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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: gcalvus on December 19, 2014, 06:09:24 PM

Title: linear air pump
Post by: gcalvus on December 19, 2014, 06:09:24 PM
I'm looking to buy a new linear air pump I have the LPH from
jehmco but I'm looking at the Alita's from Ken's Fish. Is there
anyone that has the Alita and can comment on them.

Thanks
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Stan M. on December 19, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
I have a Al-60 love it.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: spas on December 19, 2014, 06:56:21 PM
I have the Alita AL-15A and it is the quietest air pump I have ever owned!  Extremely powerful and is silent!
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: jimbob on December 19, 2014, 08:17:54 PM
If your LPH is wearing out there are repair kits available for them.
Title: Re: linear air pump parts
Post by: jimbob on December 19, 2014, 08:24:50 PM
http://www.septicsolutions.com/SepticAirPumpRepairParts/MedoPistonRepairParts.html
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Regalblue on December 19, 2014, 08:55:12 PM
Altia AL-60 here... bought it used & it lasted almost three years before it needed a rebuild. 
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Ron on December 19, 2014, 09:12:40 PM
Altia AL-60 here... bought it used & it lasted almost three years before it needed a rebuild.
Don't mean to be a drag, but how long should they last before a rebuild? 3 years doesn't sound like very long.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Regalblue on December 19, 2014, 10:12:28 PM
Altia AL-60 here... bought it used & it lasted almost three years before it needed a rebuild.
Don't mean to  be a drag, but how long should they last before a rebuild? 3 years doesn't sound like very long.
it's recommended to rebuild once a year.  But, IMO Just keep a rebuild kit on hand.

Either way it lasted almost three years for me & who knows how long it was going for the previous owner.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: GrizzlysDad on December 19, 2014, 10:16:02 PM
Owned both....prefer the Alita.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: gcalvus on December 20, 2014, 08:45:44 AM
thanks for the information everyone 
Title: Re: linear air pump parts
Post by: gcalvus on December 20, 2014, 08:52:41 AM
http://www.septicsolutions.com/SepticAirPumpRepairParts/MedoPistonRepairParts.html
thanks Jim the pump is working good I need to upgrade for more air
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: jcunningham0295 on December 20, 2014, 01:09:56 PM
I perfer Alita.  I bought both the size LPH and Alita and ended up liking Alita better.  I currently have three Altina running.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: gcalvus on December 20, 2014, 02:02:49 PM
thanks Josh
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: JG on December 23, 2014, 09:30:44 PM
I have the Alita AL-15A and it is the quietest air pump I have ever owned!  Extremely powerful and is silent!
Was wondering how many filters or other outputs you can operate on the 15A? I'm still looking for a pump to handle filtration for about 12 20G longs and breeder boxes and was wondering which Alita is best suited.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Regalblue on December 23, 2014, 10:55:23 PM
Altia AL-60 here... bought it used & it lasted almost three years before it needed a rebuild.
Don't mean to  be a drag, but how long should they last before a rebuild? 3 years doesn't sound like very long.
it's recommended to rebuild once a year.  But, IMO Just keep a rebuild kit on hand.

Either way it lasted almost three years for me & who knows how long it was going for the previous owner.

 Rebuilt my AL-60 last night.  It's manufacturing date is 2008, so if the previous owner did not rebuild it, then it lasted 6yrs.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: jcunningham0295 on December 24, 2014, 07:25:18 AM
I have the Alita AL-15A and it is the quietest air pump I have ever owned!  Extremely powerful and is silent!
Was wondering how many filters or other outputs you can operate on the 15A? I'm still looking for a pump to handle filtration for about 12 20G longs and breeder boxes and was wondering which Alita is best suited.

I have a 15A right now running 10 outlets with no problem and I take one on the road with me that runs 12 without any issues.  Depends on placement I think.  Mine running 10 is pushing upward from the floor and if I had it up I am thinking I could get more out of it.
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: gcalvus on December 24, 2014, 08:44:25 AM
Blair how many outlets does your AL-60 run?
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Regalblue on December 24, 2014, 11:47:57 AM
Blair how many outlets does your AL-60 run?

IIRC - it's 47 (I know it's at least 44)
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: gcalvus on December 24, 2014, 12:16:39 PM
thanks
Title: Re: linear air pump
Post by: Regalblue on December 24, 2014, 01:20:42 PM
You're welcome