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Unread 12-23-2005, 07:40 AM   #2
billbartuska
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Default Re: Plan 2 for silence

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Originally Posted by jackal2513
3. Will I need a powerful pump ? If I go over to innovatek blocks then they are designed around low flow therefore maybe I should stick with my two Eheim 1048's or maybe replace them with a 1250. I dont think the Laing D5 is going to be quiet enough and im not sure about the Iwakis.

anyway, feedback welcome. Would be especialy interested in people who have successfully built a nearly passive system thats inaudible.
Rich
The 1048's are in a differnt league than Iwaki. An MDd20RZ(T) is tolerable, not quiet. This from an overclocker, not a quiet freek.
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