Flippers4pups
Fins up since 1993
I'm sure what I suspect isn't the only issue.
Another Jebao Pump Failure
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I'm sure what I suspect isn't the only issue.
I have 6 jebao powerheads and in 3 years only 1 has died. Even then it was something I could have fixed, but I had a spare, so I didn't bother.
I don't love them, and I would like to try ecotech, but at 4x-5x the price and imo a really crappy warranty for the price, I just can't bring myself to spend the extra $$$.
FWIW I wouldn't use one as my return, I prefer Sicce.
I don't love them, and I would like to try ecotech, but at 4x-5x the price and imo a really crappy warranty for the price, I just can't bring myself to spend the extra $$$.
FWIW I wouldn't use one as my return, I prefer Sicce.
Metasyntactic
Community Member
I run a Jebao return and a wavemaker and love them. I remember when I first put in the return, my bf called me downstairs because he couldn't hear my return pump anymore and was worried it had died. The pump is just dead silent. I'm not saying they're the greatest quality on the market but they have been consistent for me and even if they failed on me every year or so, I'd still buy them because the return on your money is just too good.
BigAsh
Active Member
I was advised by my LFS when I purchased a Simplicity return pump (looks very similar to a Jebao) to run it in acid every six months to remove calcium deposits. They said that DC pumps use smaller clearances than AC and are more susceptible to seizing due to obstructions. If this is correct then some of the Jebao return pump failures could be a result of not being cleaned properly.
PhreeByrd
Active Member
I find it hard to understand those who defend ripped-off technology or intellectual property because it saved them a few bucks. I'm not picking on Jebao in particular, because the practice is rampant in Chinese business and manufacturing. We don't see them so much in the USA because of tight import rules and patent laws, but products like Chinese-made counterfeit iPhones or designer handbags are for sale everywhere in Asia for pennies on the dollar. It's not a big secret, either. Everyone knows what the whole scene is about, but most people choose not to support it.
As for Jebao, I've not yet seen a Jebao product that is an original idea. I'm not even sure they have an R&D department in the company. Every Jebao product I've seen is a ripoff of somebody else's legitimate product. Often there are some minor cosmetic changes to help fool the eye, but fact is that any Jebao product is pretty much just a ripped off, cheapened, dumbed-down version of somebody else's successful product. Personally, I would not support them, even if the original, genuine product is much more expensive.
As for Jebao, I've not yet seen a Jebao product that is an original idea. I'm not even sure they have an R&D department in the company. Every Jebao product I've seen is a ripoff of somebody else's legitimate product. Often there are some minor cosmetic changes to help fool the eye, but fact is that any Jebao product is pretty much just a ripped off, cheapened, dumbed-down version of somebody else's successful product. Personally, I would not support them, even if the original, genuine product is much more expensive.
scottedontknow
Well-Known Member
Jeabo pumps are great but you must keep up on basic maintenance. I’ve been running them for years and I still have yet to encounter an issue. On the other hand I’ve had my MP40 drivers got bad not once but twice also my m1 went completely dead after only 5 months running. Yes ecotech has top notch customer service but paying the prices we pay for them they should last years before crap goes wrong. I fully understand that is is just my experience and that it’s not the norm but still.
scottedontknow
Well-Known Member
Lol that’s not a thing, maintenance is ALWAY necessary regardless of the make.
Retro Reefer
Slow and steady wins the race!
I have had excellent results with jabeo Wavemakers, hate to admit it but this RW4 has been running 24x7 for 3 years without cleaning! It’s slowed down a little but still works like a champ, I have it in a AIO and the way I routed the cable makes it difficult to remove.. I also have the new OW series and they are so quite you cant hear them at all
PhreeByrd
Active Member
I suppose that's true. Maybe at 10 years I'll need to do some maintenance. Or maybe it will be at 15 or 20 years. But then, that's not your point, is it? What is your point?
