[SexyMF]

Hi,

I've used the Via 1300 and are currently using the Via 2600. Firstly, the power difference between the 1300 and 2600 is large and the extra energy noticably bleeds into the system. The 2600 is just way bigger and has a stupid large inlet of which you will need reducers to run the pump inline (to attach 3/4 or 1/2 pipe). I run the pump submerged with the impeller affixed with Loctite. This removed most all of the vibration noise. Add a piece of foam on the bottom and its silent.

My 1300 died on me. No electrically but phsycially. The plastic thread is very weak and I cracked it tightening the outlet adapter. Gluing it worked for a few months but the water and pressure eventually beat the glue.

With the addition of a NB waterblock the 1300 wasn't really going to cut it.

Yes they are cheaper than Ehiem and such. This is attractive to me for experimenting.