Icecap Vortech Info/Pics

[herman]

Since there was some interest in this on the Tunze thread:

This pump is what caused the biggest commotion at MACNA. This is the VorTech. The propellar assembly fits inside the tank, and the motor fits on the outside. It uses low voltage, and has a thermal switch inside to prevent damage. It moves over 3000 gph

The black part is the power supply for the pump. The white metal housing holds the controller.

Here it is attached to the side of the tank. The yellow balls near the base were added to show the flow through the tank. These are some that were sucked against the intake grate.

 

[herman]

Here is a VIDEO

 

[joe]

coll nice info,
better go BB with that suker in the tank

 

[cali_reef]

Any technical details on this?

 

[herman]

As of now they are still in beta testing. The only thing they have said so far is that it moves up to 3000gph and it comes with a controller. They also say thatunlike the Tunze which creates a stream, the vortch produces a more wavelike pattern. I cant wait for Feb 06. This is the only reason why I have not gotten the tunze yet.
Here is more info http://www.ecotechmarine.com/products/vortech.htm

 

[Doc]

do them have a smaller one? one with less output?

 

[inkblue]

...man, i gotta get thiS :cool3:

 

[herman]

do them have a smaller one? one with less output?

Its controllable from 100gph to 3000gph

 

[inkblue]

i don'T care if thiS thing cost $500, am in-Line... aM also in linE for a G5 PowerBook :tired: :sigh1:

 

[DevIouS]

COOL!:knockedou

 

[inkblue]

Phil... can you organiZe a Group Buy ? :lol: :thanks:

 

[House of Laughter]

They may be coming to present at the next frag swap

FYI - I didn't tell you that



House

 

[DevIouS]

Phil... can you organiZe a Group Buy ? :lol: :thanks:

LOL!

I want one!
Let's start the list!:tired:

:joke:

 

[John]

Forget group buy. We should had tried a group beta test when they were available to be tested.

 

[inkblue]

one for me Phil :cool3:

 

[alrha]

this should answer all your questions:

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=672444

 

[herman]

Thank you Alnbert!!! :tongue1:

 

[inkblue]

...buT with tHat kind of wave-maKing capaBility, itS scary, might overFlow or water splashing out oF the tanK, lotS of salt creep :sleepy: :sigh1:

 

[FastUno]

Price Tag?

 

[House of Laughter]

cheaper than tunze's I tell ya

House