Vectra L?

[Dmorty217]

Does Ecotech plan on coming out with a larger Vectra that puts out around 5,000 gph?

 

[mfinn]

I asked that question several weeks ago when I called EcoTech.
I was told no.
So I bought the L1 to replace a reeflo dart/snapper on my closed loop.

I would be disappointed if one did come out in the next few months, but would have something new to put on my wish list.

 

[Dmorty217]

How does the L1 compare to the Dart/Snapper?

 

[mfinn]

It's a little less flow but hopefully alot quieter.
Don't have it installed yet.

 

[Dmorty217]

Please let me know how you like it. Looking for something to put on my 625g for the closed loop. Sounds like I will need several.

 

[mfinn]

Please let me know how you like it. Looking for something to put on my 625g for the closed loop. Sounds like I will need several.

Well,,,,,, it may be a while.
I went to install the L1 this morning, and ran into a problem.
I shut off my closed loop pump ( reeflo dart/snapper) and unscrewed the fittings on the single union valves on both sides of the pump.
Had to flex the pump a little to get the rubber O-rings to break loose and all of a sudden water came pouring out of both the suction side 1-1/2" pvc and the return side 1-1/2" pvc.
I turned the handle on and back off on both. Water continued to pour out.
Somehow both ball valves failed. I used the American Valve single union brand from Lowes.
It took what seemed like a eternity to get the fittings screwed back in to stop the water flowing out.
Probably a minute passed, but in that minute the water level in my sump dropped to below the mark that tells me it's 15 gallons low.

I screwed up and only designed one valve on my suction side. The bulkhead in the tank is 12" from the bottom.
I'm going to have to figure a way to plug that one from the inside so I can cut the line and install 2 new valves.
The return 1-1/2" goes into a header with 1" risers that each have ball valves on them.
Hopefully I can shut them off and drain down the line and install atleast one new valve there.

Maybe then I can get the new Vectra L1 installed.

Right now I'm trying to get all the good towels washed before my wife comes home.

 

[mfinn]

the only casualty was the power supply for my mp40qd.
I moved it out of the way and set it down before I started.
It got wet and now pops and snaps with the power on.

I wonder if they dry out?

 

[Dmorty217]

the only casualty was the power supply for my mp40qd.
I moved it out of the way and set it down before I started.
It got wet and now pops and snaps with the power on.

I wonder if they dry out?

Put it in a bowl of rice for a few days near a vent in your house to help dry out and give it a go. Hard to tell if it will work or not

 

[mfinn]

Put it in a bowl of rice for a few days near a vent in your house to help dry out and give it a go. Hard to tell if it will work or not

I placed it over a heat vent yesterday.
Been trying to get in touch with EcoTech, but they must be busy. No luck with phone support yet.

 

[mfinn]

I placed it over a heat vent yesterday.
Been trying to get in touch with EcoTech, but they must be busy. No luck with phone support yet.

I knew the moment I posted this, I would get the call back from EcoTech.

They are sending me a power supply going out today.



Wish my cell phone hadn't dropped the call.
I had a couple more questions, but at least I got the power supply ordered.

 

[Reel North]

I have the L1. I was running an iwaki 55RLT and changed to the L1 for noise and power saving.

It dropped the noise to almost zero and uses .1 amps vs 2 amps for the iwaki.

I'm running it around 40% pushing about 1000 gph through my sump. I have about the equivalent of 14 feet of head with the 45s in my plumbing.

I'm running it in the sump, and compared to the iwaki I dropped 2 degrees on my tank temp.

So far I really like it.

 

[mfinn]

Please let me know how you like it. Looking for something to put on my 625g for the closed loop. Sounds like I will need several.

Well, finally got the courage up to tackle this one again.
Managed to plug the outlets on the inside of the tank and install a new valve on the suction side where most of the water came from before.
Had to do a little more plumbing than I planned on. 2 trips to Home Depot.
Can't believe I didn't have a couple extra pvc 45's on the boxes of pvc parts I have.

So after turning it on, it is truly silent.

I have a Eheim 1262 that I swore was silent too. But now I can hear it. The hum of the reeflo dart drowned out the ehein noise.

I am also going to have to figure out a replacement pump for my skimmer.

Gonna keep my eye out for a deal on a M1. lol