ok mp40 owners

deejeff442

deejeff442

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if i am spending $900 plus for the two set ups i will certainly make sure they are the real deal.
i will be ordering sometime next week
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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good to know.i went to another site where they are $420 and the battery is $160 so $1000.
i will order them by the end of next week.
i will be asking some questions when i get them cause you know us men we dont read instructions
what setting do you keep your on?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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I have it on random....it goes between reef crest and lagoonal.....I have it powered on high...BUT it goes high-------low----to high randomly haha
I used feed mode for the first time this morning....it was very easy too....lol....and it slowed down..and stayed that way for 10 minutes....then went back to it's regular setting...things are doing well, so I have not played with any otehr settings yet
MOST IMPORTANT thing is the positioning....YOU MUST make sure the wet side and motor are aligned.....and BELIEVE ME you will know if they are not...LOL...sounds like an airplane....otherwise mine is virtually silent
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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getting excited.i have the cash now but i want to wait untill i get paid next week from a big job i have so i aint broke.the transmission on my truck killed me.
i am ordering new mh bulbs this weekend .i want to get me some sps soon.also a couple clams.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Most people have them on random or Reef Crest. The Wave Mode is cool, but I've been told that it can weaken a panel of your tank if it's exposed to the wave motion for a long period of time.
I plan on getting an MP10 to run with both of my MP40's, this way I can run the Nutrient Transport Mode.
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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people are just stupid. i was just watching an ebay auction for a mp40.a half hour ago it was $305 plus $12 shipping.sitting here watching the bid war it went for $390 plus $12 shipping.thats $402 .for a used unit .you can buy it for $419 on a couple online stores with free shipping new.how fricken dumb
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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i have seen two different types of controllers.is there a difference?both say the same description of controlls.i plan to orders these tomorrow or friday and since i am spending a grand for two and the battery i just want to make sure of what i am ordering.
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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doing some more looking seems some are selling the mp40 with the upgrede from mp20 for $25 less than the newer version.i think i will just go with the new version for just another $50 for two.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Definitely go with the new version, not the upgrade. I don't think EcoTech is giving a warranty to the upgraded models.
The difference in the controller is whether it is wireless or not. They look identical, but I don't believe the controllers can work together unless they're wireless. For a while I had one wireless older model and one wireless new model, and they would do the same modes and speak to each other that way, but I couldn't make them master and slave. Almost all of the ones available now are the new style, so it's just a difference in wireless or not. I needed the wireless for sure because I plan on a third unit, an MP10 to run Nutrient Export Mode. You don't absolutely have to have wireless, but it's nice.
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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i sure hope these things arent complicated.i dont have patience with electronics.thats why i pour concrete for a living .to release all my stress.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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LOL....they are not hard to hook up...just make sure they are properly aligned.....and the book for a quick set up is ok
for anything else go to the online manual they reference.....much more detailed on the settings
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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well got everything ordered.2 mp40's with the battery,4 new 10000k compact bulbs,3 new 14000k mh bulbs and a new ro/di unit.
easy come easy go :O)
my tank has been getting to 83 degrees all the corals look great think its ok at that temp?not that i want to blow more money but if i need a chiller i will get one.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Quote:
Originally Posted by deejeff442 http:///forum/thread/384331/ok-mp40-owners/40#post_3369865
well got everything ordered.2 mp40's with the battery,4 new 10000k compact bulbs,3 new 14000k mh bulbs and a new ro/di unit.
easy come easy go :O)
my tank has been getting to 83 degrees all the corals look great think its ok at that temp?not that i want to blow more money but if i need a chiller i will get one.
LOL....this 80+ weather is great in some ways...LOL
ANyway I would not let it get any warmer....do you have any fans?
I run 2 small fans on each side on my 225G....BUT I also keep a window unit in the fish room....this room gets much hotter then the rest...I do not have it on yet though
my 225G is running at 80 right now
CONGRATS on all the new stuff
 
deejeff442

deejeff442

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i got an email for where i bought the mp40's and stuff they cant verify my address .so i called the bank and they had my old address.always something.i keep the a/c on most of the time .just not on yet.85 here today.feels hotter.
cant wait for the mp40's gunna be like a kid at christmass come end of next week.
spent $1550 today so i have to go out and sell some more work tomorrow.what am i going to do with 6 koralias ?do you think they could be used in my 45 gallon mixing tank for mixing new water?
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Quote:
Originally Posted by deejeff442 http:///forum/thread/384331/ok-mp40-owners/40#post_3369885
i got an email for where i bought the mp40's and stuff they cant verify my address .so i called the bank and they had my old address.always something.i keep the a/c on most of the time .just not on yet.85 here today.feels hotter.
cant wait for the mp40's gunna be like a kid at christmass come end of next week.
spent $1550 today so i have to go out and sell some more work tomorrow.what am i going to do with 6 koralias ?do you think they could be used in my 45 gallon mixing tank for mixing new water?
LOl...I'm gonna trade some of my smaller ones out, and post the rest for sale somewhere else
I have so much "spare" stuff I need to start getting rid of it....Like my Bakpak2 skimmer LOL
SOOOO if you know anyone :)
 
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