Gyre problems, multiple gyre's

rockworm · Mar 19, 2017

Here is my experience with the Gyre. I have 2 x xf150, 1 x xf130 and one xf250. First, one of the Maxspect xf150: I purchased this when it first came out and the unit has had the wires split at the motor housing and I dare not use it anymore. Given that I bought this when it first came out, I expect the manufacturer to say the warranty has expired, even though it is a know problem. The second xf150 that I purchased, about 6 months ago, had a have a malfunctioning controller replaced after 3 months. Now I have to replace the rotor bushings every 3 months because they wear out so fast.

The xf130 that I have will not run in pulse mode, but will run in all other modes, so the controller is not working properly. I gave up trying to fix it and don't expect anyone to help.

The xf 250 is about 4 months old and the ceramic shaft broke off within the motor housing so it will not function properly. I am currently running one side, of the two, due to the damaged shaft.

I am extremelely disappointed in the gyres and personaly feel that the quality control and durability significantly lacks. I bought 4 different units and each of them has had significant problems that should not occur with any significance. Unfortunately, I live in Canada and see no where that I can get appropriate recourse. I have wasted hundreds of dollars on Maxpect Gyres and will not recommend them to any one who asks.

Macdaddynick1 · Mar 19, 2017

A buddy of mine had a problem with the wire and they sent him a new motor the next week. I am not sure but I think it's worth calling them and asking. On your second point I just got a 3k from coralvue and it seems to already have problems, with the noise and rattling when starting up. So I feel your pain.

anthonys51 · Mar 19, 2017

I have the mp60 for 4 months no issue. Only thing was reeflink wasn't taking to one mp60. Emailed them they responded in a day. Gave me instructions and video how to update softwAre. It's fixed. I know they are almost double the gyro. But no a technology moron like myself. Who can barely change a light bulb they are worth it

Txdragonslayer · Mar 19, 2017

I went thru ecotech, wav, and gyres before I went and settled on the silent, (actually silent, not marketing " silent") TUNZE stream pumps are solid ND last for ever, best customer service, although I should give ecotech proper customer service props too.

My opinion tunze are a staple and are often over looked with the "latest and greatest"

anthonys51 · Mar 19, 2017

Sheldon Jessup said:
I went thru ecotech, wav, and gyres before I went and settled on the silent, (actually silent, not marketing " silent") TUNZE stream pumps are solid ND last for ever, best customer service, although I should give ecotech proper customer service props too.

My opinion tunze are a staple and are often over looked with the "latest and greatest"

Tunze are great. But not really suited for wave makers ?

rockworm · Mar 19, 2017

anthonys51 said:
Tunze are great. But not really suited for wave makers ?

I do have Tunzes as well. I have two 6101's and two 6055's. I have been using them for 6+ years in various tanks. They are in my 400 along with a Gyre 150 and 250.

wkscott · Mar 19, 2017

rockworm said:
Here is my experience with the Gyre. I have 2 x xf150, 1 x xf130 and one xf250. First, one of the Maxspect xf150: I purchased this when it first came out and the unit has had the wires split at the motor housing and I dare not use it anymore. Given that I bought this when it first came out, I expect the manufacturer to say the warranty has expired, even though it is a know problem. The second xf150 that I purchased, about 6 months ago, had a have a malfunctioning controller replaced after 3 months. Now I have to replace the rotor bushings every 3 months because they wear out so fast.

The xf130 that I have will not run in pulse mode, but will run in all other modes, so the controller is not working properly. I gave up trying to fix it and don't expect anyone to help.

The xf 250 is about 4 months old and the ceramic shaft broke off within the motor housing so it will not function properly. I am currently running one side, of the two, due to the damaged shaft.

I am extremelely disappointed in the gyres and personaly feel that the quality control and durability significantly lacks. I bought 4 different units and each of them has had significant problems that should not occur with any significance. Unfortunately, I live in Canada and see no where that I can get appropriate recourse. I have wasted hundreds of dollars on Maxpect Gyres and will not recommend them to any one who asks.

Whaaat? You bought 4? I gave up on this crap after 2 and went back to my MP10s. "Fool me once..."

rockworm · Mar 19, 2017

wkscott said:
Whaaat? You bought 4? I gave up on this crap after 2 and went back to my MP10s. "Fool me once..."

Multiple tank syndrome. [emoji5] The gyres were bought over time but all the problems appeared over the past three months.

tygger · Nov 19, 2017

Do they have a U.S. customer service number? Looks like the power supply on my 2 month old xf23o just stopped working.

Fritzhamer · Nov 19, 2017

anthonys51 said:
Tunze are great. But not really suited for wave makers ?

I use mine for wavemaking. I can get an almost two inch wave with a single 6055 in a 90 gallon. I have them programmed through the apex to alternate and run at different strengths throughout the day. I also switched the housings to the wide flow 6095 housings and get a much more diffused flow.

Clownfish!22 · Sep 15, 2018

my control panel malfunctioned so that it only works on the setting I had been using orignally, no warrenty for that, next ne pump itself is way to complex and nothing stays together or comes aoart like your usual pumps, not worth it at all.

Clownfish!22 · Sep 15, 2018

Fritzhamer said:
I use mine for wavemaking. I can get an almost two inch wave with a single 6055 in a 90 gallon. I have them programmed through the apex to alternate and run at different strengths throughout the day. I also switched the housings to the wide flow 6095 housings and get a much more diffused flow.

its going to malfunction, watch out!

Fritzhamer · Sep 15, 2018

Oh no, they are rock solid. I’m pretty sure Tunze invented the wave maker, it was a large box with a pump in it. They’ve since ditched the box and the controller makes the wave without the need for the box.

I’ve never actually had a Tunze pump die on me. I think the longest I’ve owned one was five or six years. I typically clean them once a year and they run like tanks.

Centerline · Sep 16, 2018

I hear about problems with these pumps from time to time but it hasn't been my experience. I have 3 of the 250s, 4 of the 280s and a couple of the 150s in a box. The only problem I have had was when the first came out the controler for the 150s stopped working and then a few days later started working on its own again. I have had zero problems with the xf series. One thing I do that might help some other folks it to use a little bit of pure silicone lub on all of the parts when I first get the units and when cleaning them. Makes everything come apart and go back together very easily.

JMM744 · Sep 16, 2018

I have two icecap3k gyres and no issues other then having to update the controller due to screen reading backwards. Update fixed it. One has been running about 18 months. Other is just in use but going strong. Very little whine from them.

MTBake · Sep 16, 2018

JMM744 said:
I have two icecap3k gyres and no issues other then having to update the controller due to screen reading backwards. Update fixed it. One has been running about 18 months. Other is just in use but going strong. Very little whine from them.

I use an Icecap 3k as well. The display is upside down but not all the time

Does the update fix that? Not really an issue. Just kinda bugs me.