anyone tried to using Jebo WP40? - Page 189

Raptor72 · 07/03/2015, 08:37 PM

Good luck on that one. I've been trying to get a hold of them for a few months and they are not answering my e-mails!

Bpb · 07/03/2015, 09:06 PM

Got it second hand from a guy who got it in a group buy so no record of sale through fish street

rjallen · 07/03/2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor72

Good luck on that one. I've been trying to get a hold of them for a few months and they are not answering my e-mails!

They answer mind every time. Find what you need. Place in cart send message about order. The pump motors seem to bad around 30 month time frame. I am not sure but motor only was $30 35 shipped. To order parts you most supply invoice # of previous order. Once they know who you are they are very responsive.

RJ

rjallen · 07/03/2015, 09:49 PM

Oh yes....Fish Street is not Jebao. Jebao won't give deal with you at all.

RJ

topjimmy · 08/28/2015, 07:29 PM

I am done with this pump. I just had my third motor fail. The last one only lasted two months.

Now I just have to decide what to replace it with.

treetopflyn · 08/28/2015, 07:40 PM

Have had 3 since they came out and no problems at all.

Reefnub · 08/28/2015, 08:28 PM

Wp40 died around the 1 year mark. My 2 wp25 are still working fine.

Raptor72 · 08/28/2015, 09:34 PM

I'm also done. I have one of each that has gone out and I can't reach Jebao. I've sent at least 20 emails, and none get answered. I'm ordering 2 EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40wQDs.

Diesel3443 · 09/24/2015, 10:30 AM

Are you guys reaching out to Fish-Street? I reach out to them when my motor goes (happened twice), and I order replacement motors and its at my door in 5 days

Bpb · 09/24/2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel3443

Are you guys reaching out to Fish-Street? I reach out to them when my motor goes (happened twice), and I order replacement motors and its at my door in 5 days

I was under the impression fish street would only issue replacements if you purchased from them and are the original owner

Raptor72 · 09/24/2015, 12:35 PM

Fish street told me the same thing so I've tried to reach out to Jebao with no success. I went and bought the ecotechs. One week later I get a job transfer so have to shut everything down.

JohnnyB in SD · 09/24/2015, 01:07 PM

You can find most parts online, inexpensively with timely delivery these days. The main motor probably not. Parts availability will continue to improve with the quantity of pumps in use.
I've had 3 WP40's for over two years, have only had to replace an impeller on one of them so far - knock on wood. For me, the performance and cost of ownership make these pumps a know brainer. $180 vs $1050?
Doesn't a vortech wetside cost more than a new wp40?

Diesel3443 · 09/26/2015, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bpb

I was under the impression fish street would only issue replacements if you purchased from them and are the original owner

Maybe thats the case. I purchased from them when these first came out and it has been easy to get replacements

delmo · 12/14/2015, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel3443

Are you guys reaching out to Fish-Street? I reach out to them when my motor goes (happened twice), and I order replacement motors and its at my door in 5 days

5 days! Datsa ridicurous!
Seriously, good to know. I have had my first wp40 failure in 18 months of operation.
I have 2 Apex Wavs, at the ready, maybe I'll fix the bad wp40 and sit em in the pile or sell them.

DrawnToBeaches · 12/16/2015, 07:09 AM

I love how people chose to buy the cheap pumps and then complain aggressively after it fails 1 to 2 years later, you still saved hundreds of dollars, buy replacements.

shifty51008 · 12/16/2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DrawnToBeaches

I love how people chose to buy the cheap pumps and then complain aggressively after it fails 1 to 2 years later, you still saved hundreds of dollars, buy replacements.

Your not saveing hundreds of dollars by continus buying replacements, do the math.

JimXRS · 12/16/2015, 09:00 PM

That all depends on what the alternative is also taking into consideration normally replaced parts. It actually is a good deal if your replacements come every 2+ years.

shifty51008 · 12/17/2015, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimXRS

That all depends on what the alternative is also taking into consideration normally replaced parts. It actually is a good deal if your replacements come every 2+ years.

Yes that is true, but im not gonna do the math again as it has already been said alot of time's in other threads but tunze will save you money over jebao in the long term. My tunze's are going on 11 years old and spent $50 on replacement parts in that time.

