Maxi Jet Submersible Pump

E.intheC · 01/03/2010, 05:35 PM

Has anyone used these? I'm thinking of using an 1100 as a return pump for my upcoming project. (45 gallon cube, 24 x 24 x 18).

Budget is a huge concern here, so I'd rather use this pump than an Eheim (which I've used before, and liked, but they cost $100).

For clarification, here's the link:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=18989

Would the 1100 be enough? It's about 300 gph. There will be about 3-4 feet of head.

Thanks in advance!

moondoggy4 · 01/03/2010, 11:25 PM

Sorry I bought the 400, it seems like a good pump, good feel to it, well built. What kind of overflow do you have?

solos2 · 01/04/2010, 12:07 AM

I've the 1700 lph version (about 400 gph) on my 40 gallon tank (20G DT+20G sump), however I had to turn the output flow to minimum (about 1000 lph or 250 gph) or the flow is too much for the overflow box to handle.

Overall I love this pump, packing enough power for all my needs, minimal operation noise / vibration / heat generation, good craftsmanship and solid build.

Johnny C · 01/04/2010, 12:18 AM

I just bought the Model 3000 for my upcoming 57+20G system, I've heard good things about them. We'll see I guess!

PS- The 1100 will definatly be enough. The fact that you can turn the dial to reduce it is a huge plus as well!

E.intheC · 01/04/2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone. Sounds like ill be going with the 1800 especially because its controllable. The tank is reef ready so I'm not sure about the gph yet, but I'm sure I can strike a balance.

If you turn it down the pump uses less watts, correct?

hottuna · 01/04/2010, 10:15 AM

question to all who have them : any noise issues?

solos2 · 01/04/2010, 11:07 AM

No noise issues, they run very quietly.

E.intheC · 01/04/2010, 11:08 AM

No first hand experience but I've heard they are quiet. I like the fact that they come with suction cups tov reduce vibration as well

01/03/2010, 05:35 PM	#1
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Maxi Jet Submersible Pump Has anyone used these? I'm thinking of using an 1100 as a return pump for my upcoming project. (45 gallon cube, 24 x 24 x 18). Budget is a huge concern here, so I'd rather use this pump than an Eheim (which I've used before, and liked, but they cost $100). For clarification, here's the link: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=18989 Would the 1100 be enough? It's about 300 gph. There will be about 3-4 feet of head. Thanks in advance! __________________ -Eric

01/04/2010, 12:18 AM	#4
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	I just bought the Model 3000 for my upcoming 57+20G system, I've heard good things about them. We'll see I guess! PS- The 1100 will definatly be enough. The fact that you can turn the dial to reduce it is a huge plus as well! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/04/2010, 08:51 AM	#5
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Thanks for the responses everyone. Sounds like ill be going with the 1800 especially because its controllable. The tank is reef ready so I'm not sure about the gph yet, but I'm sure I can strike a balance. If you turn it down the pump uses less watts, correct? __________________ -Eric

01/04/2010, 10:15 AM	#6
hottuna Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,248	question to all who have them : any noise issues? __________________ HotTuna

01/04/2010, 11:08 AM	#8
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	No first hand experience but I've heard they are quiet. I like the fact that they come with suction cups tov reduce vibration as well __________________ -Eric

01/03/2010, 11:25 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Sorry I bought the 400, it seems like a good pump, good feel to it, well built. What kind of overflow do you have?

01/04/2010, 12:07 AM	#3
solos2 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 214	I've the 1700 lph version (about 400 gph) on my 40 gallon tank (20G DT+20G sump), however I had to turn the output flow to minimum (about 1000 lph or 250 gph) or the flow is too much for the overflow box to handle. Overall I love this pump, packing enough power for all my needs, minimal operation noise / vibration / heat generation, good craftsmanship and solid build.

01/04/2010, 11:07 AM	#7
solos2 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 214	No noise issues, they run very quietly.