thanks for the info enjoy.. looks like when i unlazy myself i will give them a call and get the info on the pricing and then put it on the sticky..
thanks for the info enjoy.. looks like when i unlazy myself i will give them a call and get the info on the pricing and then put it on the sticky..
That'd be excellent, because that would mean less work for me.Try to do that asap, I'm dying to know how much the RD 20 is.
ill get prices on both then.... they both seem like xtreme options for us. too bad i dont have a menawell psu and alot of extra cash... but i like my wmd20... ill use it till it dies.. which will be after i get married prolly.. lol..
What do you think is a better option, because I can do both.
The Iwaki MD20RZT or 2 Aquaxtreme 50z's?
Single RZT. Much more reliable, Iwaki's are tanks.Originally Posted by EnJoY
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What about performance and noise? Also better with the iwaki?
I've never used the 50z, but the Iwaki's are fairly quiet. Performance should be almost identical.
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Cool. Do two 50z's or single 50z's typically have short lifespans for some reason?
nah, they are just not constructed as well as the iwakis.. iwakis are made to extreme specs for industrial and ultra long life situations for aquairums.
I kind of feel silly buying an iwaki after selling my blueline at a loss only 3 months ago. :/
Do you just leave your iwaki plugged into your powerstrip or whatever 24/7, or do you use a relay switch to the psu?
its on powerstrip, but so is the comp.. i turn off the powestrip when i turn off comp.. i put it under my desk so i just hit the switch with my foot.. I had a relay from criticool but it fried my entire computer so i wont use them anymore.
so the pump turns off and on with the system.. i turn on the power strip and the mobo turns on and boots up.. kinda wierd that the a64's do that..
and hey man iwakis rock. it will be easier to setup than the 50z's too. the 50zs are great but its a pain to have 2 pumps.. just ask nicksub with his 3 d4's.well now he is rd30ing it but he used to have 3 d4's in series.
Where would you suggest placing it in my stacker? Can I spray paint it black safely?
I dont see why not, but you will add to heat insulation that way. I think the puke green is actually cool looking, but that is just me. The MD Iwakis get VERY hot to the touch but are supposed to.
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And I would worry about warranty issues with it painted if ever needed.
Alright, well I wanna order right now but Im gonna wait to hear from Maxxxracer about the availability of the RD 20 pump from the links I sent him.
Formerly XIP, now just P.
lol too lazy to call you lazy bastard...
I actually am at college with a broken cell phone and no room phone. So hence I'll be waiting for your reply tomorrow if I can't get the chance to borrow a phone from someone else.
oh ic.. never mind about the lazy comment... it still stands if you got drunk and sat on it or something...
First link, Ryan Herco is:
RD-5: $192
RD-20: $ 250
RD-30: $ 275
oberread.com
RD-5: $150
RD-5H $195
RD-20: $250
RD-30: $275
Not cheap. ebay, there is no substitute.
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well nvm then.. guess i dont need to call...
I justmyself when i saw those prices.... ebay seems like the way to go on this.. like 1/3 the price.
About what I expected. Would guess the PanWorld pump I was lookin at is in the same range also.
Man niksub1, you got really damn lucky finding RD-30s for $100 each.
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I guess I'll be going with a WMD20 RZT...the MD is just too much money for me right now, so the WMD will have to do. The american version doesn't run appreciably warmer or louder does it?
Yes it does acutally. The Japanese motor is far superior. The WMD is still a good pump, but if you are going to take that leap, why not save up an extra $40 - $50 and get the good one? My .02
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