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Japan’s LSS Laboratory launches Vortech EcoSmart Controller cover

LSS Laboratory in Japan has announced the release of the plastic Ecosmart cover for Ecotech Marine controller of Vortech pumps.  This product is an LSS Laboratory original, so you cannot get the same products from other companies. You might remember, Japan had huge earthquake and Tsunami in March and many reefers who own Vortech Ecosmart controllers experienced [...]

EcoTech Marine bids adieu to VorTech MP20, ceasing production

EcoTech Marine has decided to cease production of its VorTech MP20 after nearly two years. The pump aimed at the 70-gallon and under market, most likely faced dwindling sales after the introduction of the VorTech MP10 last year. The main selling point for the MP20 was offering a less expensive pump that was upgradeable to a full-fledged [...]

Win a Vortech MP10 pump with EcoSmart Driver

This is your chance to own a new piece of equipment that was just released. The MP10 with EcoSmart Driver which was released at the ReefStock aquarium show is up for grabs. We aren’t going to bore you with the details of the pump and that nifty new driver, you can read about the MP10 [...]

EcoSmart Driver unwrapped and unboxed

The EcoSmart is the next generation driver system from Ecotech Marine and like a lot of other new products its here at the show. We’ve gotten to play with the EcoSmart for a little while and found out some features that weren’t originally published. For example, the battery backup which integrates seamlessly into the device [...]

EcoSmart Driver Pricing and upgrade paths for MP10, MP20, MP40 Vortech pumps

The EcoSmart Driver is scheduled to be released at the end of this Month by retailers in the United States. However, what about those folks in other countries such as the United Kingdom or European Union? Ecotech Marine says that they began shipping international products before the official announcement so most suppliers will receive their [...]

Video: Wave Auto Tune on EcoSmart Driver

Besides the new modes of EcoTech Marine’s EcoSmart driver the interface gets a much needed overhall. The original controller was long due for a refresh and we are glad EcoTech decided to gives us more features. However, because the driver has been updated you’ll need to re-learn the programming steps of the controller. In the [...]

EcoSmart Driver rebate for Vortech MP40 owners

The new Vortech Ecosmart driver has quite a few new modes and features. However, what happens to those that already have a Vortech with old generation drivers? Not to worry. Ecotech Marine has released an upgrade rebate route that is fairly simple. For those of you who purchased a VorTech MP40w pump in 2010 you [...]

EcoSmart Driver for Vortech pumps from Ecotech Marine

Ecotech Marine released the EcoSmart Driver today. This is an upgrade for the existing Wireless Wave Driver or WWD and will be included on all new EcoTech vortech pumps. The new driver has improved wirless range new “EcoSmart” wave modes, Auto Tune mode, and additional features. “The wireless range of the EcoSmart wirelessly enabled drivers [...]