Iwaki - American or Japanese

gassertv · 09/09/2006, 09:51 PM

Anyone have any input on these. The american powered pumps are much less (about $100), why. Should I be patriotic?, or are the japanese pumps worth the exrea money?
Thanks, Vinnie

woodstock '69 · 09/09/2006, 10:20 PM

The Japanese pumps are better. Worth the difference depends on your value system. I think that at this time - "buying patriotic" would be a good policy for our country. You can do so without sacrificing quality if you are thoughtful and and selective and do your homework.

Michael

affan · 09/09/2006, 11:06 PM

Your fish and corals are not all that patriotic. They just want good water movement

AJ69 · 09/09/2006, 11:09 PM

Ditto with Affan,quality comes 1st .

Steven Pro · 09/10/2006, 05:41 AM

The Japanese ones are quieter.

Pacman100 · 09/10/2006, 06:24 AM

I've got an american one that's been running for almost 2 years non-stop and completely reliable.

It was used for 5 years by a friend before I got it. Anyway, from a reliability standpoint, I've been very happy with the American pump. Good power, not too noisy, and it doesn't add too much heat to the water.

sarduci · 09/10/2006, 07:29 AM

Yes, but the Japanese made pumps are suspose to be quieter and built better.

rigleautomotive · 09/10/2006, 07:47 AM

the chief engineer for iwalki now has own company.he makes blue line and pan world.they are as quiet or quiter than iwalki with the same pressure ratings.i have used them for 5 years and i am impressed.i removed an iwalki 70 and replaced it with a blue line 40 x.quieter and almost as much flow with less power consumption.

VINH_XUAN · 09/10/2006, 07:57 AM

My 1 yrs old Japanese made Iiwaki 55 solely adds 4-5 F to the tank temp and louder compare to the same age Blueline 40x.

IMM3DOORSDOWN · 09/10/2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by affan
Your fish and corals are not all that patriotic. They just want good water movement

i agree if your going to setup a tank you want it to be best for fish and corals if not youll aonly regret it later

09/09/2006, 09:51 PM	#1
gassertv Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	Iwaki - American or Japanese Anyone have any input on these. The american powered pumps are much less (about $100), why. Should I be patriotic?, or are the japanese pumps worth the exrea money? Thanks, Vinnie

09/09/2006, 11:09 PM	#4
AJ69 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 2,116	Ditto with Affan,quality comes 1st . __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles ..." - Hunter S. Thompson "Better to fight for something than live for nothing" - G. Patton Current Tank Info: rimless cube

09/10/2006, 05:41 AM	#5
Steven Pro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,376	The Japanese ones are quieter. __________________ Steven Pro, yep that is my real name. Current Tank Info: Twelve 600 gallon tubs located in a greenhouse

09/10/2006, 07:47 AM	#8
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	the chief engineer for iwalki now has own company.he makes blue line and pan world.they are as quiet or quiter than iwalki with the same pressure ratings.i have used them for 5 years and i am impressed.i removed an iwalki 70 and replaced it with a blue line 40 x.quieter and almost as much flow with less power consumption. __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

09/09/2006, 10:20 PM	#2
woodstock '69 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: central virginia Posts: 368	The Japanese pumps are better. Worth the difference depends on your value system. I think that at this time - "buying patriotic" would be a good policy for our country. You can do so without sacrificing quality if you are thoughtful and and selective and do your homework. Michael

09/09/2006, 11:06 PM	#3
affan Moved On Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: From NYC, currently serving time in Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 1,125	Your fish and corals are not all that patriotic. They just want good water movement

09/10/2006, 06:24 AM	#6
Pacman100 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 103	I've got an american one that's been running for almost 2 years non-stop and completely reliable. It was used for 5 years by a friend before I got it. Anyway, from a reliability standpoint, I've been very happy with the American pump. Good power, not too noisy, and it doesn't add too much heat to the water.

09/10/2006, 07:29 AM	#7
sarduci Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wausau, Wisconsin Posts: 1,278	Yes, but the Japanese made pumps are suspose to be quieter and built better.

09/10/2006, 07:57 AM	#9
VINH_XUAN Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: sunshine state Posts: 308	My 1 yrs old Japanese made Iiwaki 55 solely adds 4-5 F to the tank temp and louder compare to the same age Blueline 40x.