VorTech Pump – What the Future Holds

A 3/4" glass tank will work w/o the rubber boot, just using the silicone pad on the dry side, and the standard wet side set-up.

Andy
 
So any more bits of info you could feed us about release date/how the non wireless controller works?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8986545#post8986545 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ASH
Hal - As I understand it, to be able to go beyond speed, pulse and frequency control you need a wireless controller to coordinate pumps.
Andy
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Andy,
Sorry, I may be a bit dense here, but what do you mean by that? Can you use the wired controller to program each pump separately, but coordinate them time-wise so that they do everything that the wireless controller will do?

I would've guessed that the only advantage to the wireless controller is a single box (less real estate) and only one item to program to control two pumps. And obviously no wires. :D
 
I've read through the thread. Seems like a nice idea. I'm unable to send mine either so I'll do the deposit. I take it when they are ready to be swapped, my card will be charged temporarily until I return the other driver correct?
 
Your card would not be charged temporarily. It would only be held until the original driver was returned. They will allow ample time for you to return the original driver.
 
Ok, so when is the price going to come down on the old units? I checked out some onling stores and I really do not see any change in the price from when these first came out.
Paul<><
 
davidh202,
I don't think that will happen until closer to Spring/Early Summer, based on some earlier comments made by IC

manofcoral,
Why would there be any price difference ? The new pump won't be out for months.. likely into the middle of Summer. IC commented that there would likely be a gap between when the current pumps supply ran out, then the controller upgrade and then the "new" pumps with the wireless driver built in. From what they were saying there would be no overlap between stock of the current and of the "new" pump, more like a gap where none would be available at all.
 
Confused

Confused

I just found out about this tonight I order my unit from Aqurium Specilty
07/03/2006 I don't think I have the box as I didn't know I needed to save it. Can I still get in on it and what do I need to do and what do I need to send. also how long will I be with out a pump? I am really kind of upset that I did not know about this sooner.. :mad:
 
Labman, no need to get upset. Go back and read all the info on this subject and you will find out you will not be without a pump. When this happens, you send in for the upgrade, you will be sent the upgraded driver and then return yours. Your pump will be down only as long as it takes you to swap a driver.
Ecotech Marine & Icecap will make an announcement when this will happen. You will be kept informed.
 
So I'm on board... is there a form on the IceCap site or URL somewhere in this thread I missed to sign up now to get on the list for the upgrades?

Thanks,
Sean
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9004100#post9004100 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hal
Andy,
Sorry, I may be a bit dense here, but what do you mean by that? Can you use the wired controller to program each pump separately, but coordinate them time-wise so that they do everything that the wireless controller will do?

I would've guessed that the only advantage to the wireless controller is a single box (less real estate) and only one item to program to control two pumps. And obviously no wires. :D
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I'm still interested in an answer. :)
 
I agree

I agree

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9030620#post9030620 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pch90265
So I'm on board... is there a form on the IceCap site or URL somewhere in this thread I missed to sign up now to get on the list for the upgrades?

Thanks,
Sean
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Maybe I missed it I have been though the thread I ubderstand basicly what I need to do but I can't seem to find how exactly how to go about it. where to file were to send the vortch etc. I have registered with Ecotec they sent me some replacment parts so over all I am very very happy with Ecotec and Icecap I like the product before then once I found out Icecap was involved I new it would be nothing but excelent customer service. but it there a less confusing way we can do this. website email address phone number maybe there is a book out called upgrading your Vortec for Dummies! I can buy because I must be one of them.. :lol:
 
When the new revision Driver comes out sometime this Spring we'll; post a thread, e-mail those we have an address for from registration of their pump and anyone that has had a service contact.

I'll also tack it onto some of the longer VorTech threads to catch any customers that might have otherwise been missed with news about the Upgrade Offer.

Andy
 
Dear ASH~

I bought a vortech and not install it yet~

I read all of thread but I do not understand completly
(Maybe because I am not good at English :))

I wanna ask several questions to you.

1. I live in Korea. When I sent you a vortech driver, I should pay the international shipping cost for receiving it to me?

2. If I want upgrade driver, Can I send it to you now?

3. There is three part of vortech pump: in water part, out water part and driver. Can I seperate out water part and driver? or Send to you out water part+driver?

Thanks in advance~!!
 
1. We'll ship the new revision Driver when they're released to you at our expense.

2. The new Driver isn't available yet. Wait till June and see if we're ready to ship the Driver to you. You'll be responsible for returning the old Driver to us.

3. The white box Driver can be easily separated from the dry side pump motor after removing the 4 screws on the box. The only tools needed is a small screw driver. The wired connections are all quick disconnects. All we'll need back from you is the Original Driver.

Andy
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9052642#post9052642 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ASH
When the new revision Driver comes out sometime this Spring we'll; post a thread, e-mail those we have an address for from registration of their pump and anyone that has had a service contact.

I'll also tack it onto some of the longer VorTech threads to catch any customers that might have otherwise been missed with news about the Upgrade Offer.

Andy
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Just a thought here too I posted some info on the forum that I bought my Vortech from Aquarium Specialty www.aquariumspecialty.com I recomend others do the same on there forum then Like Ash said those that maybe don't read RC beleave it or not there are a few :confused: will know about it as well. be looking forward to latter this spring.
 
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Originally posted by Hal
Andy,
Sorry, I may be a bit dense here, but what do you mean by that? Can you use the wired controller to program each pump separately, but coordinate them time-wise so that they do everything that the wireless controller will do?

I would've guessed that the only advantage to the wireless controller is a single box (less real estate) and only one item to program to control two pumps. And obviously no wires.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9043856#post9043856 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Hal
I'm still interested in an answer. :)
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Still interested. . . am I being ignored?
 
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