SUNSUN Power Head review

[MadReefer]

I receievd the dual knock-off Koralia powerheads for Christmas.
Below are the specs and my review of the item. There were two pumps
for $51 including tax and shipping. The pumps are made in China.


SunSun Vibrating pump
Model - JVP-201
Voltage - 110V, 60Hz
Power - 12w
Output - 6000L/h, 1600gph
Weight - 0.5 kg
4.5 foot cord
Magnetic hold


Pros:
Quiet running
Powerful magnet
Metal shaft
360 degree rotation with adapter, included
Powerful output, IMO
Small exposure of shaft, so assume less kick back then the Koralia.


Cons:
The only problem I have is the magnet. Cheaply made IMO.
It has three parts, the plastic holder for the magnet, the magnet,
and a plastic cap that snaps in. This for both pieces;
on the pump and outside glass.
The magnet when assembled goes on the pump end; you twist to lock it in place.
No rubber casing arund either magnet.


I will try and get a few pics of it and post. Overall I am impressed with its performance these few days.

Edit: Some pics of the box and one in the tank.

 

[wienerdog]

I have a couple of the single propeller pumps. They are goin on a year now and NO problems. May not last much longer, but they are still spinnin strong!!

 

[MadReefer]

That is good to know. It seems fairly well made so hopefully will last awhile.

 

[MadReefer]

Here is the only concern I had which was the magnet. Only this one fell apart so I glued it together. Since I am using it on the outside of the tank I didn't feel it was worth the trouble of returning.

 

[MadReefer]

The ebay store advised the pumps are not usable with a timer or controllr. No explanation.

 

[Flare1185]

They're probably not ment to ramp up or down like Vortech or Tunze.

 

[MadReefer]

They're probably not ment to ramp up or down like Vortech or Tunze.

Probably not. I think the store doesn't want to say yes and then the pump breaks and I try to return it. I can't blame them.