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| nYo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: middle village queens
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on my new genx pcx 70 it says that power consumption is 300 watts but output is 180. what are they and whih is th e one i should look at>
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| Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: greenpoint brooklyn
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that dosent make any sense, any motor name plate should say the voltage,in volts, the load in ampers or wattage,the ampage or watts are giveing under full load,when a motor runs underload it use less amps or watts,does this make sense to you matt frank |
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn
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i did some research for you, it's 180 watts per pole, there are two poles in your pump causing it to double, which is 180watts x 2 is around 360, their claim is for the pump to use 3.2 amps which means 110 x 3.2 = around 352 watts.
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| www.saltwatercritters.com Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ossining, NY
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Matt, Sorry I didn't return your call - I wouldn't have known the answer anyway - I guess the saga continues - man, I hope you get through this. House
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| paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC
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so much for finding a lower wattage pump. that not cool, Matt was trying to replace a 290 watt coralife pump, now he's a got a pump the uses even more energy than the old one ![]() |
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| nYo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: middle village queens
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damn that really blows!! thats not what they advertise i didnt set it up because i wasnt sure although i did open the box. i will call dr. fosters and ask for a return. talk about false advertising!! I just got a bigger wattage pump then my 290. hey fry if you got anymore fans i will take one. so where to get a good quality pump is the question i guess tunze is looking better
__________________ 120 oceanic starfire glass 4x2 canopy and cabinets added eco system 3616a sump w/ filter sock reef octopus dnw-250 deltec fr616 fluidized reactor vortec red dragon 4.5 pump return arctica 1/4 chiller aquaclear 25watt uv. GFCI electrical circut breaker for system nYo the best damn clan in COD4Jaba Fett , broncsyanks, PHILY!!! PROPS, deanos < salute >4 of the best players in COD4! |
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| nYo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: middle village queens
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ok i called dr fosters and smith and they told me that it was 180 but then after explaining to them what was written on the tag on the pump itself they told me that they would return it except i would have to pay for shipping and handeling YEAH RIGHT!!! I told them i wouldnt have wasted my time with the order if this was known and they credited me back the money totally. so anyone know wher ei cna get a tunze water return pump??
__________________ 120 oceanic starfire glass 4x2 canopy and cabinets added eco system 3616a sump w/ filter sock reef octopus dnw-250 deltec fr616 fluidized reactor vortec red dragon 4.5 pump return arctica 1/4 chiller aquaclear 25watt uv. GFCI electrical circut breaker for system nYo the best damn clan in COD4Jaba Fett , broncsyanks, PHILY!!! PROPS, deanos < salute >4 of the best players in COD4! |
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| Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weehawken, NJ
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You want low wattage? Go for a German pump. Tunze makes good ones for a good price. If money aint an issue go for the Red Dragons or ATK Black Devil. Sure the price of these things are higher but they pay for themselves in a short time. Not to mention you get bragging rights!! :icon16: |
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| Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn
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so matt you bascially got a free pump eh?
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