For Vortech owners question about heat

samstersam · 07/12/2010, 01:09 AM

I have a Vortech MP10ES and the outside dry end seems a bit warm (not unbearable, but definately hot to the touch). I think i"ve found the sweet spot where the vibration and noise is at its most minimal by trying to center the wetside.

I guess the question is, it seems a bit more hotter than an average powerhead. Is this what everyone else is thinking as well?

westmoorenerd · 07/12/2010, 01:22 AM

Bah my MP40w gets HOT to the touch, but i figured a normal powerhead would too if it wasn't submerged.

Dino · 07/12/2010, 05:01 AM

Its normal for the dry side to be warm. Mine (MP10) stays cool enough though that it isn't any trouble to hold your hand on it. In fact I've found it doubles its purpose for me in winter. Handy dandy $200 hand warmer

PS: samstersam, could I ask you to remove the URL from your sig? I see you don't have anything set as your homepage so you can stick it in there (if you don't know how you can PM me). Just RC policy, no URLs are allowed in sigs, even RC URLs. Thanks

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nvdiz · 07/12/2010, 05:50 AM

^^^ what he said

its great to hold on to when you're freezing at home

samstersam · 07/12/2010, 07:06 AM

no prob dino!
Sorry wasn't aware of that policy.
Thanks guys.

Dino · 07/12/2010, 08:21 AM

Also, depending on how long you've had your Vortech they do have a bit of a "break-in" period. Might be a little noisy to start until the wet side gets worn a little bit then it'll quiet down. Mine even at 100% I have to be right next to it to hear anything.

reef_doug · 07/12/2010, 06:30 PM

Are there any issues with Vortech on acrylic tanks?

My tank is 3/4" thick and don't want any hazing from heat.

Eel Freak · 07/12/2010, 06:53 PM

My MP40w definitely gets hot to the touch. And like others said, not unberable, but definitely hot.

Thatnewguy · 07/12/2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reef_doug

Are there any issues with Vortech on acrylic tanks?

My tank is 3/4" thick and don't want any hazing from heat.

I run mp40's in my acrylic tank and havent had a problem yet, i only run mines at 60% tho. I do have a rubber cover on the dry side but dont know if it helps from the heat.

sirjohn · 07/12/2010, 07:32 PM

I have 5 in total and noticed that they do seem to run cooler after they've had a chance to break in (and quieter).

I also do not run mine at 100%, but usually at 80-90%. I find that they run better this way, in terms of running quieter, cooler and not blowing sand all over the tank!

07/12/2010, 01:09 AM	#1
samstersam Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 389	For Vortech owners question about heat I have a Vortech MP10ES and the outside dry end seems a bit warm (not unbearable, but definately hot to the touch). I think i"ve found the sweet spot where the vibration and noise is at its most minimal by trying to center the wetside. I guess the question is, it seems a bit more hotter than an average powerhead. Is this what everyone else is thinking as well? __________________ My Reef 40 Gallon Breeder. 20 Gallon Frag/NPS tank. Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder

07/12/2010, 01:22 AM	#2
westmoorenerd USN Avionics Technician Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FPO/AP Posts: 334	Bah my MP40w gets HOT to the touch, but i figured a normal powerhead would too if it wasn't submerged. __________________ 540g 8'x3'x3', SRO-5000EXT, Neptune APEX, Koralia Magnums, Korallin C-1502 Calcium Reactor...Soon to be LED powered!

07/12/2010, 05:01 AM	#3
Dino Freak of Nature Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finding my way back to the boondocks Posts: 11,048	Its normal for the dry side to be warm. Mine (MP10) stays cool enough though that it isn't any trouble to hold your hand on it. In fact I've found it doubles its purpose for me in winter. Handy dandy $200 hand warmer PS: samstersam, could I ask you to remove the URL from your sig? I see you don't have anything set as your homepage so you can stick it in there (if you don't know how you can PM me). Just RC policy, no URLs are allowed in sigs, even RC URLs. Thanks . __________________ Cody I will love and miss you until the last beat of my heart Harley & Rusty. Last edited by Dino; 07/12/2010 at 05:07 AM.

07/12/2010, 07:06 AM	#5
samstersam Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 389	no prob dino! Sorry wasn't aware of that policy. Thanks guys. __________________ My Reef 40 Gallon Breeder. 20 Gallon Frag/NPS tank. Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder

07/12/2010, 08:21 AM	#6
Dino Freak of Nature Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finding my way back to the boondocks Posts: 11,048	Also, depending on how long you've had your Vortech they do have a bit of a "break-in" period. Might be a little noisy to start until the wet side gets worn a little bit then it'll quiet down. Mine even at 100% I have to be right next to it to hear anything. __________________ Cody I will love and miss you until the last beat of my heart Harley & Rusty.

07/12/2010, 05:50 AM	#4
nvdiz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Skokie Posts: 1,345	^^^ what he said its great to hold on to when you're freezing at home

07/12/2010, 06:30 PM	#7
reef_doug Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hesperia/Apple Valley Posts: 3,814	Are there any issues with Vortech on acrylic tanks? My tank is 3/4" thick and don't want any hazing from heat. __________________ "If you have more than one tank in your livingroom, you might be a reefneck" Current Tank Info: 180r SoCal Creations, 75g SCC1M Sump, WM EcoBAK, NextReef SMR1, TropicMarin Salt, ACIII, 3x250w HQI Phoenix 14k, 2x140w Super Actinics, ATi BM250, Eheim 1262, Tunze 2x6100+7095, Tunze Osmolator, 6 stage RODI w/ Spectrapure MaxCap

07/12/2010, 06:53 PM	#8
Eel Freak Fimbriated Moray Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Space Coast Posts: 830	My MP40w definitely gets hot to the touch. And like others said, not unberable, but definitely hot. __________________ I plan to procrastinate. Current Tank Info: 205g Mixed Reef - 3x Radion XR30w Gen 2, twin VorTechs, SRO-XP5000e, 50g estuary, 125g fuge, OM 4-way

07/12/2010, 07:32 PM	#10
sirjohn Feeding Frenzied Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: miami, fl Posts: 516	I have 5 in total and noticed that they do seem to run cooler after they've had a chance to break in (and quieter). I also do not run mine at 100%, but usually at 80-90%. I find that they run better this way, in terms of running quieter, cooler and not blowing sand all over the tank! __________________ "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -- Ronald Reagan Current Tank Info: Elos 160XL (200 gal) -- Mixed Reef

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