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razz Enthusiast Posts: 189 Votes: 1 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	In general, how long do pumps last?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	Do you mean like powerheads or external pumps? I've heard of Maxi Jet powerheads lasting like 6+ years. I imagine other quality brands last just as long.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
razz Enthusiast Posts: 189 Votes: 1 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	My main pump is in my sump, It's a RIO and says it does 750gal/hr Then I have two smaller power heads in the tank for better circulation. They are all about a year old and I've had no problems with them. Just currious if and when they usually go out.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
lil_mikey69 Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3180 Kudos: 2380 Votes: 1 Registered: 22-Jan-2003	Well, the RIO would probably be the first to go. They have a reputation as being rather poor pumps. I've heard of them lasting as little as 6 months. You'll defentinally want to keep an eye on it. Good maintence will probably help improve its life as well.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20
razz Enthusiast Posts: 189 Votes: 1 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Yikes!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:20


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