Editour2 · 12/17/2015, 12:51 PM

I initially purchased 2 x wp-40's they each lasted a little over 1 year....they died within 2 weeks of each other. I replaced them by first buying an rw-15 and then added an rw-20. They work very well initially. However,..... 16 months later the rw-15 just exhibited the same problem as the wp-40...it just randomly stopped working. I cleaned it in vinegar and I can manually turn the impeller and it will work for a second or two but then... nothing. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is...but can't explore past taking the shell apart and cleaning the unit and impeller. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has them. I am thinking that the lifespan is 12 to 18 months on these pumps regardless of the model. I have read through many posts and it does seem that other people are lucky with longer durations of useful life but this has been my experience with these pumps. I like them when they work ...but would like them even better if they worked longer.

Megatrev62 · 03/26/2016, 12:53 PM

Four wp40's between three hobbyists. All of them are kaput after 2 years. Mine lasted the longest. hehe

reelfreak · 04/04/2016, 09:31 AM

4 WP 40s , in a few years...most recent lasted a few weeks before issues.

Just got Neptune wavs, once installed jebaos are gone for good.....going to sell off all the parts and working ones.

I can't babysit a pump this much�� BUT , they do make nice flow when they work��

DavidinGA · 04/04/2016, 09:33 AM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2552560

reelfreak · 04/04/2016, 09:07 PM

Thanks davidinga... Ill try this out on my pile of failed ones and try to sell them off as a cheap bundle.

vbsaltydog · 04/20/2016, 01:47 PM

I am looking for some Jebao WP-25s and/or RW-8s and I don't care if the controllers work or not as long as the pumps work. PM me. Thanks.

d0ughb0y · 04/20/2016, 03:38 PM

you can buy a brand new wp25 pump only on ebay for $38 and change shipped.

07/03/2015, 08:37 PM	#4701
Raptor72 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 1,112	Good luck on that one. I've been trying to get a hold of them for a few months and they are not answering my e-mails! __________________ Ok,.... Now it's turning into an obsession Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL, Red Sea 170

07/03/2015, 09:49 PM	#4704
rjallen Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Troy,Montana Posts: 440	Oh yes....Fish Street is not Jebao. Jebao won't give deal with you at all. RJ __________________ RJ 120 Reef, 40 Sump, Vectra M1 Return Pump, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 WP-40 controllable circulation pumps, BRS GFO Reactor, Avast Biopellet Reactor, Apex Controller, 2 part dosing, Dual Carbon/ Purige Current Tank Info: 120 Gal. Mixed Reef

08/28/2015, 07:29 PM	#4705
topjimmy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Youngstown, Ohio Posts: 484	I am done with this pump. I just had my third motor fail. The last one only lasted two months. Now I just have to decide what to replace it with. __________________ It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen. Aristotle

08/28/2015, 07:40 PM	#4706
treetopflyn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,580	Have had 3 since they came out and no problems at all. __________________ 105 Gallon Reef Savvy (48"x 24"X 21") Glass Holes overflow, 29G sump, Mag 12 return, Reef Octopus 150, 2- Jebo WP-25s, Phosoban reactor, 2 Ai Sol Blue's controlled by Reef Angle Controller.

08/28/2015, 08:28 PM	#4707
Reefnub Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 750	Wp40 died around the 1 year mark. My 2 wp25 are still working fine. __________________ 200G SPS Dominated 60x30x26

07/03/2015, 09:06 PM	#4702
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Got it second hand from a guy who got it in a group buy so no record of sale through fish street

08/28/2015, 09:34 PM	#4708
Raptor72 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 1,112	I'm also done. I have one of each that has gone out and I can't reach Jebao. I've sent at least 20 emails, and none get answered. I'm ordering 2 EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40wQDs. __________________ Ok,.... Now it's turning into an obsession Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL, Red Sea 170

09/24/2015, 10:30 AM	#4709
Diesel3443 AEFW Distructor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 799	Are you guys reaching out to Fish-Street? I reach out to them when my motor goes (happened twice), and I order replacement motors and its at my door in 5 days __________________ SPS IM Lagoon 25 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2617372 125g In-wall SPS tank - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2558111

09/24/2015, 12:35 PM	#4711
Raptor72 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 1,112	Fish street told me the same thing so I've tried to reach out to Jebao with no success. I went and bought the ecotechs. One week later I get a job transfer so have to shut everything down. __________________ Ok,.... Now it's turning into an obsession Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL, Red Sea 170

09/24/2015, 01:07 PM	#4712
JohnnyB in SD Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 261	You can find most parts online, inexpensively with timely delivery these days. The main motor probably not. Parts availability will continue to improve with the quantity of pumps in use. I've had 3 WP40's for over two years, have only had to replace an impeller on one of them so far - knock on wood. For me, the performance and cost of ownership make these pumps a know brainer. $180 vs $1050? Doesn't a vortech wetside cost more than a new wp40?

