Iwaki MD Water Pump (Japanese Motor)

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Iwaki MD by RON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 9/15/2009 from DEARBORN, MI

Comments: I bought this as an eventual replacement for an existing Iwaki MD20 pump that has been running continuously since 2002. My 75gal overflow aquarium and 20gal deep sand refugium depend exclusively on the Iwaki pump for circulation, filtration, and aeration so if the pump dies, my tank would be dead in no time. I figured after seven years the original Iwaki might give up any decade now so I wanted to be prepared. I went with the Japanese motor since I heard that they were more reliable. Cheap insurance, excellent pump. Quiet, too. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Iwaki md30rlxt by createyourown

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 7/10/2009 from SAINT GEORGE, UT UNITED STATES

Comments: This pump is........ one of the best money can buy. Great people to work with at Marine Depot.comPhotos on install of pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Super Efficient! by STEPHEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/15/2009 from LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL UNITED ST

Comments: The MD series pumps are definitely the best. I've owned the MD20 and MD30s in the past and they are super quiet. The MD40RXT I just got does make some noise due to the fact it has a fan built-into the end of the motor. The fan keeps the pump extremely cool and definitely helps keep the heat from transferring to the water. I checked this pump on my kill-a-watt meter and it only draws 76 watts. this is amazing when you compare the watts to GPH ratio of this pump to other pumps. I'm only giving this pump 4 stars due to the fact it does make some noise. The MD20s and MD30s definitely get 5 stars. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Iwaki Japanese Motor by MARK

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/26/2009 from PARAMOUNT, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is my second Iwaki MD40RLXT Water Pump. First one lasted about 5 years until it developed a mild humming noise that became to load and the pump had to be replaced. If the pump had not been in the living room would have ignored the pump noise since the pump still worked great. The first 5 years the pump was the quietest I had ever had. Just ordered another and looking forward to another 5 years of quiet operation. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great1 by JUSTIN GIBSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/12/2009 from LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES

Comments: Well frist off its worth ever penny ... no over heating ,to the water and sum .I own a iwaki befor it lasted 6 years than had to move then tank then let it sit !!! dont do is!!!frozen up ,over all great! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Iwaki MD Water Pump by HENRY RANDOLPH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/27/2009 from RICHMOND, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: I have been using the Iwaki MD Water Pump Japanese Motor since 1991. The Japanese made motor is far superior to the USA made motor. The original ran for 7 years , shutting down only for partial water changes and feeding. You can see I am very happy with this pump. The one I ordered from you is for a back up. Henry Randolph Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great pump by SEAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/14/2009 from N. California

Comments: Very well built. A quality pump. I would recommend it. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Quiet Efficient Pump by Isalnder9

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/27/2008 from JENSEN BEACH, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I replaced a Little Giant pump with this Iwaki pump on my closed loop because of the noise criteria. I had an Iwaki as my main filtration pump and when running closed loop with Little Giant there was a very noticable difference. Little Giant performed the same but with considerable more amount of noise. Iwaki appears to generate less heat as well, I notice my chiller does not run as much. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Quality by VINCENT AMARO

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 11/22/2008 from SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA UNITED

Comments: Excellent pump! Lots of power. I would buy again. Not too loud but not silent either. I have my tank in the family room with the pump mounted under the stand and it is not a problem. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Iwaki MD30RLXT by VINS NARAYAN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/8/2008 from BURNABY, CANADA

Comments: This pump rocks. I've been using the Poseidon PS3 this pump is great and super quiet but kept bringing excessive heat like 5 degrees added to my tank. Since i bought the Iwaki i'll never look back to another pump again. Now my chiller goes on only when my metal halides come on. Before my chiller would be on 24/7. Iwaki is the best enough said.. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Lasts forever by fpbear

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/22/2008 from CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I've had one of these for 6 years now, and it runs like new. Just clean the plastic parts, it comes apart real easy using the bolts. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Its Great by RONALD BUSH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/21/2008 from HANAHAN, SC UNITED STATES

Comments: The Iwaki MD20RLXT is quiet and delivers the correct amouth of water specified on your web site. No Problems with instalation, easy to install. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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MD 30 RLXT is the best! by TOM WAARDENBURG

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/14/2008 from HOLLYWOOD, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Running this for a 90 gallon sump return to a 210 gallon main tank. Has been operational for a year. Hard piped with pad for support. Quiet operation certainly no more noise than the Tunze 6100's in the tank. Zero heat transfer from this pump. Cannot hear pump at all while running in living room environment. Clean down once per 4 months. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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awsome by JAMIE MARTIN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 4/7/2008 from BRICK, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: IMO Hands down the best pump for your reef tank, Quiet,cool running,well engineered, if you are running anything else, switch. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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quiet by Cabin

