Isn't that absurd? As much as you pay already they can't make an affordable option.
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I'm going to be using my 1st EcoTech products soon. I can't bring myself to buy their lights but with the powerheads and pumps there's nothing else on the market that will do what I want. Well, there are regular pumps that will work for the closed loop but the cost is double or triple the price of Vectra's.
I'm going to make a battery backup with a deep cycle battery of all these pumps. I'd need four or more of the Ecotech units and the cost to make one on a deep cycle will be at or less that of one of theirs. It will also last a lot longer.
Yeah, there is a great youtube vid on how to make your own battery backup buying parts directly from ecotech. You can save $100's if you're making multiple. I got one included with my ecotech buyout from Thi, so I just ordered a replacement battery from Amazon for $36 since the current one is going on 3.5 years.
I'm planning on backing up four MP60's and two L2's. The only thing I need to buy from Ecotech is two 36v booster cables for the L2's.
All six pumps will run for hours on the one deep cycle battery.
This diy mp40 cable extension is a pain!!! Crimping each connector is a pain!!! To make one cable, I would say it took me 40 min. Lol.
Tested and works with mobius and manual control. Took way longer than I’d like to admit on one. Hopefully the next 9 would be easier and I can list them for sale to recoup some cost. Had to buy a special crimper... ugh..
Tested and works with mobius and manual control. Took way longer than I’d like to admit on one. Hopefully the next 9 would be easier and I can list them for sale to recoup some cost. Had to buy a special crimper... ugh..
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Ya that looks like fun.... It is amazing the things we will do for our hobby
Will do, second one went by much quicker. I’ll have a few done tonight.
No pain no gain
OH MAN!!! I am so excited, I'm shaking. So, my overall career goal is to be a Buyer. However, when you work at Costco and there are hundreds of talented employees and positions come around only every 10-15 years, the chances are very rare. Well, a few weeks back, I was invited to apply for a position. Mind you, this position is invitation only. Last week, go the interview, I think it went well, but considering how many talented people out there chances are still pretty tough. Today... I get the call. I just got promoted to Costco Buyer!!! Career goal met!!
That's awesome! I used to know a manager at the Duluth Costco. He always said it was a great company to work for. Congratulations on the promotion, or at least the new position!!!
Congrats bro. What is a Costco Buyer?
Pretty sure it's a Purchasing position with them. So when you go in to by toilet paper or paper towels now you've got the man to yell at. :babycry:
Simplest explanation is that everything you see at our stores, a Buyer is responsible for sourcing it, negotiating terms, marketing, etc. for consumers to purchase. Of course its quite a bit more complex.
Congrats!
So we'll be seeing reefing equipment and marine livestock at Costco soon?
