Pan World Pumps, anyone?

Jmason95 · 08/12/2008, 08:40 AM

My Iwaki 100 crapped out on me and I was thinking of trying a Pan World 250PS in its' replacement.

Anyone have and use any of the Pan World Pump models? Have they been reliable?

Thanks

kpk · 08/12/2008, 09:42 AM

Mine's great as of now. I've only ran it for a short time, but it's suppose to be a good runner for long periods.

lizardarm · 08/12/2008, 10:01 AM

I've had mine running for about seven months (55PX-X) and I couldn't be happier with it. The fan mod makes it pretty much dead silent.

buck50bmg · 08/12/2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by lizardarm
I've had mine running for about seven months (55PX-X) and I couldn't be happier with it. The fan mod makes it pretty much dead silent.

What exactly is the mod? I have an iwaki

jefathome · 08/12/2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by buck50bmg
What exactly is the mod? I have an iwaki

I have a 50px and it has been running pretty much non stop for the last 2.5 years. Once in a while (maybe 3 total times) it develops a high pitch whine, but it goes away after an hour or two.

There are a few mods (do a search), but the main thing is to take the plastic guard off the fan. That alone will cut a lot of noise. Others have removed the fan itself, and then strapped a computer fan onto the end via PVC.

maharkona · 08/12/2008, 10:51 AM

Mine has been running now with no problems for 8months. However, I need to investigate some of these mods further.
So remove the plastic cover and replace the fan???

Jmason95 · 08/12/2008, 11:06 AM

Yeah I'm defiantly looking for a pump that is not as loud as my Iwaki was. I think I'll have to give Pan World a shot...maybe try removing the plastic cover too, etc...

08/12/2008, 08:40 AM	#1
Jmason95 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 422	Pan World Pumps, anyone? My Iwaki 100 crapped out on me and I was thinking of trying a Pan World 250PS in its' replacement. Anyone have and use any of the Pan World Pump models? Have they been reliable? Thanks __________________ Jeff Current Tank Info: 35x28x20 starphire Lee Mar

08/12/2008, 09:42 AM	#2
kpk Been Reefin' Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elk City, OK Posts: 2,306	Mine's great as of now. I've only ran it for a short time, but it's suppose to be a good runner for long periods. __________________ Starting over!!! Rimless 90g 48.5x24.5x18 Planet Aquarium, PVC bottom, 1/2" glass, center external overflow, black back, barebottom, H&S skimmer, 40g sump, DIY stand, etc. http://www.reefcentral.com/ Current Tank Info: 90g Rimless in the works

08/12/2008, 10:01 AM	#3
lizardarm Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: between a rock and a hard place Posts: 182	I've had mine running for about seven months (55PX-X) and I couldn't be happier with it. The fan mod makes it pretty much dead silent. __________________ Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently motivated fool. Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

08/12/2008, 11:06 AM	#7
Jmason95 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Claremont, California Posts: 422	Yeah I'm defiantly looking for a pump that is not as loud as my Iwaki was. I think I'll have to give Pan World a shot...maybe try removing the plastic cover too, etc... __________________ Jeff Current Tank Info: 35x28x20 starphire Lee Mar

08/12/2008, 10:51 AM	#6
maharkona Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: cerritos Posts: 78	Mine has been running now with no problems for 8months. However, I need to investigate some of these mods further. So remove the plastic cover and replace the fan???