[EvMiBo]

1st gen pump problems with the vertex in100 should be gone (therefore, most of the problems gone), for what its worth, I believe the problem with the Vertex pumps was actually faulty impellers (some of the magnets were slightly too large and would stick/luckup). PA and MD have been replacing impellers left and right because of it. Luckily, like you said theres great customer service. I really don't know much about the BM so I really can't write it off. I researched them a little before I got my Vertex, but I don't know too much about them.

you should start digging for scfh readings on both.

Vertex Vs. BM would make a great head to head thread (if someone had both).

siode note: Some people that own Oct Xtremes have been putting vertex collection cups on their extremes. Interesting.