Aqua Medic’s new Ocean Prop 15000, pushes water around
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Aqua Medic’s new Ocean Prop 15000 is a new water pump and like the name implies is prop based. We suppose it was only a mater of time before Aqua Medic jumped on the prop bandwagon, it does make sense though, higher efficiency with more water pushing is a win/win for all of us that keep reef tanks. “OceanProp 15000 is a propeller pump that creates a high turnover of water with a low power output. The shape of the propeller has been strategically designed using the latest technology to optimize water movement and silent operation. Combined with the pump controller PropControl, the pump can be operated by pulsing and creates continuously changing currents.” The Ocean Prop 15000 is a 3 bladed prop pump that is 24vDC. If you notice the unique levered suction cup that we haven’t seen anywhere else. The flow can be adjusted from 5,000-15,000 l/h (1300-4000 gph), while using up between 9-20 watts. There will be a controller that is packaged with this new prop pump that can been seen after the break. Sadly, this is a Europe only product for now, but we wouldn’t be at all surprised if this happened to land in the UK first then the US following shortly thereafter.
Even though its EU only for now… it doesnt really matter since its 24V DC. Just pick up a converter. Those efficiency numbers look like they give Tunzes and Hydors a run for it though… very nice.
June 26th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
The body on this pump looks a lot like the Rio prop pump, the levered suction cup is nice, if it really works and lasts.
June 26th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
“if it really works and lasts”
June 26th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Looks like another relabeled chinese product
June 26th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
According to the owner’s manual (http://www.aqua-medic.de/en/service/pdfs/Ocean%20Prop-e.pdf) the transformer included is 100–240V, 50–60Hz so it should work in US out of the box.
June 27th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Does anyone reckon it looks like the new SEIO 530 PROP pump?
http://www.petsolutions.com/SEIO-Prop-Super-Flow-Pump-530+I10600862+C1.aspx
June 28th, 2009 at 1:36 am
Amashum, that’s what I was trying to say with my first comment. The similarity is undeniable but hopefully it’s only a superficial resemblance and there’s some differences under the hood. Anyone know if the Seio Prop pump has a 3 bladed propeller?
June 28th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Here:
http://www.riopump.net/images/seio/seio_prop_parts.jpg
and the controller:
http://www.riopump.net/new_products_folder/ElecController.html
June 28th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
[...] heaters and chillers, it’s likely that one of the first new products we’ll see is the Ocean Prop water pump. AM-USA will have a long uphill battle to restore their brand name recognition in the US [...]
December 30th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Jake the Seio Props run a two-blade propeller. I’m running a pair of the P1000’s in my tank. I really like the magnet mount, very strong.
January 26th, 2010 at 12:14 pm