the numbers, but Axel speced the new version of the hydrofoamer to pull as much or more air than their competitors.

 

[moondoggy4]

You could try the I-tech forum they have a lot of people using the new generation tunze hydro. 9420 and 9410.

 

[sjm817]

Here is another possible option to look at:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...D&Product_Code=EH-1103220&Category_Code=Eheim