Deltec mce600: anyone order from the UK?

nemo g · #1 05/05/2006, 01:57 PM

the pricing seems to be far better in the uk, although their shipping rates are unknown.

i dont know if there is an unseen hassle, ie, warranty, ac/dc current, or some shipping issue.

anyone with any experience??

olipug · #2 05/05/2006, 03:14 PM

Fortunately for me living in the UK, mce600's are cheaper but unfortunately for you they run on a different voltage, 240 here 110 in the states.

nemo g · #3 05/05/2006, 04:16 PM

i guess hoping they can swap out for a usa capable pump would be for naught, huh?

olipug · #4 05/08/2006, 10:47 AM

Not sure if that is possible, but cant see how a uk model would be that much different to a usa model. For reference I bought my MCE600 for about Â£190.

jmcmahon66 · #5 05/09/2006, 09:14 AM

There have been a couple of threads on RC about using a UK Deltec, and they indicated that it was not a good idea; something along the lines of the aquabee pumps do not run correctly even with a voltage converter. I asked Doug at the Deltec forum about it, and his response was the pump would burn out, and he does not sell pumps individually. 190 pounds is about $100 cheaper than a new MCE600 here, but after factoring in shipping and perhaps replacing the pump, I wouldn't advise it. JMO.

nemo g · #6 05/09/2006, 01:04 PM

i figured as much, but id rather have not leave "any stone unturned".

thanks