Reef Discussion

[chimaera]

no need for adaptor. the tunzes just take those 3 prong pc cords so you can swap that cord for the aus one :)
but imports means no warranty. well warranty that is to hard to deal with

Ah, cool. Someone should start a list of devices that use the PC cord power supply setup. I only found out by chance that the kessil lights are like that and so could purchase them from the US without issue.

 

[MTG]

Ah, cool. Someone should start a list of devices that use the PC cord power supply setup. I only found out by chance that the kessil lights are like that and so could purchase them from the US without issue.

majority of products can.
same with vortech pumps

 

[aussieant32]

you are right mate, didn't think of that. Will probably go local. 1k is not really that much anyway, by the time I am ready to get the tank I will have it saved easy.

 

[MTG]

i would go local just for the warranty :worship

 

[aussieant32]

can I ask for an unbiased comparrison, or a link to one, about the tunze compared to vortech? Like the actual mechanicals of it as opposed to looks etc?

 

[MTG]

the problem is all posts that have been made regarding the two products have been biased in some way.

 

[MTG]

this one is from tunze http://reefbuilders.com/2011/08/08/tunze-video-response/

 

[MTG]

cant remember what the vortech one was called when they ripped on tunze

 

[aussieant32]

yer I thought that might be the case, it seems to be with everything, everyone rates what they have better than what someone else does. Thanks anyway. Think Tunze still have it though, I just like their gear

 

[aussieant32]

Just had a look at sewatec, are they european? Would that mean warrenty issues?

 

[MTG]

i like both, i have owned both and i would buy both again. i was left preaty hurt with my last mp40... although i took the risk again and went with an mp10 on this build and its been excellent. my tunzes were also excellent not a drama at all

 

[MTG]

Just had a look at sewatec, are they european? Would that mean warrenty issues?

it means if you have a problem you have to send it back over seas what costs alot of $$$

 

[chimaera]

Good read for you: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/7/aafeature

[Broken External Image]:http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/7/aafeature_album/figure_14_pump_flowrate.jpg/image_full

 

[MTG]

Good read for you: http://reefbuilders.com/2011/07/13/...s-big-differences-flow-ratings-actual-output/

thats what i was looking for thanks :D

 

[MTG]

that article was written by vortech, alot called their methods incorrect , what is also why tunze did their own video actually demonstrating the flow

 

[chimaera]

I updated the link actually to the original Advanced Aquarist article. It wasn't written by Vortech, they just provided the tank and equipment - it was an AA study. I acknowledge there are some flaws to it perhaps, but still a useful reference.

My take on mp10 vs Tunze 6055 - if you want sexy, go mp10. If you want something that will last 10 years, go Tunze.

 

[MTG]

I updated the link actually to the original Advanced Aquarist article. It wasn't written by Vortech, they just provided the tank and equipment - it was an AA study. I acknowledge there are some flaws to it perhaps, but still a useful reference.

My take on mp10 vs Tunze 6055 - if you want sexy, go mp10. If you want something that will last 10 years, go Tunze.

all the basic info in one simple sentence :P

 

[chimaera]

Needless to say, for my new tank, I went sexy! =0)

 

[aussieant32]

well sexy mean nothing to me over reliability and quality, may have swayed me there :P

 

[Joshwaaaa]

The dani reef reviews are good, I can't seem to access the page at the moment, my net is running like crap so I'll just link to the copy in Nicd's tank journal

MP40: http://www.thereefuge.com.au/board/threads/nicds-elos-system-120-build.1966/page-8#post-27251

tunze 6105: http://www.thereefuge.com.au/board/threads/nicds-elos-system-120-build.1966/page-8#post-27248