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Unread 08/28/2018, 11:49 AM   #3059
tkeracer619
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Originally Posted by naterealbig View Post
This actually sounds like a great idea. I could run the pump at night, so the noise doesn't get me. I will check out the link. Is there a mechanical limitation to these running continuously, or is just the noise a detractor.
There isn't a mechanical reason that I am aware of but I don't think cole-parmer rates them for continuous duty. That said my oldest one has been in my possession for around 9 years and I took it out of the trash after another reefer (my boss when I worked for Aquatic Art) tossed it for fear it was reaching end of life. It's probably been running as an ATO pump for close to 15 or 16 years.


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