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Topic: Large AC/DC Return Pumps

Posted By: kmtfishchannel
Subject: Large AC/DC Return Pumps
Date Posted: February 27 2018 at 6:17pm

What brands do you guys recommend for Large AC or DC Return pumps that can push in the 3,200+ GPH and that is internal/submersible? What do you guys use and how long have you had them? Also have you ever done any maintenance on them?

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Posted By: redleader
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 10:01am

I have a Jabao DC pump and really like it, it has been running 3 months.

Prior to the I have used rio pumps.

I like the flow control you get with the DC pumps, you get a lot more control and don't have to use back pressure to solve for to much mater, you just turn the pump down.

I only have the return line being fed off of the pump, I'm not running anything else on it.

I'm running my old rio to power my reactors.

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Posted By: Krazie4Acans
Date Posted: February 28 2018 at 10:14am

Are you looking for that flow at zero head height or at tank height? I think the only DC pump I have seen that will do that amount at height are teh Abyss series of DC pumps. I haven't used them personally but I do know people that have been using them for over a year and really like them.

I use the Jebao DCT series of pumps and have been for about 3 years. I have had to replace one in that time but they are great on power usage and less costly than other brands so having a spare is less of an issue.

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