Head to head
EHEIM universal 300 vs EHEIM compactON 1000
Our pick
EHEIM universal 300
Return Pumps
Why this one
- Install the universal 300 underwater or outside the water, whichever placement fits your sump and plumbing.1
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What EHEIM compactON 1000 offers
Install the compactON 1000 underwater and use its mechanical flow control when you need to reduce output.2
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | EHEIM universal 300 | EHEIM compactON 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Flow rate | 300 l/h3 | 1,000 l/h4 |
| Mounting | Both1 | Submersible only2 |
| Hose fitting size | 11 mm3 | 16 mm5 |
More details
| Specification | EHEIM universal 300 | EHEIM compactON 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum head height | 1.2 m3 | 1.4 m (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)5 |
| Power draw | 5 w3 | 15 w (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)5 |
| Adjustable flow | Not published | Yes2 |