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[JMLenke]

I am pretty sure that the 90's are what is killing the flow. I know computer side that you want to eliminate or limit to absolutely minimum the amount of 90's that you use and in the case of the 501 the intake has 1 and the outlet has 2.

I am tempted to take the one I have on order in with me to HD and find some alternative parts for it.

[Spine]

I have a Zoomed. Initially mine was level with the tank but that was way to much flow, stuff was blowing all over the place. I added longer hose and dropped it down about 2 ft.
It's working better now with the extra head pressure. I'd still like a little less current but I'm going to leave it like it is for now.
Check your impeller and double check for trapped air.

[Jeff120]

So the zoomed is better then the Toms?

[JMLenke]

I have not found any complaints about the zoo meds blowing hoses etc..

I have found multiple complaints about the Toms.

[Cristy Keister]

My only complaint with the Zoomed filters is that they are noisy (loud hum). I haven't tried a Toms filter, but I was impressed with Rick Dotson's Tom filter - it was very quiet.