Eheim replacement for EX1200

[Pete]

Hi everyone my Tetratec Ex1200 has started leaking from the lid just dripping out at the mo :wb: but has already soaked the inside of the Rio 400 cabinet luckily the missus spotted it as I was at work
I've decided to change it for an Eheim at least I know that wont give any trouble
I could change the seals but dont want to risk it
Which eheim would you guys reccomend as a staight replacement ?
At the mo I'm running in addition to the 1200 an Eheim ecco 2233 and Juwel internal filter as well as a fluval 4 plus internal
there are 5 plecos in the tank including 2 royals
Pete

 

[Breamlegend]

That depends on what you can afford. 2217 ?

 

[FF MkII]

I have looked into this myself and the one i was thinking was a 2075
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalogue/eheim-professionel-3-filters.asp

Or you could ring up tetra and get a replacement head for your EX1200 as they know its a fault.

 

[Pete]

Thanks Ancistrus and FF for the info and link :clap:
I have ordered a replacement part for the EX 1200 (tap assy) for now (I could not find the reciept so had to buy one ) ,but still want an Eheim but they are a bit dearer than I thought !
The 2075 looks good and I've also looked at the 2080 its got a hell of a media capacity and adjustable flow so I would be able to turn the flow down a bit. I will have to do some saving
PS Ive just realised that the Eheim 2080 has the same capacity as the Ex1200 just a higher flow rate so I may not be gaining much by changing but I bet it wont leak !
Pete

 

[Pete]

Update the new parts been fitted for a while now no more leaks :clap:
I hope that the new assy has been uprated and doesnt leak
Pete

 

[macvsog23]

Doubt it
they are a feed of plop

 

[macvsog23]

Update the new parts been fitted for a while now no more leaks :clap:
I hope that the new assy has been uprated and doesnt leak
Pete

I doubt it they are a feed of plop

 

[Pete]

Has anyone had a successful outcome replacing their inlet assy ?
My mate has bought a Sera external looks good but the pipe inlets are a similar design to the Tetra so I will hold out for an Eheim if this starts leaking again
Pete

 

[matubula]

PS Ive just realised that the Eheim 2080 has the same capacity as the Ex1200 just a higher flow rate so I may not be gaining much by changing but I bet it wont leak !
Pete

Dont confuse the water volume capacity with the media volume capacity. Im sure that the 2080 is significantly larger in both respects.

 

[Pete]

Dont confuse the water volume capacity with the media volume capacity. Im sure that the 2080 is significantly larger in both respects.

Ahh thanks do you happen to know if it will fit in a rio 400 cabinet ?

 

[matubula]

I would imagine so. My 2180 fits in with room to spare in my Rena cabinet which is 150cm by 50cm with 3 sections which is very similar to to the Juwel. I'll go an measure the total space mine occupies (including hoses) for you.

 

[matubula]

Roughly it takes up a space of 33x33x62cm with hoses.

 

[Pete]

Thanks Matt that will fit a treat
Pete