Quiet one pumps

[Dixon81]

Does anyone have any experoence with this brand of pumps? Im trying to decide what pump to buy?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4585+9849&pcatid=9849

 

[Nocturnal]

I had the 6000 model. Had it running a closed loop and then my skimmer. Worked great. It was silent but if used in a sump put off a little bit of heat. Good for me because I don't use a heater. Ran it for about 3 years with no problems.

 

[Dixon81]

It will be used in a basement so a little heat wont hurt ill just turn down my heaters a little. I was just curious because they seem alot cheaper than others. Also i noticed marine depot charging 20 bucks more than dr fosters and smith for the same pump

 

[mahk]

They do not always self prime, so getting them to restart after shutting down is some times a pita. I use the top of my turkey baster to get it running. Not the quietest of pump, I would prefer Ehiem or even an Ocean Runner. I will be replacing mine in the future. Mine, the 3000, is an ok pump, but I really believe it is all what you pay for.

 

[madcow]

junk froze up constantly. For submersible ocean runner or eheim like mahk said.

 

[Dixon81]

Well i spent the extra money and went with the Eheim 1260 pump. You were right you get what you pay for.