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Originally posted by dacooltech
The 115V-60HZ US version of Hydor L30 that we carry consumes 23W and comes with a ceramic shaft. They're also optimized for max head by Hydor.
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Ahh that explains a lot

The U.S. version seems more interesting indeed.
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Originally posted by dacooltech
Eheims are more expensive because of Eheim's established brand, but also because many middle men involved here in the US adding high mark-ups and increasing the cost of the Eheims.
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I concur on the "established brand", though they're awfully expensive here in Europe as well. Like i said i had my Hydor for about 1/3 of the price...
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Originally posted by dacooltech
And Eheim 1250 definitely takes up unnecessary space inside the case, without offering any better performance than the Hydor L30.
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Yep. The only thing i'd worry about is longevity, with the glued impeller and heavy backpressure... Bought mine in March 2001 and it's still running (everyday, heavy use -> 3 waterblocks), but i had to change the shaft. If the US version has a ceramic shaft, it may not be a problem though.
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Originally posted by dacooltech
Any input from you guys is always highly appreciated.
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Your comments are welcome

The fact is, i *did* buy a Hydor, so overall i consider it's a better pump, especially if we consider the 'bang for the buck'.