12/16/2015, 07:09 AM	#4715
DrawnToBeaches Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 266	I love how people chose to buy the cheap pumps and then complain aggressively after it fails 1 to 2 years later, you still saved hundreds of dollars, buy replacements.

12/16/2015, 09:00 PM	#4717
JimXRS Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeast, WI Posts: 164	That all depends on what the alternative is also taking into consideration normally replaced parts. It actually is a good deal if your replacements come every 2+ years.

12/17/2015, 12:51 PM	#4719
Editour2 Frank Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 1,907	I initially purchased 2 x wp-40's they each lasted a little over 1 year....they died within 2 weeks of each other. I replaced them by first buying an rw-15 and then added an rw-20. They work very well initially. However,..... 16 months later the rw-15 just exhibited the same problem as the wp-40...it just randomly stopped working. I cleaned it in vinegar and I can manually turn the impeller and it will work for a second or two but then... nothing. I'm not exactly sure what the problem is...but can't explore past taking the shell apart and cleaning the unit and impeller. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has them. I am thinking that the lifespan is 12 to 18 months on these pumps regardless of the model. I have read through many posts and it does seem that other people are lucky with longer durations of useful life but this has been my experience with these pumps. I like them when they work ...but would like them even better if they worked longer. __________________ Frank Current Tank Info: 215 gal DT, 125 gal sump, 40 gal refugium w/ATS, 20 gal frag tank, reeflo orca skimmer, Knop HD calc reac w/2nd chamber, BRS dual reac, dart rtn pump, 2x tunze 6105's on seasweeps, 2x jebao PP20's, 30gal QT, LED/T5 Ltg, 1/2 hp aqualogic chiller.

03/26/2016, 12:53 PM	#4720
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	Four wp40's between three hobbyists. All of them are kaput after 2 years. Mine lasted the longest. hehe __________________ Please understand honey,it's not just me!!! Current Tank Info: 75 gallon, mixed reef,fuge.

04/04/2016, 09:31 AM	#4721
reelfreak Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlantic Beach , Florida Posts: 1,096	4 WP 40s , in a few years...most recent lasted a few weeks before issues. Just got Neptune wavs, once installed jebaos are gone for good.....going to sell off all the parts and working ones. I can't babysit a pump this much�� BUT , they do make nice flow when they work�� __________________ From the forest itself, comes the handle for the axe Current Tank Info: 125g / 6x80 T5s 90w LED Hybrid DIY, Apex, WAVs,Skimz SM161,Tunze Osmolator

04/04/2016, 09:33 AM	#4722
DavidinGA Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,393	http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2552560 __________________ Giant money pit, but it's a happy pit ;) Current tank: 6ft 210gal SPS, 3~eBay led boxes, 4~80w T5's, sro3000int, RW20's, Reef Angel, reactors, pumps, rocks, sand, yadda yadda yadda...

04/04/2016, 09:07 PM	#4723
reelfreak Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlantic Beach , Florida Posts: 1,096	Thanks davidinga... Ill try this out on my pile of failed ones and try to sell them off as a cheap bundle. __________________ From the forest itself, comes the handle for the axe Current Tank Info: 125g / 6x80 T5s 90w LED Hybrid DIY, Apex, WAVs,Skimz SM161,Tunze Osmolator

04/20/2016, 01:47 PM	#4724
vbsaltydog Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Beach, FL. Posts: 603	I am looking for some Jebao WP-25s and/or RW-8s and I don't care if the controllers work or not as long as the pumps work. PM me. Thanks.

04/20/2016, 03:38 PM	#4725
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	you can buy a brand new wp25 pump only on ebay for $38 and change shipped.