WTB....Ehiem 1262

[Snaphook]

I am looking for an Ehiem 1262. Let me know if you have one for sale.

 

[Fuzzy]

I have one that I was going to use on a closed loop.
But may change my mind and simplify things with a bigger main pump for everything.

What's your time frame and what do you want to pay?
It cost me $129.95 at Premium Aquatics. It's still new in the box, - so I can return it for full credit since I'll be upgrading to something larger.

Fuzz

 

[Snaphook]

What are you upgrading to. I have a Mak4 that is about 6 months old or an Iwaki 30RLXT that is about 7 months old that I will trade you. Just let me know if that is an option. The Mak4 would be better for a closed loop than the 1262 as it is pressure rate for 1100 gph and you won't lose near as much with the Head pressure.

 

[Fuzzy]

I'm thinking of scrapping the closed loop and adding additional outlets from the top of my tank.
Sort of what CStires did: (insert shameless plug here!!)

I really like the clean look with nothing visible from the rear of the tank.
Our current pump is a Velocity T3 it puts out about 800 gph which isn't cutting it for our new 150.
BUT - the T3 is silent as in 32db - So I'm planning on buying a T4 which at 1200 gph is closer to what I need and still at 35db.

 

[engine]

does the velocity put off alot of heat? Ive heard that before and just wonder if theres anything to that

 

[Snaphook]

I've heard that they are silent but put off a ton of heat. I am sure that you can seach and find out.

 

[Fuzzy]

Yes - they do add about 1-2 degrees of heat - but they are silent!
Our tank is in the family room - so I'm putting it together with that in mind.
I got a couple of Air King 6" fans from SITC - 200 CFM at 37db.
One over the sump and 2 in the canopy, my tank stays at 78.5^.

 

[Snaphook]

Sound like the heat wouldn't be a problem then. Good luck!

 

[Snaphook]

Anyone?