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/18/2008 from NORRIDGEWOCK, ME UNITED STATES

Comments: I replaced my somewhat noisy American motor Iwaki with this Japanese motor version and am pleased with the reduction in noise level. I had two American motor Iwakis in the tank, and only one of them was noisy, so it may be just chance that one of the American ones was noisy. The Japanese motor one also has a smaller footprint, which was helpful in my setup. Really nice pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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soso by BRIAN FEAGLEY

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/4/2007 from NEWBURGH, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: decent pump, nice flow, however a little loud. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Replace a Panworld by DAVID GREGG

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/30/2007 from GRAHAM, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: This Iwaki pump has been purchased to replace a Panworld pump that I have run for a little more than a year. I am using this pump for a main system pump on a 210 gallon reef. My system dropped 4 degrees in three days after installing this new Iwaki pump. After two weeks it has run in and is even quieter than when new. The Panworld pump that I had saved me about $60.00 and cost me about $400.00 in lost livestock,diminished anemonies, and lost corals due to an overheated tank. Again I learn to buy the best the first time. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Water Pump making Noise by JL

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/29/2007 from PLACENTIA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This pump is working great in terms of power, but it has a loud noise, especially in the middle of the night, I can hear it running from my room upstairs I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Built like a tank by JOHN V SIMON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/17/2007 from ANNA, TX UNITED STATES

Comments: This thing is built like a tank. It does have a hum but is quieter then the water moving in the reef tank. I have run a number of external pumps and I think this is the best if you want something that will reliably move water for years without issue. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Lobster Pump by RON GORDON

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 8/11/2007 from MANASSAS, VA UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought this pump to replace an exsisting pump, in a fresh loster tank, at a local seafood store. The owner is very happy with the new one..... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very Quiet!! by SCOTT HASKINS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/29/2007 from PARKLAND, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Tried the Mag Drive first for my 180 Gal tank and it was very noisey (couldn't sleep with the tank in the other room...tried insulating the cabinet...still loud). Then I tried the "QuietOne", that was even worse! I finally tried the Iwaki (Japanese Motor) and I can finally sleep at night. I am VERY impressed with the low noise...only a little hum. It shipped quickly. Since MarineDepot was effortless to buy from, I just ordered the AquaController III. (I'll let you know how it goes). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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true work horse by Rob Top

Comments: This pump has hummed along for 3 years and counting. Great design, solid construction, must have pump for the serious tank owner Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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true work horse by Rob Top

Comments: This pump has hummed along for 3 years and counting. Great design, solid construction, must have pump for the serious tank owner Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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great pump! by erikb

Comments: so far the only thing that hasnt quit on me is my MD-55 Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Pump by Braden M. Halter

Comments: This pump is great. Doesn't add extra heat to my system, quiet and very versatile. I would recommend to any aquarist! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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SWEET by Brad

Comments: These pumps are old school Japan quailty. Run smooth and quiet. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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a class above the rest by James

Comments: top quality, super quiet, awesome reliability. threaded design on taps means strong and secure fittings. well worth every cent. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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true work horse by Rob Top

Comments: This pump has hummed along for 3 years and counting. Great design, solid construction, must have pump for the serious tank owner Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Pump by lars

Comments: Very quiet, low vibration. Ample power good all-round pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great pump a little noisy by B Markus

Comments: The pump is great just a little noisy, my sump is in the basement and the tank is on first floor the with about 7 or 8 elbow the pump has no trouble with the head pressure. Great pump fair price Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very noisy by LEE

Comments: Powerful pump, but not for installation where noise is a concern. It is significantly louder that speech (60db). Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Impeccable but Tricky Start-Up by Alan

Comments: This pump runs flawlessly, despite yards and yards of connections. Built for eternity. Whisper quiet operation One drawback: can be tricky to restart. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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WorkHorse by BRIAN T

Comments: Fantastic pump. Located in basement, up 8 ft. on two 3/4 return lines. Has been running for years. Located pump under sump level for self-priming. Always starts. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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top quality! by Jimmy

Comments: Highly durable, very quiet, top quality! I highly recommend them, http://www.nzmas.co.nz/ Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Loud by Kurt

Comments: I would have to agree and say that the 40RLT that I have is a bit too noise. One things for sure, external pressurized pumps provide that extra punch threw your returns! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Too loud by R.Mac

Comments: Pump is too loud. I would go with an internal pump next time to reduce noise and add a chiller if I had too. This pump adds little to no heat to the system and puts out excellent circulation. OK pump. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Very noisy by ELIZABETH SWANN

Comments: This pump is very loud and freaks out the fish. Can be heard throughout the house and outside. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Quite,stable powerful! by ROB S

Comments: 1" line from basement up 12 feet and 6 elbows. Don't let price keep you from this. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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