gen-x pumps

jjoos99 · 03/22/2007, 06:28 PM

I am looking at the gen-x pcx-70 pump and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with gen-x pumps and if they liked them or not.
Thanks
Jeff

Rhodesholar · 03/22/2007, 08:50 PM

I have a Gen-X PCX 55 that has been running non stop for a year. For $139 bucks I couldn't be happier. Of course after telling you this the thing will probably puke on me the minute I hit "Submit Reply'.

jjoos99 · 03/23/2007, 04:05 AM

have you noticed any heat issues with your pump?
thanks
jeff

redox · 03/23/2007, 04:36 AM

I primarily run gen-x pumps. They have served me well. The original one i purchased over four years ago is still in opperation.I have several different sizes in use. Heat is not a big issue with them, nor is noise(unless the fan blade housing is dirty)

sjm817 · 03/23/2007, 05:38 AM

I run a Mak4 as a return from my basement sump. Works great and was 1/2 the price of other externals. Its not what i would call a quiet pump, but I dont care in this setup.

mc-cro · 03/23/2007, 07:34 PM

I have 3 Mak4s . I use them for various things. I just had one on my closed loop burn out a bearing the other day. It has been running nonstop for about 2.5yrs. I will replace the bearing and it will be good as new.

I love them for the price.

SDguy · 03/23/2007, 07:43 PM

I run the pcx 55 for my skimmer. Considering the crap that has been accidentally sucked into it, it's been great. Easy to service too...nice solid impeller.

03/22/2007, 06:28 PM	#1
jjoos99 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 796	gen-x pumps I am looking at the gen-x pcx-70 pump and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with gen-x pumps and if they liked them or not. Thanks Jeff

03/23/2007, 04:05 AM	#3
jjoos99 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 796	gen-x have you noticed any heat issues with your pump? thanks jeff

03/23/2007, 04:36 AM	#4
redox Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SOBX Posts: 2,091	I primarily run gen-x pumps. They have served me well. The original one i purchased over four years ago is still in opperation.I have several different sizes in use. Heat is not a big issue with them, nor is noise(unless the fan blade housing is dirty) __________________ There is something we can all do about it Current Tank Info: starting fresh with new ideas

03/23/2007, 05:38 AM	#5
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	I run a Mak4 as a return from my basement sump. Works great and was 1/2 the price of other externals. Its not what i would call a quiet pump, but I dont care in this setup. __________________ - Scott

03/23/2007, 07:34 PM	#6
mc-cro (macro) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,238	I have 3 Mak4s . I use them for various things. I just had one on my closed loop burn out a bearing the other day. It has been running nonstop for about 2.5yrs. I will replace the bearing and it will be good as new. I love them for the price. __________________ Time is the most valuable thing you have... spend it wisely Current Tank Info: 60x26x24 AGE 3 sided starphire

03/22/2007, 08:50 PM	#2
Rhodesholar Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crivitz Wi Posts: 754	I have a Gen-X PCX 55 that has been running non stop for a year. For $139 bucks I couldn't be happier. Of course after telling you this the thing will probably puke on me the minute I hit "Submit Reply'.

03/23/2007, 07:43 PM	#7
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I run the pcx 55 for my skimmer. Considering the crap that has been accidentally sucked into it, it's been great. Easy to service too...nice solid impeller. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.