Vortech QuietDrive

[Sisterlimonpot]

Not at the moment.... I read something in one of these threads but I think it was just speculation that they will eventually be compatible with Neptune Systems.

 

[sonnus]

Here's a sound test on the new QuietDrive

 

[ca1ore]

Will the new quiet drivers still be compatible with Neptune Apex WXM module?

That's pretty important. After the ease of programming in Apex, I'd really hate to go back to those awkward buttons ....

 

[sonnus]

Decibel test on YouTube
http://youtu.be/hMg8S2al1qQ

 

[iowathode]

Excellent job on that sound info! That's amazing.

 

[spifftempo]

that's pretty important. After the ease of programming in apex, i'd really hate to go back to those awkward buttons ....

+1

 

[mbemount]

Any guess on release dates of these?

 

[sonnus]

Any guess on release dates of these?

My understanding is that they'll be available within the next week or two.

 

[mbemount]

My understanding is that they'll be available within the next week or two.

Sweet, thanks!

 

[Fishie80]

will the quiet drive via the reeflink have newer reporting features like that from the upcoming neptune Wav

1) report rpm
2)report operating temperature (dry side in this case)
3) report when cleaning is needed if not running optimally
4) email alerts for random conditions and the ability to stop if there is a problem

seems like the reeflink can be just as capable...

 

[Wazzel]

will the quiet drive via the reeflink have newer reporting features like that from the upcoming neptune Wav

1) report rpm
2)report operating temperature (dry side in this case)
3) report when cleaning is needed if not running optimally
4) email alerts for random conditions and the ability to stop if there is a problem

seems like the reeflink can be just as capable...

ETM would have been silly to not make ecosmart live expandable. It would only be a surprise to me if they did not work into other areas down the road.

 

[EcoTech Marine]

will the quiet drive via the reeflink have newer reporting features like that from the upcoming neptune Wav

1) report rpm
2)report operating temperature (dry side in this case)
3) report when cleaning is needed if not running optimally
4) email alerts for random conditions and the ability to stop if there is a problem

seems like the reeflink can be just as capable...

Absolutely and much much more. Features such as this will come as an ESL update during 2015.

 

[nighthawk26]

Absolutely and much much more. Features such as this will come as an ESL update during 2015.

Will these improvements only work on the new QD, or will the standard MP40's gain the benefits you're suggesting feature wise? I very recently bought my MP40's.

 

[johnmiller81]

So I see you can pre-order the driver upgrade, but I can't seem to find the Wetside. Does anyone know if you can preorder the wetside yet?

(Sorry for posting twice)

 

[rsuplido]

I haven't seen the new QD wet side listed anywhere yet for the mp40

 

[EcoTech Marine]

Will these improvements only work on the new QD, or will the standard MP40's gain the benefits you're suggesting feature wise? I very recently bought my MP40's.

Some will and some won't. For the price of the driver upgrade though you can't go wrong by doing it.

 

[bbecher]

I may have missed it, but what all entails the driver upgrade. Is it just swapping out the mainboard inside and changing the case out to the black one?

 

[EcoTech Marine]

I may have missed it, but what all entails the driver upgrade. Is it just swapping out the mainboard inside and changing the case out to the black one?

Correct. Super simple.

 

[Fishie80]

with the new pumps can u achieve the gyre mode with just 1 mp40qd

i used to run 2 x mp40wes in a 3ftx3ft cube tank which is 24" deep
do i still need 2 mp40QDs or with the increased output is a mp10qd more suitable...

 

[Alex Y EcoTech]

with the new pumps can u achieve the gyre mode with just 1 mp40qd

i used to run 2 x mp40wes in a 3ftx3ft cube tank which is 24" deep
do i still need 2 mp40QDs or with the increased output is a mp10qd more suitable...

Fishie,

You can use any mode available to you on the controller with a single pump. That said, I would recommend trying a single MP40wQD on your cube. If you find you're not getting enough flow adding an MP10wQD would be a great option if glass thickness allows.