Mag Pump Temp and Noise

Jake · 03-04-2008, 09:40 PM

I have read the Mag pump reviews and they all say these pumps are quiet and don't add alot of heat. I have a Mag 7 that is about 5 yrs old with a fairly new empellor and it is pretty noisy. I have cleaned the pump and empellor just about a month ago. My tank temp this last week has recently crept up to 83-84 degrees.

What is your experience with these pumps? Do I need to replace with a complete new one? Clean again? Is there a better alternative pump that is quiet and does not add alot of heat to the water?

lcstorc · 03-04-2008, 09:53 PM

Do you run them internally or externally? If internally then yes they can create heat issues. It shouldn't be a sudden one though. I just run them externally to avoid the heat issue. Of course now I get seal issues so pick your poison.

mps9506 · 03-04-2008, 09:54 PM

I find the mag pumps on the noisey side, but they seem quiet enough for most folks.
I did replace a Mag 12 in one of my tanks a few years back with a Quiet One and my tank temps stabalized as well as noise...

AQTCJAK · 03-04-2008, 09:55 PM

sounds like the pump is getting ready to go out

Jake · 03-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks for the responses. My pump is submersed in my sump.
I came home ready to tackle the heat problem today and surprise, she is running fine, my usual 80 degrees on the button...... hummm... So being all motivated I figured I should do something anyway so I cleaned my dual fans in my canapy. Boy that made a difference in air flow. I did not mess with the Mag pump since if it aint broke, I shouldn't fix/break it. I am thinking two factors added to my sudden tank temp increase. I think the Mag pump must have sucked in something from the sump cause it was much more noisy and maybe it finally cleared out. Also, the outside temps have climbed here in the last week to 80ish outside so it is likely I did not have my AC on cool enough and the house may have warmed up while I was at work. Guess I will keep an eye on it for the next couple days to be sure.

03-04-2008, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-04-2008, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mag Pump Temp and Noise Do you run them internally or externally? If internally then yes they can create heat issues. It shouldn't be a sudden one though. I just run them externally to avoid the heat issue. Of course now I get seal issues so pick your poison. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Mag Pump Temp and Noise I find the mag pumps on the noisey side, but they seem quiet enough for most folks. I did replace a Mag 12 in one of my tanks a few years back with a Quiet One and my tank temps stabalized as well as noise... __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,111 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mag Pump Temp and Noise sounds like the pump is getting ready to go out __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

03-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jake Serpent Star Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 230 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Mag Pump Temp and Noise Thanks for the responses. My pump is submersed in my sump. I came home ready to tackle the heat problem today and surprise, she is running fine, my usual 80 degrees on the button...... hummm... So being all motivated I figured I should do something anyway so I cleaned my dual fans in my canapy. Boy that made a difference in air flow. I did not mess with the Mag pump since if it aint broke, I shouldn't fix/break it. I am thinking two factors added to my sudden tank temp increase. I think the Mag pump must have sucked in something from the sump cause it was much more noisy and maybe it finally cleared out. Also, the outside temps have climbed here in the last week to 80ish outside so it is likely I did not have my AC on cool enough and the house may have warmed up while I was at work. Guess I will keep an eye on it for the next couple days to be sure.

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