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Octoman · 11-21-2008, 04:35 PM

I went ahead and picked up a Sedra 3500 needle-wheel. After putting the sedra on, I would have to say that I would not recommend a Gen-X nw pump to anyone. The Sedra uses less wattage, makes finer foam, and is 1000x quieter! I thought nw's were just loud by nature, but I can barely hear this thing...

I'm still going to send the Gen-x in for warranty repair so I have a backup on hand.

I also had issues with rust in the back of the Gen-x, so noise, rust, and all-out failure - that's three strikes in my book.

11-21-2008, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gen X nw pump failing I went ahead and picked up a Sedra 3500 needle-wheel. After putting the sedra on, I would have to say that I would not recommend a Gen-X nw pump to anyone. The Sedra uses less wattage, makes finer foam, and is 1000x quieter! I thought nw's were just loud by nature, but I can barely hear this thing... I'm still going to send the Gen-x in for warranty repair so I have a backup on hand. I also had issues with rust in the back of the Gen-x, so noise, rust, and all-out failure - that's three strikes in my book. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction