Iwaki 30RLT WMD vs. MD

[Fishnet]

Hello all,
What difference is there between the Iwaki WMD and MD (I realize one is american made and the other japanese). Reliability? noise? temp transfer? efficiency? Iam leaning towards the WMD 30rlt (for budget reasons). Am i better off with a little giant or some other pump?

Thanks

 

[drnkjunglist]

I just got the 30 WMD and its awesome, there is no fan in this model so it runs very quiet and it does not get hot at all.

 

[Len]

I've used various WMD and MD models and the MD models are a little more quiet. Iwaki's rep says the Japanese-manufacturered models are built to tighter tolerances, which could reduce noise and heat as well as improve reliability. I don't think it's a big difference, however.

30 series is the best IMO since it's the strongest pump in their line without the fan.