Any reviews on Maxi-Jet Utility Pump?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Sacul1573, Mar 28, 2011.

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  1. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    The new ones, I'm looking at the NJ 5500, which pumps 1385 gph at 0' head. I'm primarily interested in noise/vibration level, and what it's output is at around 4-5' of head. I currently have a rio hyperflow 32 that's noisy and vibrates alot. Looking to go quieter on a budget.

    Anybody out there using these newer versions of the maxi-jet pumps?
     
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  2. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    Buddy of mine runs one, and its virtually silent. The vortech he runs is noticeably louder if that gives you any comparison.
     
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  3. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    They demagnetize real easy IME and they are more than a Koralia Evo, which will give you better flow silently if the cord does not touch the tank.
     
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    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    I may be totally off mark, but I thought he was planning on using one of these for a return line?
     
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  5. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Yeah, I'm talking the utility pumps as a return from my sump, not a circulation pump... I have Koralia's for that.;D
     
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  6. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I have a pair of them (3000 & 5500). I will never buy another brand of in-sump return pump. Are there better out there?, sure, but you will pay out the A** for it. This is a dead quiet pump that has never once failed me, and has the best warranty out there IMO.

    MJ 5500
    1385 GPH 0' Head
    900 GPH 4-5' Head
     
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  7. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    I was on a budget so I went with the 1100. I liked it first because of the compact size and the fair price. Its rated at 294gph 0' head, but I wanted more return rate, ended up getting a used MagDrive3 which is HUGE compare to the Maxijet pump. It comes with 3 suction cups on the bottom, which I think it reduces the noise/vibration.
     
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