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ramseynb · 02/15/2018, 03:21 AM

Agreed. The Jaebo and other Chinese DC pumps are garbage. Every one I’ve had failed within 6 months. And good luck trying to get service or a replacement. I haven’t owned a Tunze return pump, but I have a Tunze osmlator that I got used probably 8 years ago. It still works like a champ and I think I replaced the ($20) pump once because the old one got loud.

Similar story with Ecotech Vortech pumps. I have several MP10’s (and MP40’s in the past). They’re 7-8 years old and still work perfectly.

So yeah, I’d skip the Chinese crap unless you like replacing stuff constantly or don’t expect to use your gear very long.

02/15/2018, 03:21 AM	#44
ramseynb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 630	Agreed. The Jaebo and other Chinese DC pumps are garbage. Every one I’ve had failed within 6 months. And good luck trying to get service or a replacement. I haven’t owned a Tunze return pump, but I have a Tunze osmlator that I got used probably 8 years ago. It still works like a champ and I think I replaced the ($20) pump once because the old one got loud. Similar story with Ecotech Vortech pumps. I have several MP10’s (and MP40’s in the past). They’re 7-8 years old and still work perfectly. So yeah, I’d skip the Chinese crap unless you like replacing stuff constantly or don’t expect to use your gear very long. __________________ How do you make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles!