Next newer gen vortech?

pentrix2 · 03/01/2012, 04:17 PM

Anyone have an idea of the refresh timetable for those ecotech vortech power heads? Right now they have the mp40, mp10 and mp60 all in esW but is the refresh sometime this year? Also, what do you guys see will be in the upcoming models?

Pen

tkeracer619 · 03/01/2012, 04:51 PM

I imagine the next refresh will be to the mp40. As for when. My guess is it will be later then sooner. There really is no reason to wait for a refresh. The current models are stellar.

96p993 · 03/01/2012, 05:10 PM

Ecotech has a strict policy on not letting any info on what they are working on until its time for release...With that said I agree with tke

firsttimereefer · 03/01/2012, 05:16 PM

What more can you really do with this pump.
Maybe a cup holder then it would have everything.
Just kidding but seriously what else could be done, anything else would just drive the price up another 200 bucks.

pentrix2 · 03/01/2012, 05:48 PM

Just curious. I guess they can make it in pink. Just kidding...

I'm thinking perhaps make the controller Internet accessible or find a way to keep the wet side last a little longer. I read somewhere that the wet side gets replaced once every year or two.

Another idea is to make it a little quieter. The cost will probably go up regardless. Just a thought.

Reddevil258 · 03/01/2012, 05:56 PM

Internet capable would be great.

tkeracer619 · 03/01/2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pentrix2

I read somewhere that the wet side gets replaced once every year or two.

Maybe the 1st gen wetside. That is long gone.

And if something does start to wear out its like $30 to rebuild it. No big deal.

psykobowler · 03/03/2012, 12:05 AM

I was hoping that they revamped the wetside on the mp40 like the mp10s or the mp60s. I got rid of mine because I did not like replacing the wetside parts every year or so. I have the mp60 and mp10s without issue. The mp40 definitely needs an overhaul. I might buy 4 of it again if they made it into a smaller "mp-60".

barjam · 03/03/2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by firsttimereefer

What more can you really do with this pump.
Maybe a cup holder then it would have everything.
Just kidding but seriously what else could be done, anything else would just drive the price up another 200 bucks.

Quieter design? I returned mine as they were far too loud for my dead silent setup.

nanojg · 03/03/2012, 08:25 AM

I think the whole pump will be outside of the tank on the next gen, maybe even in the sump

rogerwilco357 · 03/04/2012, 12:48 AM

usb port for upgrades or touch pad interface?

pentrix2 · 03/04/2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nanojg

I think the whole pump will be outside of the tank on the next gen, maybe even in the sump

Ecotech did give powerheads a game changer with their vortechs. Perhaps on their next gen it will be another game changer and do it in the sump.

pentrix2 · 03/04/2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by psykobowler

I was hoping that they revamped the wetside on the mp40 like the mp10s or the mp60s. I got rid of mine because I did not like replacing the wetside parts every year or so. I have the mp60 and mp10s without issue. The mp40 definitely needs an overhaul. I might buy 4 of it again if they made it into a smaller "mp-60".

I don't own a mp60 but from what I heard when they did the mp60 they redid it and is built a lot better and quieter than the mp40s.

making the mp40 the same as the mp60 actually sounds right so it can align their deployment strategy and timeline. their products are definitely awesome but kind of expensive. they have to come out with something new or really improve in order to keep charging customers that premium amount.

pentrix2 · 03/04/2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rogerwilco357

usb port for upgrades or touch pad interface?

I was actually thinking of that too. would be nice for it to have a USB port, and touch pad interface that has an ethernet port so you can manage it. perhaps we could change the flow settings remotely would be nice...

6Speed · 03/04/2012, 05:18 AM

biggest area that could be improved upon is noise level. another nice feature that could be added would be a rudder or some sort of way to direct the flow where you want it to go. although I imagine there would be some concern that if water isn't being blasted straight out it could cause the wet side to become misaligned. at any rate this would be a nice feature if they could do it.

atreis · 03/04/2012, 07:29 AM

They can be improved - my primary complaint is noise, and I think a fair amount could be done to reduce that. As far as I can tell, there's currently no sound insulation on the dry side at all.

03/01/2012, 04:17 PM	#1
pentrix2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 557	Next newer gen vortech? Anyone have an idea of the refresh timetable for those ecotech vortech power heads? Right now they have the mp40, mp10 and mp60 all in esW but is the refresh sometime this year? Also, what do you guys see will be in the upcoming models? Pen

03/01/2012, 04:51 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I imagine the next refresh will be to the mp40. As for when. My guess is it will be later then sooner. There really is no reason to wait for a refresh. The current models are stellar. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

03/01/2012, 05:56 PM	#6
Reddevil258 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Grayslake, IL Posts: 57	Internet capable would be great. __________________ ~In the world, there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong, nothing can surpass it~ Lao Tzu Current Tank Info: 72 bow front containing mostly LPS and a few colorful fish.

03/03/2012, 12:05 AM	#8
psykobowler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,137	I was hoping that they revamped the wetside on the mp40 like the mp10s or the mp60s. I got rid of mine because I did not like replacing the wetside parts every year or so. I have the mp60 and mp10s without issue. The mp40 definitely needs an overhaul. I might buy 4 of it again if they made it into a smaller "mp-60". __________________ Guitar playing reefer Current Tank Info: 300g & 90g display, 90g fragtank, 34g fuge, 120g sump1 w/ RO Xp-5000, 20g sump2 , 5 (2x54wattT5 retrofits) 3 radion xr15pros, 5mp60s, 4tunze6255s, Apex, WXM, KnopCaRx, Avast KalkRx

03/04/2012, 12:48 AM	#11
rogerwilco357 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 1,391	usb port for upgrades or touch pad interface? __________________ hook line and sinker Current Tank Info: 2x2x4 120gal,sump45 gal.RKE controller,ATI Powermodule 8x80watt,1MP20+2MP40,1 mp10,RoyalExclusive Alpha200

03/01/2012, 05:10 PM	#3
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	Ecotech has a strict policy on not letting any info on what they are working on until its time for release...With that said I agree with tke

03/01/2012, 05:16 PM	#4
firsttimereefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 122	What more can you really do with this pump. Maybe a cup holder then it would have everything. Just kidding but seriously what else could be done, anything else would just drive the price up another 200 bucks.

03/01/2012, 05:48 PM	#5
pentrix2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 557	Just curious. I guess they can make it in pink. Just kidding... I'm thinking perhaps make the controller Internet accessible or find a way to keep the wet side last a little longer. I read somewhere that the wet side gets replaced once every year or two. Another idea is to make it a little quieter. The cost will probably go up regardless. Just a thought.

03/03/2012, 08:25 AM	#10
nanojg Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,174	I think the whole pump will be outside of the tank on the next gen, maybe even in the sump

03/04/2012, 05:18 AM	#15
6Speed Zardoz Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Posts: 1,036	biggest area that could be improved upon is noise level. another nice feature that could be added would be a rudder or some sort of way to direct the flow where you want it to go. although I imagine there would be some concern that if water isn't being blasted straight out it could cause the wet side to become misaligned. at any rate this would be a nice feature if they could do it.

03/04/2012, 07:29 AM	#16
atreis Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yellow Springs, OH Posts: 942	They can be improved - my primary complaint is noise, and I think a fair amount could be done to reduce that. As far as I can tell, there's currently no sound insulation on the dry side at all. __________________ reef tank up since 8/2009. Previous tank up since 4/2004, taken down in 2007. Current Tank Info: custom 100g reef, custom sump