CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I got a couple prices and was wondering if they were good deals or not... Vortech MP40w ES for $345 (so much for not jumping on the Vortech bandwagon) BRS Dual Reactor (carbon & GFO) $40 does anyone know where to get these cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The reactor is a helluva price, an 345 for a 'tech is a damnnnnn good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 sweet....then I am going to order them. I am considering the Vortech to eliminate the Closed loop and provide a wave function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Be sure your tank support the waves in the long run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Trust me dude, you will thoroughly enjoy your 'tech, an besides, it keeps leak points to a minimum LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I got a couple prices and was wondering if they were good deals or not... Vortech MP40 ES for $345 (so much for not jumping on the Vortech bandwagon) BRS Dual Reactor (carbon & GFO) $40 does anyone know where to get these cheaper? Where ya getting the dual for $40?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 it's acrylic and only temporary housing for about a year. Not shooting for wave so much here as I am in the next tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Where ya getting the dual for $40?? you got PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Correction....reactor is $44.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrcrain Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thats new in the box with the warranty on the Vortech Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Ryan at The Nano Reef might be able to match that price and then you would be under full warranty. He's got the MP40w ES for $445 but if I recall the 'w' model goes for about a $100 more than the plain ES model. I think the price includes shipping to your house also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hmm....yeah I will check it out. Lowest cost is the best route for me ATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hmm....yeah I will check it out. Lowest cost is the best route for me ATM But you don't want to save $10 and then find out you can't get factory service if you have an issue down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 $10?....looks like $100 or better of a savings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 and the MP40 is this model which is the "w" right? Ecotech Marine VorTech MP40w ES ECOSMART Wavemaker Pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 and the MP40 is this model which is the "w" right? Ecotech Marine VorTech MP40w ES ECOSMART Wavemaker Pump There is an MP40w ES and a MP40 ES. The 'w' model has the RF unit in the controller that allows two or more pumps communicate with each other. Ecotech does enforce MAP pricing so beware if someone is offering a huge price break on a NIB unit particularly if they are not a dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Yes it is the W and it is brand new with warrenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 So....I will be calling Nanoreef in the AM but most likely will be ordering this one. So this should eliminate several other pumps yes? like the ones for the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC-k3v Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I'm pretty sure where you are seeing that MP40w ES for so cheap. If I'm correct, read the fine print... "Same as retail box except no retail box, manual(you can download from the web) or warranty card(as shown in picture below)." Ecotech Marine will not honor any warranty through this seller. If that thing breaks on the first day you are SOL. Buy only from an authorized dealer, unless you are willing to take the risk of throwing your money in the trash. Kevin Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 http://seaaquatics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=150&zenid=bi48pj9t0p9pjljkdudvqkn847 if this is the place... ya no warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 warranty is gonna be your best bet when you have that much money tied up in one pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Yeah that is the place....but the price doesn't really match up....but yep that's them. I thought these were "reliable" pumps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC-k3v Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Yeah that is the place....but the price doesn't really match up....but yep that's them. I thought these were "reliable" pumps? They are very reliable pumps. I own 6 of them personally and there is no pump to even come close to a Vortech in quality and water flow characteristics. Ecotech had a known issue, in the past, with the wetsides that required a lot of them to be rebuilt free under warranty. All new pumps have this issue fixed, but can you be sure the one you are buying is... As I mentioned before, its a risk you have to be willing to take. Murphy's Law states: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Hmm.....dang that sucks. Alright....well now I am shopping for the best price, IN BOX. I don't want to pay $455 for a pump. Do I need a MP40 for a 3x3x2 tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Sketchy. They're selling you an upgraded MP20 which is fine but I'd love to know where the MP20 came from for the upgrade - refurbished maybe? Ecotech units are reliable but like everything else in life things go wrong and when you've got a bit of cash tied up in the unit you don't want to get 6 months down the road, have it break without a warranty and then have to go shell out the cash again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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