Update MP40w (non ES) to Quietdrive?

TulsaReefer · 02/16/2015, 12:03 PM

I have a pair of MP40w that I never upgraded to the ES drivers that have been happily humming away for over 5 years now. Can these be upgraded to the new Quietdrive drivers?

Based on what I've seen on the upgrade instructions my guess would be I'm missing the wireless module that is in the ES driver, so would I just need to buy one of those for each Quietdrive driver?

Thanks!

EcoTech Marine · 02/16/2015, 02:52 PM

Lee-

Yes. You will need to purchase the RF module too though.

calistyle · 02/19/2015, 08:29 AM

and what about the power supply? Old units are 24v while new are 32v

EcoTech Marine · 02/19/2015, 10:20 AM

The QD driver will work on 24v and will run your old dry side and wet side at the same flow as they currently produce. Only a driver/RF module will need to be purchased.

biecacka · 02/19/2015, 01:40 PM

Instead of starting a new thread, (sorry to hijack your thread). I have a pair of 40wes models. What upgrade kit should I buy to achieve more silence (although mine don't bother me). Then what kit to increase the flow?
Thank you

Corey

eviltwin52s · 02/19/2015, 09:32 PM

Subscribing to the thread because I have an MP40WES that I plan on upgrading. In addition to buying a second MP40WES QD for the other side.

Alex Y EcoTech · 02/20/2015, 07:11 AM

For more information on which upgrade to buy, please see the following link: http://store.ecotechmarine.com/store.../pump-upgrades

biecacka · 02/22/2015, 03:08 PM

I'm not sure which ones I need....or what I need for that matter.

Corey

Alex Y EcoTech · 02/23/2015, 06:46 AM

Corey,

You will need to purchase the MP40wES to MP40wQD upgrade kit. Part number MP052 for a price of $75 per upgrade.

aquapod24 · 02/23/2015, 04:32 PM

The question I have is will the upgrade for MP40WES provide more flow? If seen the answer saying "on some". Can we specify? How do we know? Does the wetside have different components inside?

biecacka · 02/23/2015, 06:25 PM

No need for the dry side upgrade?

Corey

Alex Y EcoTech · 02/24/2015, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquapod24

The question I have is will the upgrade for MP40WES provide more flow? If seen the answer saying "on some". Can we specify? How do we know? Does the wetside have different components inside?

Purchasing a MP40wQD upgrade kit will not increase the flow of your pump only reduce noise by up to 90%. You will need to purchase a whole new MP40wQD to receive the increased flow.

Alex Y EcoTech · 02/24/2015, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biecacka

No need for the dry side upgrade?

Corey

Corey,

That is correct, the controller utilizes new technology in both hardware and software to allow motor noise reductions by up to 90%.

nashorn · 03/08/2015, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TulsaReefer

I have a pair of MP40w that I never upgraded to the ES drivers that have been happily humming away for over 5 years now. Can these be upgraded to the new Quietdrive drivers?

Based on what I've seen on the upgrade instructions my guess would be I'm missing the wireless module that is in the ES driver, so would I just need to buy one of those for each Quietdrive driver?

Thanks!

Unsure which upgrade I would need too? I have almost the same situation
Is it just the $75 ? I don't need the power increase but would like to try the gyre mode with new drivers.

Alex Y EcoTech · 03/09/2015, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nashorn

Unsure which upgrade I would need too? I have almost the same situation
Is it just the $75 ? I don't need the power increase but would like to try the gyre mode with new drivers.

You will need to MP40w to MP40wQD upgrade, part number: MP052_RFMODULE. Please see the following link for more information. http://store.ecotechmarine.com/store.../pump-upgrades

beuchat · 11/29/2015, 06:48 AM

Hi, I am running two mp40 (non ES) and not worried avoid more flow or noise. I am going to buy two radions x30w g3 pro and thereeflink. Do I need to upgrade in orther to control the pumps with ecosmart? In case I need, would be enough to upgrade only the RF module?. Thanks

Reel North · 12/06/2015, 10:18 AM

I did the upgrade from the Wes to the QD driver. It does drop the noise. But to be honest - I bought 2 new mp40QD and will likely sell my old mp40s with the upgraded driver and just buy 2 new ones. The extra flow is so worth it.

beuchat · 12/06/2015, 10:41 AM

I am going to do the same. Thanks

GatorAlum05 · 12/18/2015, 12:11 PM

how much flow are we talking about? I just upgraded my mp40wes to qd and now the loudest thing in my tank is my skimmer pump. hahaha.

I will say the dry side isn't running hot as it used to.

shingo43 · 12/18/2015, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Y EcoTech

Purchasing a MP40wQD upgrade kit will not increase the flow of your pump only reduce noise by up to 90%. You will need to purchase a whole new MP40wQD to receive the increased flow.

Can anyone please confirm if 90% noise reduction is even possible by just controller upgrade or I am being too dreamy?

