Update to the EcoTech Marine Battery Backup Recall
A few weeks ago we discussed the recall involving the cables connecting the wireless VorTech pumps to both Ecotech Marine and IceCap, Inc. battery backups. Initially, EcoTech Marine would handle all of the recalls involving their new battery backup, while IceCap would be handling the recall for the original, older style backup. However, to reduce [...]
EcoTech Recalling Cable on Battery Backup
EcoTech Marine and IceCap, Inc. are voluntarily recalling the Battery Backup cables for the EcoTech Marine and IceCap Battery Backups, with each company handling recalls for their respective products. The issue arose only on the VorTech pumps operating with the Wireless Wave Driver. This includes all MP40w pumps equipped with the WWD and any MP40 [...]
Neptune Systems AquaBus WXM for EcoTech VorTechs
In a previous article we introduced the VorTech Interface for Neptune Controllers, technically called the AquaBus Wireless Expansion Module (WXM). They can now officially be pre-ordered from Neptune Systems, will retail for $124.95, and will be available April 12th. Below is a little more information from the manufacturer’s website.
EcoSmart Upgrade How To Video
Here’s an instructional video from EcoTech Marine showing how to upgrade your VorTech MP40w to the new EcoSmart driver. The upgrade is apparently simple. The only tools required are a flathead screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. Once the old MP40 has been disassembled, simply detach the cable from the old driver and attach it to [...]
EcoTech EcoSmart Vortech Rebate Offer
We recently introduced the new EcoSmart Driver, and now it appears that there’s a manufacturer rebate offer for MP40w Gen 2 owners who purchased their pump(s) in 2010 and want to upgrade to the new driver system. The rebate is for $25, reducing the total cost of the upgrade to just $50.
New EcoSmart Modes and Visualizations
Continuing on with our update of the new EcoSmart drivers from EcoTech Marine, we focus now on the new flow modes. The new EcoSmart driver introduces us to two brand new modes, the EcoSmart Nutrient Transport Mode and the EcoSmart Tidal Swell Mode, each with very detail descriptions and visualizations below. In addition to the [...]
EcoTech VorTech EcoSmart Video
Since EcoTech Marine has inundated us with a ton of new information about their new EcoSmart Drivers, we’ll be breaking up their new product release into a few articles. This update includes a video of how the new EcoSmart Driver will work, as well as how it now looks. The EcoSmart Driver sports many new [...]
EcoTech VorTech EcoSmart Driver
EcoTech Marine has informed us that they are releasing a new VorTech EcoSmart Driver. This new driver is an upgrade for existing Wireless Wave Drivers and will be included on all new VorTech pumps (starting this Spring). The wireless range will be increased, several new modes will be introduced, and the MP10 will now have [...]
EcoTech Marine Parts Store Now Online
A couple of weeks ago we wrote about the new EcoTech Marine Parts Store that was announced. Well, today it officially launched. The Parts Store is full of every gadget and gizmo that could possibly fit on your Vortech MP10, MP20, or MP40w.
EcoTech Marine To Launch Online Service Parts Store
EcoTech Marine announced yesterday, via email, that it will be opening an online service parts store where customers can purchase parts for the wildly popular Vortech pumps. Initially, the service store will only offer the most commonly ordered parts, but over time the store will add more to its collection. EcoTech Marine president Tim Marks [...]
