Anyone familiar with this return pump?

saber2th · Nov 23, 2015

Just wondering if anyone on here has or had this return pump or know any info on it? It's the Aqua Excel DC Pump DC-3000LV. Here's a link if interested. Thanks for looking!
http://www.tbaquatics.com/aqua-excel/aqua-excel-variable-speed-submersible-dc-pump-dc-3000lv/

FEATURES:

3000LV
High performance motor with innovation electronics
Energy saving- up to 50% than before
Six speeds/RPM variable
Very quiet operation
Used for saltwater and freshwater
No copper components
10-minute FEED mode (10 min. pause, then auto resumes)

TECHNICAL SPECS:

Model Input Output Watt Q.max(l/h) Head max(m)
DC-3000LV AC100-240V 50/60HZ DC 24V 2.5A 25 3000 3

steve&mari · Nov 23, 2015

Looks like average dc return pump I personally love the dc return pumps. Check jabeo dct pumps on eBay may save you some money.

saber2th · Nov 23, 2015

steve&mari said:
Looks like average dc return pump I personally love the dc return pumps. Check jabeo dct pumps on eBay may save you some money.

Thanks, I will looking into them!!

saber2th · Nov 23, 2015

steve&mari said:
Looks like average dc return pump I personally love the dc return pumps. Check jabeo dct pumps on eBay may save you some money.

Pump is for a 130 gal with a 50 gal sump/refugium with approx. 4-5' of head height, which size would you recommend?

steve&mari · Nov 23, 2015

Depends on the overflow and what it's rated at you want it to flow a little slower then the flow it can handle for noise reasons lol. That's a beautiful thing with the dc pumps they're ability to control flow better I use a 1300 gph pump on our 40 b with a 29 sump but it's only half way up and feeds 3 reactors without issues. Our overflow handles 1200gph I'm running about 720gph return flow.

acesfull44 · Nov 23, 2015

I have a Jabeo DC pump and would not change it out for anything!

Reefrookie220 · Nov 23, 2015

Jaebao dc12000

saber2th · Nov 23, 2015

Sounds like Jaebao is the way to go!! Looking at the info, sounds like a sweet pump!! Still have to buy an overflow box.
Thanks!!

Feet4Fish · Nov 23, 2015

Look at aqualink acrylic design products for the overflow box. Great guys and products.

saber2th · Nov 23, 2015

soffutt said:
Look at aqualink acrylic design products for the overflow box. Great guys and products.

I think I would need to get two of the 2110-Longs. Would the Jaebao dct-12000 be to strong to two of these overflows?

Dtackett · Nov 23, 2015

dc12000 means you never have to worry about upgrading your pump. just turn it down on the controller and youre good.

Feet4Fish · Nov 24, 2015

It should be fine for the two overflows.

saber2th · Nov 24, 2015

soffutt said:
It should be fine for the two overflows.

These overflows are rated at 550 gph, x2 would be 1100. So if the flow was to strong even at low setting, would I be able to put a inline valve to slow it down further? Or is that bad for pumps?