Alex Y EcoTech · 12/23/2015, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shingo43

Can anyone please confirm if 90% noise reduction is even possible by just controller upgrade or I am being too dreamy?

Shingo,

Like I mentioned in the post you quoted, purchasing a new QD controller will reduce motor noise by up to 90%.

pipster79 · 05/01/2018, 02:33 PM

hi, if you only have one 1st gen mp40w and dont need the wireless can you just get the driver and not the rf unit?

Sisterlimonpot · 05/06/2018, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pipster79

hi, if you only have one 1st gen mp40w and dont need the wireless can you just get the driver and not the rf unit?

Unfortunately, it's not possible to upgrade without having wireless capabilities. Even though you may not use it, you'll have to get the $120 upgrade.

02/16/2015, 12:03 PM	#1
TulsaReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,252	Update MP40w (non ES) to Quietdrive? I have a pair of MP40w that I never upgraded to the ES drivers that have been happily humming away for over 5 years now. Can these be upgraded to the new Quietdrive drivers? Based on what I've seen on the upgrade instructions my guess would be I'm missing the wireless module that is in the ES driver, so would I just need to buy one of those for each Quietdrive driver? Thanks! __________________ Lee Current Tank Info: 220G mixed tank, LPS, zoas, and softies. New 200 in-wall at my new house.

02/16/2015, 02:52 PM	#2
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	Lee- Yes. You will need to purchase the RF module too though. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

02/19/2015, 08:29 AM	#3
calistyle Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,982	and what about the power supply? Old units are 24v while new are 32v __________________ 75G Crystal D \| Giesemann Aurora Hybrid \| Apex G \| Nero 5s \| Tunze ATO \| BM Doser

02/19/2015, 10:20 AM	#4
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	The QD driver will work on 24v and will run your old dry side and wet side at the same flow as they currently produce. Only a driver/RF module will need to be purchased. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

02/20/2015, 07:11 AM	#7
Alex Y EcoTech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,956	For more information on which upgrade to buy, please see the following link: http://store.ecotechmarine.com/store.../pump-upgrades __________________ Alex Y. Customer Service Representative at EcoTech Marine Call: 1-800-785-0338 Ext. 2 or E-mail: Service@EcoTechMarine.com

02/19/2015, 01:40 PM	#5
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Instead of starting a new thread, (sorry to hijack your thread). I have a pair of 40wes models. What upgrade kit should I buy to achieve more silence (although mine don't bother me). Then what kit to increase the flow? Thank you Corey

02/19/2015, 09:32 PM	#6
eviltwin52s Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 10	Subscribing to the thread because I have an MP40WES that I plan on upgrading. In addition to buying a second MP40WES QD for the other side.

02/22/2015, 03:08 PM	#8
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I'm not sure which ones I need....or what I need for that matter. Corey

02/23/2015, 06:46 AM	#9
Alex Y EcoTech Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,956	Corey, You will need to purchase the MP40wES to MP40wQD upgrade kit. Part number MP052 for a price of $75 per upgrade. __________________ Alex Y. Customer Service Representative at EcoTech Marine Call: 1-800-785-0338 Ext. 2 or E-mail: Service@EcoTechMarine.com

02/23/2015, 04:32 PM	#10
aquapod24 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 228	The question I have is will the upgrade for MP40WES provide more flow? If seen the answer saying "on some". Can we specify? How do we know? Does the wetside have different components inside?

02/23/2015, 06:25 PM	#11
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	No need for the dry side upgrade? Corey

11/29/2015, 06:48 AM	#16
beuchat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 242	Hi, I am running two mp40 (non ES) and not worried avoid more flow or noise. I am going to buy two radions x30w g3 pro and thereeflink. Do I need to upgrade in orther to control the pumps with ecosmart? In case I need, would be enough to upgrade only the RF module?. Thanks __________________ www.ripplemarks.com Current Tank Info: 150 gal

12/06/2015, 10:18 AM	#17
Reel North New King of Quarantine Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hammertown, Canada eh Posts: 1,175	I did the upgrade from the Wes to the QD driver. It does drop the noise. But to be honest - I bought 2 new mp40QD and will likely sell my old mp40s with the upgraded driver and just buy 2 new ones. The extra flow is so worth it. __________________ It takes a very rich man to buy cheap things Current Tank Info: frag tank. Lame

12/06/2015, 10:41 AM	#18
beuchat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 242	I am going to do the same. Thanks __________________ www.ripplemarks.com Current Tank Info: 150 gal

12/18/2015, 12:11 PM	#19
GatorAlum05 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: FL Posts: 406	how much flow are we talking about? I just upgraded my mp40wes to qd and now the loudest thing in my tank is my skimmer pump. hahaha. I will say the dry side isn't running hot as it used to.

05/01/2018, 02:33 PM	#22
pipster79 Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1	hi, if you only have one 1st gen mp40w and dont need the wireless can you just get the driver and not the rf unit?