WMAS Discussion Forum : vortech mp? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:53:00 +0000 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:18:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=43212 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[vortech mp? : I can understand where Kody is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378501&title=vortech-mp#378501 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 43212
Posted: October 05 2010 at 9:18am

I can understand where Kody is coming from. I've set my MP10 on my 50 cube to pulse (although I am quite impressed with even a 1/2" wave)and you do notice the noise more from the drive as it's pulsing. Especially compared to lagoon or reef crest mode where it only ramps up occasionaly to the max setting you have. My tank is in the basement so the only time I hear mine is when I'm down watching TV and even then I just turn up the volume. ]]> Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:18:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378501&title=vortech-mp#378501 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : tcfab wrote: Also to get a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378419&title=vortech-mp#378419 Author: jcom
Subject: 43212
Posted: October 04 2010 at 5:44pm

Originally posted by tcfab tcfab wrote:

  Also to get a bigger wave you really need 2 vortechs, that way they can sync with each other.
 
Agreed...or more specifically, on mine at least, sync against each other on pulse mode.
]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:44:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378419&title=vortech-mp#378419 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : Did you adjust the rubber on...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378360&title=vortech-mp#378360 Author: tcfab
Subject: 43212
Posted: October 04 2010 at 8:00am

Did you adjust the rubber on the dry side to the thickness of your glass? That makes a big difference. Also you need to turn the vortech all the up and move the wet side around a little until you find the sweet spot where it is the most quite. They are a little loud at first but get quite as they break in. Also to get a bigger wave you really need 2 vortechs, that way they can sync with each other.

Edited by tcfab - October 04 2010 at 8:02am]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:00:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378360&title=vortech-mp#378360 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : kody72 wrote:well i got a mp40wes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378318&title=vortech-mp#378318 Author: DLindquist
Subject: 43212
Posted: October 03 2010 at 8:26pm

Originally posted by kody72 kody72 wrote:

well i got a mp40wes and i'm not that impressed by it. I can only get a half inch wave out of it. And i can hear it from just about any room in my house.
Not that impressed with your 1/2" wave? I would imagine you are referring to surface ripple? How much more would you like?
Are you hearing the MP40 or the water? If it is the MP40 you need to adjust the wet side. You may be getting vibration (which can be quite loud).
I have a MP40 on my 90 gallon and have been very happy with, it once I got it tuned in. I plan on adding a second MP40.
]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:26:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378318&title=vortech-mp#378318 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : kody72 wrote:well i got a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378316&title=vortech-mp#378316 Author: sterling18
Subject: 43212
Posted: October 03 2010 at 8:24pm

Originally posted by kody72 kody72 wrote:

well i got a mp40wes and i'm not that impressed by it. I can only get a half inch wave out of it. And i can hear it from just about any room in my house.


I needed to play with the flow rate until I got something I liked.

Also, I've noticed that they need to break in before it loses the hum noise.  Don't know why.
]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:24:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378316&title=vortech-mp#378316 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : well i got a mp40wes and i&#039;m...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378312&title=vortech-mp#378312 Author: kody72
Subject: 43212
Posted: October 03 2010 at 8:09pm

well i got a mp40wes and i'm not that impressed by it. I can only get a half inch wave out of it. And i can hear it from just about any room in my house.

Edited by kody72 - October 03 2010 at 8:11pm]]> Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:09:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=378312&title=vortech-mp#378312 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : 2 MP10&#039;s would be fine in...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374483&title=vortech-mp#374483 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 43212
Posted: September 04 2010 at 7:13pm

2 MP10's would be fine in that tank.

An MP10 will only really push the water about 30" or so before you will notice a huge drop off in flow.

Put one on each side and you will be fine. Put one like 4 inches from the back and the other 4 inches from the front. That way they don't work against each other.
]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:13:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374483&title=vortech-mp#374483 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : you dont tink 2 mp10s would do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374452&title=vortech-mp#374452 Author: kody72
Subject: 43212
Posted: September 04 2010 at 1:49pm

you dont tink 2 mp10s would do the trick]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:49:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374452&title=vortech-mp#374452 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : If your 95 is a 4 foot tank i...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374451&title=vortech-mp#374451 Author: sterling18
Subject: 43212
Posted: September 04 2010 at 1:48pm

If your 95 is a 4 foot tank i would go with the MP40 as I have the MP10 in a 3 foot tank, and the flow is good but I doubt it would be good in a 4 foot tank.

Just my thought.

Now if you can go with two MP40, that is another story.
]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:48:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374451&title=vortech-mp#374451 <![CDATA[vortech mp? : i was wondering if i should go...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374449&title=vortech-mp#374449 Author: kody72
Subject: 43212
Posted: September 04 2010 at 1:24pm

i was wondering if i should go with 2 mp10 ecosmart or with 1 mp40 ecosmart on my 95g wave front]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:24:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=43212&PID=374449&title=vortech-mp#374449