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Old 10-16-2011, 05:51 AM
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I'm about 12' horizontal, 10' vertical, 1.5" line

Started with a March 6 series (a big noisy beast, would of had no problem with the 60'), switched to Iwaki MD70 (great pump, no seals, easy 2000gph) now using a Barracuda (little quieter and a little less current draw than the Iwaki). Still in the box is a Velocity T4 (same as PS4, told they're silent, concern is flow will be around 800gph).

Had also considered a Dart. Was trading e-mails will Reeflo and they figured a Dart with a modified impeller I could probably get 1000gph.
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So I'm leaning towards a Snapper/Dart Hybrid, what do yo guys think? and the run will probably only come out to about 40ft or so.
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Old 11-13-2011, 01:53 AM
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friendly bunch at Reeflo, I'd e-mail your layout (pipe size, vertical/horizontal run lengths, number/types of fitting etc) and see what they think for max flow.
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+1 for great reeflo service, they sent me new bearings/seals because i emailed and asked what oil to use on the seals, and i even told them i got the pump second hand.
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Old 11-14-2011, 05:34 PM
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So I emailed them and they suggested the new blow hole BH1450. Has anyone tried this pump? and where can a guy find one?

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adjustable speed, mag drive, dead silent, small footprint, and only loses 40% flow at 20' of head pressure, and 20% at 10'. Seems like a dream pump, it'll be interesting to see how these things work.

Never heard of them before this though, seem cool. You should be our guinea pig :P
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Old 11-29-2011, 05:53 AM
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So I got the BH1450 today and finished running the lines to the basement. This is a nice pump, its tiny, adjustable and I cant even hear it running. I am running it on the middle setting right now, and just by sight it is flowing about the same as my old pump I had in my stand.
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