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power heads
Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:56 pm
by wesb219
What are power heads im assuming they are pumps what are some brands that affordable yet reliable
Re: power heads
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:10 am
by bertie 83
Yes they are just flow pumps essentially. Some can be used with control panels to adjust power/ times they are on and off to create waves/ tidal effect. Sunsun makes some that seem ok, the hydor ones are more money but seem better ime
Re: power heads
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 8:11 am
by RTR
+1 to bertie's comments above. Most water pumps can be divided into "flow" pumps and "lift" or "head" pumps. IME, when you want computer or timer-controlled pumps, you are better off with higher quality pumps.
Re: power heads
Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 10:55 pm
by defool89
RTR wrote:+1 to bertie's comments above. Most water pumps can be divided into "flow" pumps and "lift" or "head" pumps. IME, when you want computer or timer-controlled pumps, you are better off with higher quality pumps.
+1 and to Bertie... I use 2 hydor pumps with the smartwave controller... its pricey retail. I got it on craiglist, for the whole giddy I only paid 75$.. I think its over 200$ new. Good luck, circulation is very important and helpful in keeping dead spots from accumulating things like feces and dead matter in corners that are easy to miss with your eyes when cleaning.
Re: power heads
Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:47 pm
by bertie 83
It's just over £100 here for twin hydor and smart wave so not too bad really.