vortech mp40w or mp40es?

Chipie · 04/09/2010, 05:50 PM

There must be a least a few users of vortechs that got the new ES version here.
I'd like to know if you think that the es version is really worth the $$ more they cost the w version right now ? I'd like to get your input on this bfore i buy,
Thanks

tkeracer619 · 04/09/2010, 06:00 PM

I would get the es models.

Mine was a upgrade from a Gen2 mp40w. I am pleased with the changes.

unbreakable · 04/09/2010, 06:08 PM

I have wireless ES because I wanted 2 the MP40W and the mp10W ES to all communicate to each other

If you want them to communicate to each other id get wireless, if not, get the regular and get the wireless part later. I really like the new drivers though, i think theyre worth it

Chipie · 04/09/2010, 07:58 PM

Would a mp40w be able to communicate with the ES or do i need both to be ES?

unbreakable · 04/09/2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipie

Would a mp40w be able to communicate with the ES or do i need both to be ES?

the wireless drivers can communicate with the new Ecosmart ones, but if you notice they have ES drivers that are wireless and some that dont have the wireless option

If its not wireless it cant communicate

dustinc · 04/10/2010, 01:02 AM

Even if it is wireless though, it will not communicate with any of the new modes that would be sent from an ES driver. It will only "understand" the old modes. Definitely get the wES, it's worth the difference.

Chipie · 04/10/2010, 01:23 AM

I was sure that all ES where wireless. I knew that the older mp40 wasn't wireless.

Mike31154 · 04/10/2010, 02:25 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the new MP10 driver comes in 2 versions, MP10WES and MP10ES. Not sure why they did that. I reckon for those who only have one MP10 the wireless option is not required and saves a few dollars. After all, the MP10 is primarily designed for nanosystems which generally only need one. Pretty sure the MP40ES are all wireless capable.

04/09/2010, 05:50 PM	#1
Chipie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shippagan,New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,116	vortech mp40w or mp40es? There must be a least a few users of vortechs that got the new ES version here. I'd like to know if you think that the es version is really worth the $$ more they cost the w version right now ? I'd like to get your input on this bfore i buy, Thanks __________________ Lobster fisherwoman. Current Tank Info: 90g rimless reef

04/09/2010, 06:00 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I would get the es models. Mine was a upgrade from a Gen2 mp40w. I am pleased with the changes. __________________ 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.

04/09/2010, 06:08 PM	#3
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	I have wireless ES because I wanted 2 the MP40W and the mp10W ES to all communicate to each other If you want them to communicate to each other id get wireless, if not, get the regular and get the wireless part later. I really like the new drivers though, i think theyre worth it __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

04/09/2010, 07:58 PM	#4
Chipie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shippagan,New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,116	Would a mp40w be able to communicate with the ES or do i need both to be ES? __________________ Lobster fisherwoman. Current Tank Info: 90g rimless reef

04/10/2010, 01:02 AM	#6
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,096	Even if it is wireless though, it will not communicate with any of the new modes that would be sent from an ES driver. It will only "understand" the old modes. Definitely get the wES, it's worth the difference. __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 120 Planet

04/10/2010, 01:23 AM	#7
Chipie Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shippagan,New-Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,116	I was sure that all ES where wireless. I knew that the older mp40 wasn't wireless. __________________ Lobster fisherwoman. Current Tank Info: 90g rimless reef

04/10/2010, 02:25 PM	#8
Mike31154 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,555	If I'm not mistaken, the new MP10 driver comes in 2 versions, MP10WES and MP10ES. Not sure why they did that. I reckon for those who only have one MP10 the wireless option is not required and saves a few dollars. After all, the MP10 is primarily designed for nanosystems which generally only need one. Pretty sure the MP40ES are all wireless capable. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 77g sumpless sw with rock, sand, a few critters, fishes & polyps. Lights, pumps.....