External Filter, Second Hand Bargain?

[locust267]

Just found an 8 month old ex1200 about 30 miles from me, selling for £35.

I could wait (as I shouldn't really spend any more money), but do you reckon I'll come across another like it? (If I will then I'll wait as petrol money will be at least £5).

What should I be looking for when buying second hand?

 

[BigbruiserAl]

If it comes with all pipes and all media its a good buy, be carefull some people try rip you off saying you need to add sponges and there cheap when there are like £15 for tetratec 1200's. you can buy a brand new with warrenty for £85 so £35 with media is good

 

[Livewire88]

As long as the seller can prove the filter is only 8 months old, and in good working order you are on to a winner

As allready said tho if in doubt fork the extra ££ out for a new filter with 3 year warrenty.

 

[orandas]

£35 good price rrp £100

when u collect, test the motor head -feel the motor churning smoothly - its the most important part of the cannister.

That and the fact that its water tight.You may need ring seals / vasaline.

personally i wud bin the media & buy replacement - not worth the risk.

Or if u want to risk it, bleach or potassium permaganate it, and really rinse it out.

 

[Far2lively]

It it was me I would just save and buy a brand new one JBL's range are good many of my friends have them and have had no problems and there reall good value for money mine was £94 up to 300litre tank but you can get them much cheaper on zooplus.co.uk have a look

 

[locust267]

Thanks, I think the petrol will take it up to too much... maybe costing £45 total and I've seen brand new ones for £90 online.

I don't need it just yet, I already have an ex1200 so ideally would like the same to help with media buying etc, I'm going to be stocking cichlids, and am only 50% stocking until I can buy the new filter. Will keep an eye out for anything more local.

If anyone else is interested PM me and I'll send you his details, he's in Southampton.

 

[Fish are friends]

It seems like a reasonable buy but be careful not to get ripped off like i did. I saw a eheim 2213 online for £25 which i thought was a bargan so i bought it.. when i got home it was missing all the pipes, spraybar etc. i have since spent a further £36 on bits and the filter media.. then today i found a brand new on on an online shop for £44 complete with media...lets just say lesson learned!!

 

[Mowbz]

then today i found a brand new on on an online shop for £44 complete with media...lets just say lesson learned!!

Care to share

 

[Tizer]

yeah, link please.