need return pump recommendations. asap!

smokinreefer · #1 05-22-2013, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Speedwaves all the way, going to be running 4 - dc10000 & 2 - dc5000 on my new system............if I ever get it done that is.

You seem pretty set on speedwaves. Can you tell me why you chose them?

The Grizz · #2 05-22-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer

You seem pretty set on speedwaves. Can you tell me why you chose them?

Speedwave are amazingly quite and I love the variable speed control. I have one running externally and have never had any issue with it leaking at all. they are very reasonably priced as well compared to other pumps of the same size and do not produce as much heat or consume as much power either.

Son Of Skyline · #3 05-22-2013, 06:44 PM

My vote is to get another mag12, throw it in, and you don't have to think about it for another 8 years.

smokinreefer · #4 05-22-2013, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Skyline

My vote is to get another mag12, throw it in, and you don't have to think about it for another 8 years.

Hey aren't you supposed to be working? Lol

Funny, I have had that pump about 8+ years! Probably woulda lasted longer if I cleaned it once In a while!

As reliable as it has been, I would like something that doesn't create so much heat, and uses less electricity. This is for the tank at my parents house

mrhasan · #5 05-22-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer

Hey aren't you supposed to be working? Lol

Funny, I have had that pump about 8+ years! Probably woulda lasted longer if I cleaned it once In a while!

As reliable as it has been, I would like something that doesn't create so much heat, and uses less electricity. This is for the tank at my parents house

My vote is for speedwave too. Although this is my first return pump, I am happy with it since its DC, has variable speed and the 690gph model consumes only about 25w which is like less than half to comparable AC motors. Win

frizzo1983 · #6 05-22-2013, 09:15 PM

I have run 2 speedwave pumps for almost 2 months and am very happy with the outcome. Good adjustable flow for my return lines, dead quiet, great price, buy the large one and then if you want to upgrade turn it up. Just my opinion not sure the lifespan at this point but they appear to be well built.