quietest return pump?

Bblinks · #1 07-11-2012, 06:42 PM

red dragon will be the top of the list for its quiet operation, tunze is next inline, eheim 1262 a bit lower flow but it reliable and quiet. I know there are more pumps out there that fit the bill but those are the three I have used and are extremely happy with them.

Jakegr · #2 07-11-2012, 06:56 PM

The reviews of the RLSS DC5000 say it is very quiet. I'm not sure where to get it in Canada though.

mseepman · #3 07-11-2012, 07:16 PM

reef supply canada dot com has those available. Nick is good to deal with as well.

MarkoD · #4 07-11-2012, 07:22 PM

I'm looking at power consumption a for pumps. How can some pumps get 200gph with 90 watts while others use 200 watts for 2000gph

mseepman · #5 07-11-2012, 07:26 PM

I believe the biggest difference is between A/C versus D/C control. The Red Dragons, etc...have always been good power savers versus the output.

MarkoD · #6 07-11-2012, 07:31 PM

So the dc pumps are more efficient?

sphelps · #7 07-11-2012, 07:42 PM

Pump efficiency is based on many things like the type of motor, bearings, impellers and overall design. Red dragons use high quality motors, special ceramic bearings and are designed for the specific purpose. Many other pumps are just modified utility pumps or from other applications where efficiency is not of high concern. The RDs are also quiet as a result of being balanced better so they produce very little vibration which also adds to efficiency. I use a RD pump and you can hardly tell it's on even when used externally. I don't have any complaints but I think before I would invest in another one I would consider the much cheaper water blasters which seem to have similar design and specs.

Jakegr · #8 07-11-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

reef supply canada dot com has those available. Nick is good to deal with as well.

Thanks! I plan on getting one soon.

Yes, DC pumps very efficient. The DC5000 I believe uses 40 W at 1320 GPH.

ensquire · #9 07-11-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakegr

The reviews of the RLSS DC5000 say it is very quiet. I'm not sure where to get it in Canada though.

Mine is very quiet and only uses 40 watts at highest setting. But you would need to go to the DC10000 to get the flow your looking for.

badAZZlars · #10 07-11-2012, 07:43 PM

I'm happy with my water blaster pump. Quiet and low wattage.

http://www.conceptaquatics.ca/index....0w-pump-1.html