Speed wave DC pump quit working

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by lastlight

These pumps simply are not reliable. It's too bad because they put out some nice flow for 80ish watts. I still am not sure what to replace mine with.

Agreed I hate them with a passion but once you go DC I find it's hard to go back. I picked up the new 12000 in hopes the improvements continue past the power supply and controller.

[mark]

Since similar are the Wavelines as unreliable?

[Proteus]

Originally Posted by mark

Since similar are the Wavelines as unreliable?

From my understanding the waveline, speedwave and diablo are all from the same manufacture

[The Codfather]

Originally Posted by mark

Since similar are the Wavelines as unreliable?

My waveline has been solid. Year and a half, no problems.

[Jakegr]

My Waveline has also been problem free for over a year.

[wreck]

Yikes I almost bought one last month but decided to waiy bc my mag 7 was still chuggin along.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by mark

Since similar are the Wavelines as unreliable?

Same pump, a few people seem to goop luck so far but everyone I've had, waveline or speedwave, has had an issue whether with the power supply, controller or pump itself. I've also seen the amount of returned product at some retailers that sell them and its substantial enough to suggest I'm far from alone. To add to it it appears Waveline doesn't seem to deal with some dealers anymore making it pretty painful for warranty.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Agreed I hate them with a passion but once you go DC I find it's hard to go back. I picked up the new 12000 in hopes the improvements continue past the power supply and controller.

What is the 12000? Is that waveline? My issue is the impeller seizing and it doesn't appear to be precipitation on the bearings. I always have to manually turn the shaft in my hand a few times to loosen it. I do soak in vinegar for a few min too but I'm always in a hurry to get my system back online.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by lastlight

What is the 12000? Is that waveline? My issue is the impeller seizing and it doesn't appear to be precipitation on the bearings. I always have to manually turn the shaft in my hand a few times to loosen it. I do soak in vinegar for a few min too but I'm always in a hurry to get my system back online.

Yeap new waveline DC12000, hoping issues are fixed and related to a gen1 thing. This time I made sure I bought it from a retailer that should be able to warranty if needed.