little giant pumps

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by reef_guru, Jun 26, 2008.

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    i have gone through 5 seperate little giant pumps in the last 6 months, others have recommended them to me, so i tried them, bad mistake. never again will i purchase one of these pumps. i have a gen-x that has been up and running for over 5 years with no problems.
     
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  3. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    Never had a single problem out of either of my little giants.

    Seems wierd you would have 5 go bad. What happened to them? What are you using them for? Lot's of head pressure? What model pumps???
     
  4. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    wow i have only heard good things about them, five? thats a doozy
     
  5. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    If 5 went bad on you, that sounds like something you're doing. Ive never heard of a single one going bad in a short amount of time. I have heard of them wearing out over a couple of years.
     
  6. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I ran one for years as well. It was louder than I liked, but never failed me.
     
  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I have had 4 running at one time and never had an issue with them.

    Are you putting oil on the shafts?

    What went bad, impeller or pump housing??