Sea Swirl return device...

[FishHead1]

I am looking to buy a 1" Sea Swirl. Does anyone have any experience with these? Are they worth the money? Cheapest place to buy?
Thanks

[ October 08, 2001: Message edited by: smcnulty ]

 

[Green Mariner]

I have a 1/2" model and I'm using it with a Sen 700 return & 2 maxi jet 1200's on a wave strip. I am very happy with this combination on a 46 bow tank, but IMHO without the powerheads on the wave strip there would not be enough current for the entire tank, also I highly recommend that you get the "Y" adapter for the outlet on the SS, that is the only way to get a full 180 degree sweep on the SS.

HTH

 

[golfish]

I use two 1" modles on my 150, I love them. use an Amp Master 3000 on a closed loop with the two SS.

 

[SPC]

I have both 1/2" and 1" models. I think they are one of the best investments I have made. The 1" model I had to retire however due to it being too loud for my B/R tank.
Steve

 

[FishHead1]

Too loud? I've spent years and hundreds of dollars to make this quieter! I have a new ampmaster. Do you think two 3/4 would make less noise than one 1"?

 

[SPC]

The level of noise is all relative, if you have fans running in your hood you probably won't hear the SS. My B/R tank uses no fans in the hood, the sump is in another closet so the only noise I here would come from the tank. I would liken the sound of the 1" to a rotisserie sound, I contacted the folks at SS and they said this was normal.
I can't say if the 2 - 3/4" would work, you might want to contact SS and ask.
Steve

 

[Merkur]

mine is utterly silent compaired to the waterfall down the overflows and wistle of the etss skimmer air intake!!

my 1" sea swirl as absolutly fantasic! in fact, if i had my drothers i'd buy two more 1/2" models to install in the corners. along with the 1" in the midle i could dith the couple of powerheads in my tank.

IMO: seaswirls are much more attractive than a bunch of powerheads and do a GREAT job of simulating natural current.