Gen-X PCX55HP (High Pressure) External Water Pump $80

[Hitsnorth]

Used for a year and has been sitting inactive for a year. $80 takes it.

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=PI1211

Gen-X PCX55HP (High Pressure) External Water Pump
Used for about a year.

Features:

• Non-corrosive polypropylene housing
• Non-leak seal less pump
• Highly efficient, economical type
• Single phase motor with thermal protector
• Allowable ambient temperature: 0 to 40C
• Pumps are gravity feed design
• Not allowed to run dry
• Designed for both fresh & saltwater aquariums
• Can handle fruit juices, mild acid, mild alkalis, salt water, nonflammable liquids and other photographic and electroplating solutions
• Quiet, maintenance free, no oiling required
• Max Flow: 1140gph; 11.3 PSI
• Power Consumption: 170W @110V
• Max Head: 26.2ft
• Speed: 3200RPM
• Fittings (Inlet/Outlet): 1" MPT / 1" MPT
• Comparable to Iwaki 55RLT

 

[headlessblade]

erm.... just wondering is this better than a mag 18?

 

[Hitsnorth]

Yes this is a high pressure pump like an iwaki 55RLT. These are perfect for returns from sumps..etc. Mags are magnetic pumps and not pressure rated .

 

[crox99]

Is it loud?

 

[headlessblade]

oh ok i just needed it to drain my tanks lol when am cleaning them ( i only have fresh water tanks, and i only have flowerhorns)

i looked up the the stats on both pumps
genx Max Flow: 1140gph; 11.3 PSI Max Head: 26.2ft; Power Consumption: 170W @110V
mag1800: max flow: 1800gph; max head: 21ft; Power Consumption: 145W @115V 1.5Amps

erm anyways lolz i cant decide which one is better they same to even out except on the Wattage...
I dont know which is better for draining tanks but either of those are way better than what i currently use lol

 

[Hitsnorth]

The mag is submersible the Gen-X is not its external.

 

[House of Laughter]

Hits, you buy it new or used when you got it? If new, interested in pics

House

 

[Hitsnorth]

Used. Ill try to take pics tomorrow.