Looking for a quiet pump

ChuckG · #1 (**permalink**) 04-25-2008, 10:01 PM

I know - go buy an Iwaki. I will if I must but I'm wondering how folks feel about the others.

Pan World
Gen X

Anyone have an experience with these?

**Patrick™** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 12:44 AM

Depends on size and if they have the built in fan!

ChuckG · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 02:23 AM

I need something comparable to the Iwaki 55RLT

**DaveK** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 10:57 AM

I've used genx pumps and they are good, but not equal to an Iwaki. My genx is used on a closed loop. If it fails there, it's not a major problem.

If you are using the pump as a main return pump, or it's part of a critical system, go with Iwaki. The quality and availability of replacement parts make it worth it. If it's a non-critical area, the other pumps will be fine.

**DaveK** · #5 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 10:59 AM

I should also point out that pump mounting is critical when you desire to keep noise down. Usinf a thick soft mousepad under a pump can do wonders.

primereefaquatics · #6 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 04:25 PM

Reeflo pumps are the best and best warranty. I know best is relative but they are not magnetic drive but motor drive and made in the US. They are super quiet! The snapper will be plenty power.

ChuckG · #7 (**permalink**) 04-26-2008, 10:40 PM

I need the pump to drive an ETSS 800 skimmer. Another Reeflo would be overkill.

GenX seems to be the cheapest so maybe I'll go for a Pan World. The Pans are supposed to be made from someone that jumped ship from Iwaki. The Pans are supposed to made to the same specs as Iwaki. "supposedly"

ChuckG · #8 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 11:03 PM

If Pan World pumps are made by some guy that defected from Iwaki and the pumps are made to the same specs as well as come with a cord as well as run quieter than Iwaki's (supposedly), then why does everyone still go with Iwaki?

I think I'm going to buy a Pan World for the skimmer.

CheyDogFlies · #9 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 02:24 AM

Chuck,

To not answer your question...
I have an Iwaki MD40RT, and I don't think it's really all that quiet. Yes, it's 7 years old or so, but has been used for only about 3 yrs.

I am going to try the mousepad remount, as suggested by someone in this thread...