Wrap pump in bubble plastic
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My Mag 7 is loud too. I'm going to switch it out with an Ocean Runner as soon as the rest of my equipment gets here.
I wouldn't recommend wrapping it in bubble wrap because of heat issues. At least for me, most of the noise comes from the pump vibrations resonating in my sump. Try putting something soft (maybe the bubble wrap) under to pump to dampen vibrations.
I wouldn't recommend wrapping it in bubble wrap because of heat issues. At least for me, most of the noise comes from the pump vibrations resonating in my sump. Try putting something soft (maybe the bubble wrap) under to pump to dampen vibrations.
You wont. Other pumps always seem to have trade offs such as noise, heat, reliability, flow performance under head pressure. Eheim has none. Maybe a little more $, but quality products normally do cost more. Get a 1260. You will see a huge difference both in noise and flow. I was surprised how much stronger it is. If you are not looking for more flow and could live with a little less than you have with the Mag7, an Eheim 1250 would be a good option.
This is a thread hijack! Everybody down on the floor NOW!
Right now I've got a Mag 7 powering the return in my 75. I would guess I'm getting about 350 gph. I've been considering going to the Eheim so my fiancee can hear herself think.
The Mag is putting out just about a perfect amount of flow for me. I built an external overflow for the tank and it really can't handle too much more flow (that is, I suspect the 1260 might be too much!). On the other hand I don't want to go with much less flow: its a cephalopod tank and I don't have powerheads (aka tentacle blenders). So the 1250 might be a little small.
I sort of designed the system around the pump I had, and dug myself in a hole in the process. I don't see a flow rate vs hydraulic head graph on Eheim's website--does anyone know where I can find one?
Dan
Right now I've got a Mag 7 powering the return in my 75. I would guess I'm getting about 350 gph. I've been considering going to the Eheim so my fiancee can hear herself think.
The Mag is putting out just about a perfect amount of flow for me. I built an external overflow for the tank and it really can't handle too much more flow (that is, I suspect the 1260 might be too much!). On the other hand I don't want to go with much less flow: its a cephalopod tank and I don't have powerheads (aka tentacle blenders). So the 1250 might be a little small.
I sort of designed the system around the pump I had, and dug myself in a hole in the process. I don't see a flow rate vs hydraulic head graph on Eheim's website--does anyone know where I can find one?
Dan
I've seen it and it isn't right. The charts look like the Mag7 and 1260 are neck and neck, but not even close. I've read that all the ratings are based on 50 Hz and the reason that you get more flow is the USA 60Hz, but I dont know if that is true. I know part of it is the Mag ratings are at 0' and they really lose a lot once you add the typical 4'+ of head to it. The Eheim loses very little flow.
You can either put a valve on the 1260 to dial it back some if needed or go with a 1250. I've never used a 1250, so I dont really know the actual flow. If I had to guess maybe more like a mag5?
You can either put a valve on the 1260 to dial it back some if needed or go with a 1250. I've never used a 1250, so I dont really know the actual flow. If I had to guess maybe more like a mag5?
BeanAnimal
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This would make no difference, the pump is immersed in water. The pump, over time, will put just as much of the heat into the water.
I think I'm going to buy a 1250 for my other tank (38 gallon clownfish tank).
I have a little "quick disconnect" fitting I made out of PVC for the mag-drive in my 75, so before I put the 1250 in the 38 system I'm going to hook it up in the 75 for a couple days to see how it does. If it works I'll buy another one. Otherwise I'll think about the 1260 with a valve or a T-fitting to send some water back into the sump.
Dan
I have a little "quick disconnect" fitting I made out of PVC for the mag-drive in my 75, so before I put the 1250 in the 38 system I'm going to hook it up in the 75 for a couple days to see how it does. If it works I'll buy another one. Otherwise I'll think about the 1260 with a valve or a T-fitting to send some water back into the sump.
Dan
