Vortechs and Acrylic tanks ??

[dobejazz]

Anyone using the Vortech pumps on an acrylic tank?
http://www.aquacave.com/mp-40w-vorte...rine-1120.html

I don't see where it says not to but then I don't see it saying safe for acrylic either

[YLChik]

got ya thinking about flow again huh

[Hop]

Kelli, although they did cause a problem on a few tanks, there are many people running them with no issues on acrylic. I think to some degree there is a risk, but looking at the product as a whole not a large one. I bit the bullet last night and finally ordered a set for my tank, although glass, I'm confident despite a few other issues they are having. Also plan on spending about $20-30 every 12-24 months for a few nickel and dime parts that seem to need replacing.

[dobejazz]

Originally Posted by Hop

Kelli, although they did cause a problem on a few tanks, there are many people running them with no issues on acrylic. I think to some degree there is a risk, but looking at the product as a whole not a large one. I bit the bullet last night and finally ordered a set for my tank, although glass, I'm confident despite a few other issues they are having. Also plan on spending about $20-30 every 12-24 months for a few nickel and dime parts that seem to need replacing.

Good to know Hop - I'm a bit leary since I don't have a back up tank and stand

[Hop]

Originally Posted by dobejazz

Good to know Hop - I'm a bit leary since I don't have a back up tank and stand

I read a few hundred posts in the vendor forum on RC last night before dropping the cash. Not one mention of additional acrylic issues and the one that I know of was one of the first production pumps. There seem to be a few issues with the power supply and drivers, but it looks like it is less than 1% of the units sold. As with most things, you hear more from the upset buyer than the satisfied one So I felt confident and threw my cash down. PLus I hate freaking out everytime the power goes out

[YLChik]

lol @ back up tank and stand...

[dobejazz]

I don't think I can use them it said you need 3" of clearance on the outside and I don't have it

[dobejazz]

I double checked I have 5" clearance from the wall on one side and 2" on the other

[YLChik]

can ya wiggle another inch on the other side?

[Fly Guy]

they are not safe on acrylic. some peoplemay not have issues, but i know of more than one super nice set up that paid the price for trying. here are some pics

http://home.wavecable.com/~jrowe/index.htm

[Wiskey]

Originally Posted by Fly Guy

they are not safe on acrylic. some peoplemay not have issues, but i know of more than one super nice set up that paid the price for trying. here are some pics

http://home.wavecable.com/~jrowe/index.htm

Ouch! Is that because of the heat of the motor? Or does something else effect the acrilic?

I was thinking about these when I got my Tunze's,.. but after feeling how hot those outside motors get I got worried about the glass.

Whiskey

[coraln'fish]

I've seen that happen a couple times on some threads, for some reason I'm thining Whiskey might have had this happen to him. I think if you monitor it it should be fine but there is a definate risk.

[Wiskey]

Originally Posted by coraln'fish

I've seen that happen a couple times on some threads, for some reason I'm thining Whiskey might have had this happen to him. I think if you monitor it it should be fine but there is a definate risk.

Nope,.. I haven't had this perticular problem,.. but I've had plenty of others

Whiskey

[Fly Guy]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

Ouch! Is that because of the heat of the motor? Or does something else effect the acrilic?

I was thinking about these when I got my Tunze's,.. but after feeling how hot those outside motors get I got worried about the glass.

Whiskey

heat

[Hop]

But it was one pump... Been discussing it with him for over a year and it is always the same pump, in the same location. They have sent replacements and it has the same issue. That is the one case I have heard of involving crazing though...