SEIO Super Flow Pump...Do you like 'em? [Archive]

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cato

03/31/2006, 10:23 PM

SEIO Super Flow Pump. Do you like them? Pros/Cons?

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Amphiprion

03/31/2006, 10:51 PM

I like mine.

Pros-wide,dispersed flow (but high volumes); relatively low power consumption; cheap

Cons-some models are quite large; may not restart all the time or stop altogether; large models can heat the water considerably; can draw air from the surface into the intake.

There are more on both sides, just can't remember them all right now.

xtrstangx

03/31/2006, 11:06 PM

They are very nice, for the price.

Brandon's Reef

03/31/2006, 11:09 PM

there nice but mine is very loud.

bluerage

04/01/2006, 06:15 AM

whatis loud about it ? becouse mine used to rattle now and then as well.

mikeatjac

04/01/2006, 06:21 AM

As long as you don't turn it off it is a great value.

cato

04/01/2006, 09:16 AM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7087858#post7087858 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeatjac
As long as you don't turn it off it is a great value.

What happens when you turn them off say once a day for feeding?

TitansFan

04/01/2006, 09:31 AM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7088412#post7088412 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chirocato
What happens when you turn them off say once a day for feeding?

They sometimes don't like to start backup. I have to take a toothpick and manual spin the prop to get it back started again. Also you can not run them on a wavemaker. Otherwise I love the flow from them.

Huggyjd

04/01/2006, 10:25 AM

I have 2 1100's and 2 820's in my 150. They are all 2 months old . The 1100's stick every single time i shut them off. The 820's have never stuck.

aubee91

04/01/2006, 10:37 AM

I have the M2600. Lots of flow. I can't say anything about turning it on and off as I run mine continuously. Mine is also quiet.

The only drawbacks I've seen are a couple that Amphiprion mentioned. It's big and will occasionally draw air in from the surface.

I do plan to eventually replace it with an external closed loop pump and manifold so I don't have to see it in the tank.

secrest

04/01/2006, 10:58 AM

Ive got a 620 and an 820 in my 29 and I love them, Ive never had a problem with either not starting up

cw150

04/01/2006, 11:49 AM

cant have em in your family room tank. Too loud.

iaJim

04/01/2006, 11:53 AM

Mine certainly aren't loud. I've only got 2 620's though. Great additions to my tank. I did the modification that is shown here on RC, and love the mount.

cato

04/01/2006, 11:55 AM

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7089220#post7089220 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iaJim
Mine certainly aren't loud. I've only got 2 620's though. Great additions to my tank. I did the modification that is shown here on RC, and love the mount.

What mod are you referring to?

04/01/2006, 11:56 AM

they r awesome