scuby_snax84 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Condition: Used Price: Negotiable Willing To Ship: No location: Brisbane Southside I am chasing an air pump to run 8 sponge filters in 2ft deep tanks. I previously used an LP40 which proved more then enough so maybe even an LP20 or similar would work. Please post or pm what you have and what price you are asking. Preferably a quiet diaphragm style pump. Will travel to the northside for the right pump. Thanks Brenton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmosy Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have a KamAir DB40 48 LPM blower. Perfect working order with spare diaphragm. Asking $120 cash and I'll deliver it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuby_snax84 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Are the kam air pumps better then the resuns? Reason I ask is I can get new lp40 for similar price. Not trying to be rude, just genuinely interested because I can't find much info on the kam air pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmosy Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Kamair pumps are Taiwanese made (not Chinese like the Resun's) and used in aquaculture facilities. They are super reliable as long as you don't put too much back pressure on the diaphragm (but this goes for all air pumps). This pump ran all day every day for two years straight without a hitch before I shut down my fishroom. We have the same model at work that ran all day every day for five years before the diaphragm was replaced, and that was only because someone in the lab switched off most of the outlets and put too much backpressure on the pump! The only thing that will wear out is the diaphragm and as I said, this one comes with a brand new diaphragm still in its packaging. That alone is $50 new. If you want more info on Kam-air pumps, have a chat to Aquasonic - aquaculture wholesaler based near Port Macquarie. As far as I'm aware, the only Resun that they sell is the LP100, and no other pumps that are the same size as the Kam-airs. That tells you something right there. Here is an old photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuby_snax84 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Ok , thanks for the reply. Was hoping to spend a bit less then that otherwise I would have just bought a new lp instead of posting here. Leave it with me and I'll think about it. Any lp20's out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmo Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have an LP40 I'm not using. $50 and it's yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozmo Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 I can also send it via courier if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish4fish3 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Id go the Kamair. Trust me on this Fishmosy knows what he is talking about. He didnt actually mention who he worked for and thats Marine science coffs harbour. He knows his stuff and if you want to have something reliable and basically cheaper in the long run id go the Kamair. I too have one and have had it for a couple years. Have excellent pressure and doesnt miss a beat. Ive had cheap buys before and they actually dont put out what theyre suppose too. What im trying to say is this is the heart of your filtration and you need to have a good heart cause replacing it has devistating consequnces in that it can take too long to find replacement or you end up paying retail cause you cant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuby_snax84 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks for the heads up. I currently have a lp40 and lp100 which are both a few years old and have both been very reliable. I understand the kam air is probably the better pump but I also suspect it is over kill for 8 sponges. My 40 is running 14 sponges now (some in 1m of water) and I've had to dial them all back, too much pressure. Hence why I was waiting to see if any 20's pop up for sale. I do however very much appreciate the reply, and it is good to hear more positive feedback for the kam air because I found very minimal info with my friend Mr Google. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageofaquariums Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 For what its worth, the petworx 301 is starting to get a good reputation as far as reliability goes. New to the market so a few years before we have the sort of data we have on the LP series. But so far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lictoga Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 The pond pro series's woks for me. Running 30 outlets of a ev20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuby_snax84 Posted November 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Anyone else?? Would love to pickup a pump today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munruben1 Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Got an LP 40 I got in a fishroom deal but never used it $40 if picked up today from Munruben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...