What return pump would u buy??

[Dearth]

I run a Mag 950 never had any issues with it in 18 months runs quiet and while it does run a little hot I take that as a bonus saves my heaters from over working themselves

[crimper]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I use a MAG 12 now in my 50g mixing barrel. It heats the water to 78. Works perfect -lol

Thanks for bringing this up, at least I have better use of this hummmm maker. Why didn't I thought about that? Dang!

[Skimmin]

I run a Jebao DCT 12000 at 100% on my 300 gal. Its been running since November with no issues. Super quiet and 85 watts at 100%. You could probably get away with running 60-70% and save some power too.

[CM125]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I use a MAG 12 now in my 50g mixing barrel. It heats the water to 78. Works perfect -lol

why didn't I think of this???

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by Skimmin

I run a Jebao DCT 12000 at 100% on my 300 gal. Its been running since November with no issues. Super quiet and 85 watts at 100%. You could probably get away with running 60-70% and save some power too.

Hey Skimmin, for my 165g (+55g sump) build, do you think I will need the DCT12000, or is that overkill? Maybe I can get away with one model down?

[e46er]

Originally Posted by vanreefer

I've had reeflo the past... Found them to be loud and also had a grafite seal go on me... New house with hardwood

i have 2 running and with the door on my stand i cant hear them over my light fans so it doesnt really bother me.
I have 1 that has the seal leaking but its 5 years old and seals are wear and tear items so its not an issue in the big picture. I also have the entire bottom of my stand lined with like 1/8 inch thick rubber and an alarm that lets me know when there is water in it. ($10 at any heating or plumbing company.) I hear you on the flooring tho I just laid all new flooring last year and would not want to do it again anytime soon.
I went through 3 different mag pumps and a couple impeller shafts in 2 years so i decided Id try the external pump route, and run reactors off the return pump and Id need some serious convincing to go back to submersible pumps.

[Scythanith]

Venotec Abyzz a200. Dead silent.

[vanreefer]

Originally Posted by Scythanith

Venotec Abyzz a200. Dead silent.

A bit out of my budget... Looks perty tho

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by rishu_pepper

Hey Skimmin, for my 165g (+55g sump) build, do you think I will need the DCT12000, or is that overkill? Maybe I can get away with one model down?

Brian, IMO overkill is good. Always better to have too much than too little. Plus you can always dial it down and/or tee off for reactors, chiller, etc.