We covered this new Tunze Silence pump back from Interzoo, but now it is finally available at Tunze (Pronounced “Toon-zah”) dealers. Interestingly as Tunze was revealing this pump at the show, so was Sicce under the name Syncra Silent. They look identical and most of the parts, namely the motor are likely to be the [...]
We covered this new Tunze Silence pump back from Interzoo, but now it is finally available at Tunze (Pronounced “Toon-zah”) dealers. Interestingly as Tunze was revealing this pump at the show, so was Sicce under the name Syncra Silent. They look identical and most of the parts, namely the motor are likely to be the same. It is of course not beyond Tunze to modify parts such as bearings, shafts and magnets. Especially since they recently ditched the Sicce PSK2500 skimmer pump in favor of a new Tunze OEM pump.
There are two models, one that pushes 634gph @ 30w (1073.020) and the larger version that pushes 792gph @ 42w (1073.040). The performance chart for the 634gph 1073.020 model is on the left, with the 792gph 1073.040 model on the right.
The Sicce Syncra Silent also comes in two models, the 2.0 and 3.0. The 2.0 is said to push 568gph @ 35w and the 3.0 714gph @ 48w. These numbers are obviously different than those listed by Tunze. Either Tunze has modified the pump in someway or Sicce has not compensated for U.S. 60hz difference. My guess is a combination. The above wattages are at 120V and 3w higher then those listed for Italy. As a comparison, here is the Sicce Syncra Silent, photo by Danillo Ronchi (Be sure to check out his blog, for an Italian perspective on reef aquaria).
Here is what Sicce has to say about the Syncra Silent Pumps:
“Thanks to Sicce’s 35 years of experience, Syncra Silent are equipped with a synchronous motor and an advanced rotor which makes the pumps 100% silent.”
Some companies are seeing value in these whisper quiet touted pumps. Oceanlife a new Italian manufacturer clearly shows this is their pump of choice. The Reactor and Skimmers shown in the rendering below were also shown at Interzoo along with their carbon dosing / bacterioplankton line off additives. A relatively new and unknown company, don’t be surprised if you see Oceanlife outside of Italy, as well as other blogs covering the line after getting word here.
