Eheim Compact Pumps Stink

Buzz1329 · 10/28/2015, 05:47 PM

The title says it all. I have been an Eheim fan since the 1970s. Loved their canisters, the 1262, the new Universal 3400s. But for god's sake the compact pumps are just plain awful. They die at the drop of a hat. Servicing them is ridiculously difficult. IMO, Eheim is ruining their stellar reputation by selling these things.

Mike

moondoggy4 · 10/28/2015, 07:26 PM

I believe that those are rebranded Eden pumps from Italy. I have a 2000 and like it so far.

davocean · 10/28/2015, 08:08 PM

Yes, Eheim put their name on someone elses design, no idea why a company w such an excellent rep would do that w/out taking over production and making proper corrections.
The Eheim compact is not an Eheim, and most agree they are junk.
The original Eheims a different story, one of the best returns out there.

Buzz1329 · 10/30/2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by davocean

Yes, Eheim put their name on someone elses design, no idea why a company w such an excellent rep would do that w/out taking over production and making proper corrections.
The Eheim compact is not an Eheim, and most agree they are junk.
The original Eheims a different story, one of the best returns out there.

Based on my experience with them, it makes perfect sense to me that Eheim compacts are not Eheim pumps. Also could not agree more that true Eheim pumps are the gold standard for aquarium pumps.

Mike

10/28/2015, 05:47 PM	#1
Buzz1329 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 2,414	Eheim Compact Pumps Stink The title says it all. I have been an Eheim fan since the 1970s. Loved their canisters, the 1262, the new Universal 3400s. But for god's sake the compact pumps are just plain awful. They die at the drop of a hat. Servicing them is ridiculously difficult. IMO, Eheim is ruining their stellar reputation by selling these things. Mike

10/28/2015, 08:08 PM	#3
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Yes, Eheim put their name on someone elses design, no idea why a company w such an excellent rep would do that w/out taking over production and making proper corrections. The Eheim compact is not an Eheim, and most agree they are junk. The original Eheims a different story, one of the best returns out there. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

10/28/2015, 07:26 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I believe that those are rebranded Eden pumps from Italy. I have a 2000 and like it so far.