Iwaki MD-70RLT

[Hon]

I have a brand new unit of Iwaki MD-70RLT, hand carried back from US about a yr ago. It's a special ordered original 220v version by the US LFS on my behalf. It have since sit in my store room since then.

Would like to sell it off at $550, which is slightly lesser from what I paid for. I was told this pump is sold for almost near to 1k in Singapore .. you have to find out yourself...

[terryansimon]

shit if only I didn't buy my Eheims so fast! argh!

[Crab]

almost the same price but exclude shipping

http://aquariumpros.com/Merchant2/merchant...t_Code=IWA70RLT

[Hon]

Crab,

That's why I said I'm selling slightly below my cost. If you include shipping from, its gonna be SGD$160 more. I got it hand-carried back to save the shipping cost.

[terryansimon]

imho I still think its expensive. then again, I may be wrong. =\

then again it is an Iwaki. so yeah. good luck for the sale anyway

by the way, whats the flow rate for this pump? (=

[KingFish]

Crab,

That 'mother' weighs about 6kg, and should hit 7kg easily with packaging.

You should take shipping costs and insurance into consideration, handling charge can be quite pricey as well.

Anyone whose shipped anything in from overseas will tell you that.

[Hon]

The spec is as follows:

[Achilles Tang]

Hon! You're selling the backup pump for the backup pump for the main pump??!

[Hon]

AT,

Mmm.....backup of the backup i guess...h.a.ha.h. Too many pump generating too much magnetic field at home leh, distortion to my TV signal....

[Hon]

The Pump is now reserved. Will post further details if its still available.

Thanks for the interests

[Joe_P]

Man.... 300 Watts....

[Hon]

I really "shock" at most ppl ability to read info properly even after I post a pic of the spec.... Here in SG, our electricity supply is 50hz and not 60hz, therefore look at wattage specified for 50hz... pengz ...

U need a thicker spec

[Coral_ClamS]

is the speed also the flowrate?

if so then i think EHIEM would be a better choice. also cheaper and less than 100watts! JMO

[Joe_P]

I really "shock" at most ppl ability to read info properly even after I post a pic of the spec.... Here in SG, our electricity supply is 50hz and not 60hz, therefore look at wattage specified for 50hz... pengz ...

U need a thicker spec

Oops.... my apologies...

must be the effect from my saki rays....

210 watts ain't light either.... hee

[flubberina13]

Oops.... my apologies...

must be the effect from my saki rays....

210 watts ain't light either.... hee

Hmmm....Joe...seems like I'm not the only one to *#@*# you...

[Joe_P]

is the speed also the flowrate?

if so then i think EHIEM would be a better choice. also cheaper and less than 100watts! JMO

Actually,

Very few pumps match the power of the Iwakis....

Very few...

Thats why you see many serious SPS reefers using them to run their reefs...

AT, Morgan, Hon and Robe... (all SPS nuts) are running Iwakis....

So this is most probably "the" pump for those SPS nuts and wannabes...

[SpiderOne]

is the speed also the flowrate?

if so then i think EHIEM would be a better choice. also cheaper and less than 100watts! JMO

when something is 4x the price of something else..... u tend to get different.. qualities

[Hon]

Very few pumps match the power of the Iwakis....

Very few...

Thats why you see many serious SPS reefers using them to run their reefs...

Finally got a decent answer here ...

[terryansimon]

is the speed also the flowrate?

if so then i think EHIEM would be a better choice. also cheaper and less than 100watts! JMO

Iwakis = elite pump. meant for the elite. so yeah. the cost is really justifiable.

[Joe_P]

Iwakis = elite pump. meant for the elite. so yeah. the cost is really justifiable.

I think you meant "crazy"..... elite is not a term used for "those SPS reefers"

[Achilles Tang]

is the speed also the flowrate?

if so then i think EHIEM would be a better choice. also cheaper and less than 100watts! JMO

Coral Clams,

You have to know that there are different grades of pumps out there for different applications.

True Pressure-rated pumps are a lot more expensive and solidly built than the typical aquarium pump made of plastic parts.

The Iwaki pumps are external pumps, air-cooled, made of metal and pressure-rated. Back-pressure won't faze it a bit compared to even the highest capacity aquarium pump in the market. I tried, believe me. These chemical pumps are made for industrial purposes... like in semi-conductor industries.

My beckett skimmer could not function well with the Oceanrunner pump rated for 6500l while my Iwaki MX70 rated for less capacity actually was so powerful that I can T-off both to run my beckett skimmer effciently and provide the returns into my tank.

oh... forgot to mention.. these pumps are also every expensive to run 24 x 7.

AT

[terryansimon]

I think you meant "crazy"..... elite is not a term used for "those SPS reefers"

to put it...nicely. don't want them to strike down on my little butt with the fury of hell. or something like that.

[KingFish]

Iwakis = elite pump. meant for the elite. so yeah. the cost is really justifiable.

More so, Iwakis are for hobbyists who have 'DEEP pockets ... the power consumption of these industrial pumps are bound to put a nice spike in your electrical bills.

[Hon]

Peace peace ... Iwaki are superior pump. And have superior resale value. The pump is sold liao ...kee..kee..

[nleong]

Peace peace ... Iwaki are superior pump. And have superior resale value. The pump is sold liao ...kee..kee..

Congrats!!! Now you have some extra $$ for something else