power sweep power heads - Aquarium Advice

ohio reefer · 03-08-2004, 10:18 AM

has anyone used these? good, bad experiences?

thanks

mark

ReefRaff · 03-08-2004, 10:40 AM

I have one in my [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5] tank and has worked ok since i got it. with that being said I also had a second one that I used in my [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5] tank and it craped out in three weeks. Even though it says it's good for [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5] or [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5], I think your chances are 50/50 with this one. [acronym:65bd9bddd5="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:65bd9bddd5].

**ellisz** · 03-08-2004, 10:46 AM

I have been using one for about 6 months in my spare [acronym:b8709a143d="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:b8709a143d] tank. It still sweeps ok. It was probably faster when it was new but it is still running. The output is not that great and it is bulky though.

[acronym:b8709a143d="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:b8709a143d]

fishfreek · 03-08-2004, 10:48 AM

BAD.

[acronym:8bf0b8adf9="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:8bf0b8adf9] they are not worth the packaging they come in. Total junk when it comes to providing water movement. The output is no where near the rating on the box. expecially when compairing the output with a simularly sized Maxijet.

ReefRaff · 03-08-2004, 11:04 AM

I geuss I forgot to add that I will never buy another.

SquishyFish · 03-08-2004, 11:31 AM

I could give you my experience, but I would just be repeating fishfreak...Worthless.

fishfreek · 03-08-2004, 11:37 AM

I would like to point out our Product reviews area. I belive there is a handful of reviews in that section on the powersweep aswell.

jackdp · 03-08-2004, 01:17 PM

Had a powersweep in my [acronym:6cb298540f="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:6cb298540f] tank for about 2 months before it stopped sweeping altogether. A thorough cleaning would restore the sweeping for a few days. The output was very low (and it was a big powersweep.) All in all, I junked it after about 5 months and will never buy another one.

03-08-2004, 01:23 PM

Had a PowerSweep as well. I used it in my SW tank just to find out it lasted maybe if I was lucky a month before it stopped sweeping. Worthless IMO..Too bad there's no Lemon Law for garbage like that on the market. Let me point out that when I cleaned it it worked for awhile then did the same thing all over again. And how can they call it"POWER" Sweep? Especially when there is a huge lack of it..

03-08-2004, 10:18 AM	#1
ohio reefer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: dayton ohio Posts: 429 Images: 5	power sweep power heads has anyone used these? good, bad experiences? thanks mark

03-08-2004, 10:40 AM	#2
ReefRaff Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland, Oh. USA Posts: 1,622 Images: 26	I have one in my [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5] tank and has worked ok since i got it. with that being said I also had a second one that I used in my [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5] tank and it craped out in three weeks. Even though it says it's good for [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5] or [acronym:65bd9bddd5="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:65bd9bddd5], I think your chances are 50/50 with this one. [acronym:65bd9bddd5="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:65bd9bddd5]. __________________ Tim S Wagner Join Saltwater_Fish_Reef_Aquariums Vote here for Aquarium Advice!!!

03-08-2004, 10:48 AM	#4
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	BAD. [acronym:8bf0b8adf9="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:8bf0b8adf9] they are not worth the packaging they come in. Total junk when it comes to providing water movement. The output is no where near the rating on the box. expecially when compairing the output with a simularly sized Maxijet. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

03-08-2004, 11:04 AM	#5
ReefRaff Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland, Oh. USA Posts: 1,622 Images: 26	I geuss I forgot to add that I will never buy another. __________________ Tim S Wagner Join Saltwater_Fish_Reef_Aquariums Vote here for Aquarium Advice!!!

03-08-2004, 11:31 AM	#6
SquishyFish Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,118 Images: 5	I could give you my experience, but I would just be repeating fishfreak...Worthless. __________________ http://www.reef-aquarium.net 175gallon reef 5,100 [acronym:0d8cf742af="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:0d8cf742af] pond Fish are people too!

03-08-2004, 10:46 AM	#3
ellisz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Indiana USA Posts: 2,672 Images: 9	I have been using one for about 6 months in my spare [acronym:b8709a143d="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:b8709a143d] tank. It still sweeps ok. It was probably faster when it was new but it is still running. The output is not that great and it is bulky though. [acronym:b8709a143d="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:b8709a143d]

03-08-2004, 11:37 AM	#7
fishfreek Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 14,037 Images: 82	I would like to point out our Product reviews area. I belive there is a handful of reviews in that section on the powersweep aswell. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

03-08-2004, 01:17 PM	#8
jackdp Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 866 Images: 5	Had a powersweep in my [acronym:6cb298540f="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:6cb298540f] tank for about 2 months before it stopped sweeping altogether. A thorough cleaning would restore the sweeping for a few days. The output was very low (and it was a big powersweep.) All in all, I junked it after about 5 months and will never buy another one. __________________ Brad C.

03-08-2004, 01:23 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Had a PowerSweep as well. I used it in my SW tank just to find out it lasted maybe if I was lucky a month before it stopped sweeping. Worthless IMO..Too bad there's no Lemon Law for garbage like that on the market. Let me point out that when I cleaned it it worked for awhile then did the same thing all over again. And how can they call it"POWER" Sweep? Especially when there is a huge lack of it..

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