What does everyone think of the Genx/mack 4 pump?

reefgeek84 · 05/24/2006, 03:37 PM

I am going to get one for my closed loop system, its used but only costing my 20 bucks...what do you guys think of them? Please let me know.

pepe.king.prawn · 05/24/2006, 04:59 PM

I like Gen-X pumps. Quiet, efficient and powerful. $20 is a steal.

facewedgie · 05/24/2006, 05:00 PM

...and no longer made (parts, etc.)

reefgeek84 · 05/24/2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by facewedgie
...and no longer made (parts, etc.)

Drsfostersmith still sells them and so do a bunch of other online vendors... and for 20 bucks...that is a deal...so I will have to deal if it breaks.

pepe.king.prawn · 05/24/2006, 05:04 PM

parts for any pump will be >$20, and I don't see why it should break if it's not already broken. Most of the external pumps that are good for saltwater in the first place, have pretty good longevity.

reefgeek84 · 05/24/2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by pepe.king.prawn
parts for any pump will be >$20, and I don't see why it should break if it's not already broken. Most of the external pumps that are good for saltwater in the first place, have pretty good longevity.

Thats what I am saying, if it lasts me 3 years, then 20 bucks was well spent...

pepe.king.prawn · 05/24/2006, 05:07 PM

if it lasts a year it's $20 well spent! A mag 12 costs like $90+, so surely this is a fine deal IMO.

facewedgie · 05/24/2006, 05:07 PM

for sure. i just wanted to point out that although some retailers still seel them/possibly parts, that the actual company doesnt exist to help you out/replacements/whatever. but, like you said, for $20, i say go for it!

reefgeek84 · 05/24/2006, 05:09 PM

thanks guys!

pepe.king.prawn · 05/24/2006, 05:10 PM

Got any other killer deals you can pick up?

pick me up some cheap good stuff!!!

facewedgie · 05/24/2006, 05:10 PM

i just went and looked...i dont see one on their site for $20...could you supply the link, please?

reefgeek84 · 05/24/2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by facewedgie
i just went and looked...i dont see one on their site for $20...could you supply the link, please?

No I was just saying that people still sell them, so there must be some sort of decent supply out there and possibly parts. No this one is used and local, sorry for the confusion.

pepe.king.prawn · 05/24/2006, 05:11 PM

I think he was saying that Dr. Fosters and others still sell parts, but that buying the $20 pump elsewhere (probably from a generous friend!) is a fine deal.

facewedgie · 05/24/2006, 05:11 PM

ooops, nevermind, i just reread your post. its used, not new online, my bad...

reefgeek84 · 05/24/2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by pepe.king.prawn
Got any other killer deals you can pick up? pick me up some cheap good stuff!!!

I wish, or else we could work something out.

05/24/2006, 03:37 PM	#1
reefgeek84 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portlan, OR Posts: 997	What does everyone think of the Genx/mack 4 pump? I am going to get one for my closed loop system, its used but only costing my 20 bucks...what do you guys think of them? Please let me know.

05/24/2006, 04:59 PM	#2
pepe.king.prawn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east bay CA / UC Davis Posts: 778	I like Gen-X pumps. Quiet, efficient and powerful. $20 is a steal. __________________ -Tristan Current Tank Info: 180gal live rock tank (no fish, no corals.. just live rock)

05/24/2006, 05:04 PM	#5
pepe.king.prawn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east bay CA / UC Davis Posts: 778	parts for any pump will be >$20, and I don't see why it should break if it's not already broken. Most of the external pumps that are good for saltwater in the first place, have pretty good longevity. __________________ -Tristan Current Tank Info: 180gal live rock tank (no fish, no corals.. just live rock)

05/24/2006, 05:07 PM	#7
pepe.king.prawn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east bay CA / UC Davis Posts: 778	if it lasts a year it's $20 well spent! A mag 12 costs like $90+, so surely this is a fine deal IMO. __________________ -Tristan Current Tank Info: 180gal live rock tank (no fish, no corals.. just live rock)

05/24/2006, 05:10 PM	#10
pepe.king.prawn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east bay CA / UC Davis Posts: 778	Got any other killer deals you can pick up? pick me up some cheap good stuff!!! __________________ -Tristan Current Tank Info: 180gal live rock tank (no fish, no corals.. just live rock)

05/24/2006, 05:00 PM	#3
facewedgie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 227	...and no longer made (parts, etc.)

05/24/2006, 05:09 PM	#9
reefgeek84 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portlan, OR Posts: 997	thanks guys!

05/24/2006, 05:11 PM	#13
pepe.king.prawn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: east bay CA / UC Davis Posts: 778	I think he was saying that Dr. Fosters and others still sell parts, but that buying the $20 pump elsewhere (probably from a generous friend!) is a fine deal. __________________ -Tristan Current Tank Info: 180gal live rock tank (no fish, no corals.. just live rock)