Sure flow or Eco Maxi jet mod.

ludiNano · 09/09/2008, 08:02 PM

Just picked up a Maxi 1200, i plan to get a mod for it. But certain sites seem to have different info about the sure flow and Eco mod's.

Eco mod- one site says its only for Maxi 400 and 600 and claims 10X more flow but doesnt say how much.

Sure flow- One site says get a maximum of 1600 GPH where another site says black propeller 1600 GPH and white propeller 2000 GPH.

I also have read in the forums that sure flow propeller's used to be made out of very cheap plastic, but now has a very hard durable plastic.

Does anyone know which sites have the more durable sure flow mods?

Thank you 9er

ludiNano · 09/09/2008, 11:44 PM

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Toddrtrex · 09/10/2008, 12:34 AM

I have 3 of the Sure Flows ( 1600 gph ), have had them since Xmas, and have had zero issues with them. I even run them on the wavemaker part of my ReefKeeper 1. I got them from Premium Aquatics.

cnaegler · 09/10/2008, 05:50 AM

I have four of the 2100 gph sure flow mods on my180. 3 work great, one likes to spin backwards. Can't say it's the mod or the pump itself though

ludiNano · 09/10/2008, 10:37 AM

So Tod your useing thte black propeller.

and cnaegler your useing the white. The kit has the option for both right.

And let me get this right. stock Maxi 1200 (liters) = 295 gph

Mod just 2000 or 1600 GPH not Liters per hour right.

Toddrtrex · 09/10/2008, 10:40 AM

Yes, I am using the black propeller.

And you are correct, stock MJ1200 = 295 gph, black sure flow = 1600 gph.

tcwayne · 09/10/2008, 11:05 AM

I had the eco mod and broke 2 props on a wavemaker. Now I have 2 sure flow mods and no problems whatsoever. The white prop is too much so I use the black one.

stanlalee · 09/10/2008, 11:52 AM

I have the sure flow with the small prop on a maxijet 400 (1400gph) in my 30g. I have to help it restart almost everytime so its no good for a wavemaker but once started it runs flawless. I tried the big prop with a maxijet 1200 (2100gph) and it restarted fine everytime but was too powerful for a 30g with sand. tried the small prop on a maxijet 1200 and it was quite noisy.

ludiNano · 09/10/2008, 12:07 PM

Thank you im going to try the white one for my 29, its BB and i'll try it behind the rocks. Mega flow yea!!!

bristle · 09/10/2008, 12:36 PM

I have used the sure flow on two aquariums with a 600 and a 900. Both had the metal shaft snap after about 6 months. I would also warn with unplugging them. I sometimes have to sit and plug and unplug them for 5 minutes before they start to work without making a ton of noise.

Aqua Keepers · 09/10/2008, 12:47 PM

Using these on wavemakers that turn pumps off then back on is too harsh and drastically reduces the life of them. You need to use wavemakers that slow the pumps down then speed them back up like the Seio controller.

J. Montgomery · 09/10/2008, 02:12 PM

Sureflow

ludiNano · 09/10/2008, 03:57 PM

Thank you everyone i just ordered one. www.aquabuys.com i think

firebirdude · 09/10/2008, 11:46 PM

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09/09/2008, 08:02 PM	#1
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	Sure flow or Eco Maxi jet mod. Just picked up a Maxi 1200, i plan to get a mod for it. But certain sites seem to have different info about the sure flow and Eco mod's. Eco mod- one site says its only for Maxi 400 and 600 and claims 10X more flow but doesnt say how much. Sure flow- One site says get a maximum of 1600 GPH where another site says black propeller 1600 GPH and white propeller 2000 GPH. I also have read in the forums that sure flow propeller's used to be made out of very cheap plastic, but now has a very hard durable plastic. Does anyone know which sites have the more durable sure flow mods? Thank you 9er

09/09/2008, 11:44 PM	#2
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	bumb __________________ -The Loungers really contribute to RC.~ Agu -JoshTodd has a very good point. ~ R_Hudson -Fresh air will get the stink off ~ Carrie

09/10/2008, 12:34 AM	#3
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I have 3 of the Sure Flows ( 1600 gph ), have had them since Xmas, and have had zero issues with them. I even run them on the wavemaker part of my ReefKeeper 1. I got them from Premium Aquatics. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

09/10/2008, 05:50 AM	#4
cnaegler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sylva, NC-Western North Carolina Posts: 960	I have four of the 2100 gph sure flow mods on my180. 3 work great, one likes to spin backwards. Can't say it's the mod or the pump itself though __________________ Craig _________________________ ATL "Superman" acro, Vivid's Rainbow Delight acro wanted You can want in one hand and crap in the other and see which one fills up first!! Save the reefs! Buy captive bred fish and aquacultured corals! Current Tank Info: Downsizing to a 120 BB SPS tank, 6205 &6305 Tunze on 7095 controller, Current USA extreme 8 x 54 fixture

09/10/2008, 10:37 AM	#5
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	So Tod your useing thte black propeller. and cnaegler your useing the white. The kit has the option for both right. And let me get this right. stock Maxi 1200 (liters) = 295 gph Mod just 2000 or 1600 GPH not Liters per hour right. __________________ -The Loungers really contribute to RC.~ Agu -JoshTodd has a very good point. ~ R_Hudson -Fresh air will get the stink off ~ Carrie

09/10/2008, 10:40 AM	#6
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Yes, I am using the black propeller. And you are correct, stock MJ1200 = 295 gph, black sure flow = 1600 gph. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

09/10/2008, 11:05 AM	#7
tcwayne OLDGUY-OG Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,645	I had the eco mod and broke 2 props on a wavemaker. Now I have 2 sure flow mods and no problems whatsoever. The white prop is too much so I use the black one. __________________ Chuck

09/10/2008, 11:52 AM	#8
stanlalee Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hampton roads, va Posts: 1,799	I have the sure flow with the small prop on a maxijet 400 (1400gph) in my 30g. I have to help it restart almost everytime so its no good for a wavemaker but once started it runs flawless. I tried the big prop with a maxijet 1200 (2100gph) and it restarted fine everytime but was too powerful for a 30g with sand. tried the small prop on a maxijet 1200 and it was quite noisy.

09/10/2008, 12:07 PM	#9
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	Thank you im going to try the white one for my 29, its BB and i'll try it behind the rocks. Mega flow yea!!! __________________ -The Loungers really contribute to RC.~ Agu -JoshTodd has a very good point. ~ R_Hudson -Fresh air will get the stink off ~ Carrie

09/10/2008, 12:36 PM	#10
bristle Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 570	I have used the sure flow on two aquariums with a 600 and a 900. Both had the metal shaft snap after about 6 months. I would also warn with unplugging them. I sometimes have to sit and plug and unplug them for 5 minutes before they start to work without making a ton of noise.

09/10/2008, 12:47 PM	#11
Aqua Keepers Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clearwater,Fl Posts: 2,915	Using these on wavemakers that turn pumps off then back on is too harsh and drastically reduces the life of them. You need to use wavemakers that slow the pumps down then speed them back up like the Seio controller.

09/10/2008, 02:12 PM	#12
J. Montgomery Mouth Pipetting Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 6,278	Sureflow __________________ Josh

09/10/2008, 03:57 PM	#13
ludiNano I'm becoming...Brundlefly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bettendorf, Iowas Posts: 1,804	Thank you everyone i just ordered one. www.aquabuys.com i think __________________ -The Loungers really contribute to RC.~ Agu -JoshTodd has a very good point. ~ R_Hudson -Fresh air will get the stink off ~ Carrie

09/10/2008, 11:46 PM	#14
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