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return pump

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by fmsill, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Im looking for a new return pump but dont really want to spend 4 to 500 on one. Im going to plumb a 65 gallon into my main system and i thought it would be nice to have 1 pump running everything, the return on my 210, my skimmer and the return on the new 65. Im currently useing bluelines but the one on my skimmer keeps acting up and i had to replace the one on my 210 abought 6 months ago because it was acting up. Needless to say i dont want another blueline because of that and the customer service sucks as well. 
    I need a pump that pumps at least 2850 gph. 1080 for my skimmer, 1270 for return on my 210 and i figure maybe 500 for my 65 return. It should be pressure rated as well. Ive been looking at reeflo and darts but their very expensive and im a little leary of them because they have alot of seals to leak. What are others experiences with these brands? Does anyone have a good used pump for sale?
     
  2. sblomgren

    sblomgren Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Reeflo is awesome!
     
  3. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    Well, the Darts can frequently be found inexpensively on RC which means that you can buy two and have a backup. When you have everything relying on a single pump, that's an important consideration. And if you have one blow a seal, just have another on hand. Yes, Reeflo pumps are known for that, but aside from that, they are awesome pumps.

    --AJ
     
  4. fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    AJ I agree if i bought one i was going to get a extra seal kit as well and maybe keep one of my bluelines around for a backup.
     
  5. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I might have a Maxijet 1200 lying around you can use!
     
  6. fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    are those pressure rated ha ha!
     
  7. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Probably not since my impeller cover keeps falling off...
     
  8. Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    Yeah I would go Reefflo. I've also found Gen X pumps to be cheap and reliable
     

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