Need new return pump

Bluetangclan · 07/19/2009, 09:17 PM

I currently have a mag drive 9 on my 75 gal tank returning water from the sump. It is about 3 or 4 years old and is now making all kinds of rattling noise and isnt stopping. Figure its time for a replacement. Anyone know of any equivalent but quieter return pumps? Its also a bit noisy so something quiet would be nice in the upgrade.

tuzeman · 07/19/2009, 09:28 PM

eheim 1260. Quiet, powerful, reliable.

sps1206 · 07/19/2009, 10:13 PM

Mag pumps are very efficient and my Mag 9.5 is considerably quiet. If your not looking to add more gph, I would try to trouble shoot the pump. It may just have deposits on the internals or have a broken impeller. Try running it in a vinegar solution and inspecting the impeller. It may be a really simple fix to restore the pump. Just an idea...

detroit_fan · 07/19/2009, 11:50 PM

i second the eheim. they are great pumps, very reliable and quiet.

dragonetti · 07/20/2009, 04:06 AM

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Originally posted by detroit_fan
i second the eheim. they are great pumps, very reliable and quiet.

Every eheim I have ever owned has broken shafts.

Try what sps1206 says.

billdogg · 07/20/2009, 07:22 AM

I gotta vote for an eheim as well. one of mine (a 1262) is 20+ years old - other than the occasional cleaning, I have never done anything to it and it is still going strong.

detroit_fan · 07/20/2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by dragonetti
Every eheim I have ever owned has broken shafts.

Try what sps1206 says.

Interesting, I have 4 eheims and never had an issue with any of them. Actually, I have never seen anyone with a broken eheim shaft untill now. I would still say eheim is much better quality(and quieter) than a mag pump.

DT's_Reef · 07/20/2009, 11:07 AM

I've owned at least 7 Eheims (for various tanks and equipment....1250, 1260, 1262 models) and never had a problem.

I can't hear the 1262 running on my 85g tank.

I've seen many "need a return pump" threads and overwhelmingly Eheim is recommended.

The only situation I wouldn't recommend Eheim is when you need a pressure pump.

Let's say you have a 1/2" return bulkhead but really need 3/4". I would go for a pressure rated return pump rather than Eheim.

In a 75g system, the 1260 or 1262 should be perfect.

07/19/2009, 09:17 PM	#1
Bluetangclan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orlando(Wedgefield), Fl Posts: 555	Need new return pump I currently have a mag drive 9 on my 75 gal tank returning water from the sump. It is about 3 or 4 years old and is now making all kinds of rattling noise and isnt stopping. Figure its time for a replacement. Anyone know of any equivalent but quieter return pumps? Its also a bit noisy so something quiet would be nice in the upgrade.

07/19/2009, 11:50 PM	#4
detroit_fan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 843	i second the eheim. they are great pumps, very reliable and quiet. __________________ Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. B.Franklin We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home-T.Jefferson Current Tank Info: 125g & 29g

07/20/2009, 07:22 AM	#6
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I gotta vote for an eheim as well. one of mine (a 1262) is 20+ years old - other than the occasional cleaning, I have never done anything to it and it is still going strong. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

07/20/2009, 11:07 AM	#8
DT's_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,083	I've owned at least 7 Eheims (for various tanks and equipment....1250, 1260, 1262 models) and never had a problem. I can't hear the 1262 running on my 85g tank. I've seen many "need a return pump" threads and overwhelmingly Eheim is recommended. The only situation I wouldn't recommend Eheim is when you need a pressure pump. Let's say you have a 1/2" return bulkhead but really need 3/4". I would go for a pressure rated return pump rather than Eheim. In a 75g system, the 1260 or 1262 should be perfect. __________________ 85g starphire system, 38"x26"x20", 250w Radium SE + Galaxy Ballast + Lumenmax Elite reflector, Tunze Nano Wave Box, 2 Tunze Nano Streams, Profilux dosing system (2-part + vodka), ATB 840 Skimmer, Eheim 1262 return pump.

07/19/2009, 09:28 PM	#2
tuzeman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 50	eheim 1260. Quiet, powerful, reliable.

07/19/2009, 10:13 PM	#3
sps1206 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 56	Mag pumps are very efficient and my Mag 9.5 is considerably quiet. If your not looking to add more gph, I would try to trouble shoot the pump. It may just have deposits on the internals or have a broken impeller. Try running it in a vinegar solution and inspecting the impeller. It may be a really simple fix to restore the pump. Just an idea...