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09-26-2003, 12:27 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 13
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Self-rotating powerheads...do they work?
Has anyone used a self-rotating powerhead to break up linear flow, such as the Zoo-Med (Eden) PowerSweep Self-Rotating Power Heads?
Do they work?
Are they durable?
Which brands are best?
Thanks in advance.
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09-26-2003, 12:28 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Tampa, FL
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Common feedback that I've seen has been that the powersweeps don't keep rotating for more than a few weeks...
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09-26-2003, 12:42 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Henderson, KY
Posts: 91
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I've got a powersweep 210 that has been running for a couple of months now. No problems so far. Provides a nice alternating flow. Don't know about long term durability yet.
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09-26-2003, 01:04 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 117
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I've had a couple of the Zoo-med's for a few years now. They stopped rotating after a few weeks, but still function now as normal powerheads. I think the trick might be to clean them in and out VERY often to keep any buildup from blocking the rotation.
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09-26-2003, 01:28 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: West Winfield N.Y.
Posts: 35
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My rotating ph worked for about 5 months ,and completely died at about 8 .I can not remember the brand.I think they are a good idea if they last.
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09-26-2003, 03:53 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Mukwonago Wi
Posts: 75
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My zoo med will rotate for only a couple of weeks.I always have to clean it to make sure it works.The pump itself has been working fine.
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09-26-2003, 04:52 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: chicago
Posts: 83
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save your money just my .02
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150 gallon - 260watts power compacts
soft coral tank running since january of 2000
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09-26-2003, 08:51 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
Posts: 7,889
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Mine worked for about 24 hours. Don't waste your money.
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09-27-2003, 02:31 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Cartersville, GA
Posts: 80
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Great, now you tell me!!!
Sure wish I had seen a thread like this a few months ago. I bought a sweeping PH. It's about 60 days into life in my reef. Looks like at best it has another 2 -3 months. Is it just the rotation that quits or are they all just DOA after a couple of months.
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09-27-2003, 02:42 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 585
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We tried them...save your money!!
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09-27-2003, 02:48 PM
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Good boy
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
Posts: 7,889
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Re: Great, now you tell me!!!
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Originally posted by sfletch3
Sure wish I had seen a thread like this a few months ago. I bought a sweeping PH. It's about 60 days into life in my reef. Looks like at best it has another 2 -3 months. Is it just the rotation that quits or are they all just DOA after a couple of months.
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Just the rotation quits and you're left with a weak powerhead. FWIW a few Maxi-Jets on a Wavemaster Pro is a good setup.
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09-27-2003, 07:36 PM
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Jedi Master
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Orlando, FL
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Re: Re: Great, now you tell me!!!
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Originally posted by Rick O
Just the rotation quits and you're left with a weak powerhead. FWIW a few Maxi-Jets on a Wavemaster Pro is a good setup.
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I agree. I have a few powersweeps and they have never worked well. I use a Wave master pro with Maxijets and get better results than I would with rotating powerheads.
Andrew
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