DC Pump Users

schooleyosis · Jun 8, 2014

Looking for some feedback on users of DC pumps here. I installed a Jebao DC12000 yesterday and the pump is a little noisy if you ask me. Coming from running a Mag18 and an EcoPlus 696 there is little to no vibration felt or heard from the DC pump. However, the thing sounds like a refrigerator compressor running, see/hear video.

Jebao DC12000 - YouTube

Any others experience this with their DC pumps or know if this is just a Jebao quirk?

I'm super happy with it, it's just a little noisier than what I expected. Huge improvement for noise and vibration over running two other pumps though.

ToXIc · Jun 8, 2014

My DC pump only makes noise if it's getting choked. I have it to the max and no sound but if I close off something on the manifold it gives off a humming sound.
Reduce the output and see if the sound goes away. Then turn it up when you add more stuff to your manifold.

bknapp · Jun 8, 2014

Mine is quiet, especially over the EcoPlus I first started with. Give it some time to build up its slime coat and it should quiet down. Mine sure as heck doesn't sound like that.

JustinC · Jun 8, 2014

I have never used the jaebo pumps, I do have an octopus dc return pump and I can hear some of the drive noise similar to that, but not as loud. Only a 1450gph pump though.

sawdonkey · Jun 8, 2014

I have the dc1200 and it is pretty much silent. Maybe yours is defective?

schooleyosis · Jun 8, 2014

Thanks guys. I'll give it some time and see. If anything maybe I'll take it out and take the impeller and magnet out and put it back together. That seems to do the trick with my WP's.

Baiggann · Jun 8, 2014

Mine has a slight hum but is tolerable

MounteeFrag · Jun 8, 2014

Mine went away after about a month. Love this pump!

schooleyosis · Jun 8, 2014

Good to know. Thanks for the info!

NeveSSL · Jun 8, 2014

I can't hear mine over the MJ1200 in my sump and its cranked all the way up. Its very quiet.

I just listened to the video... that almost sounds like your impeller isn't balanced or soemthing. I've got some extras if you want to try a new one to see if that helps. I'd take it apart and take a look at it if I were you.

Brandon

schooleyosis · Jun 8, 2014

Thanks Brandon. I was going to ask you if I could get one and try it.

schooleyosis · Jun 8, 2014

Took the impeller and magnet out and the magnet has a small chip taken out of it. Not sure if that is the issue but I'm thinking it is slightly out of balance as Brandon stated. Will get a new one and see what happens

ReeferBean · Jun 8, 2014

I would go with a reef octo or waveline if you want to get another. Why waste the money again on a jabao?

Aqua fire/medic · Jun 8, 2014

I have the reef octo dc3500, it's dead silent

NeveSSL · Jun 8, 2014

Because they're all made in the same factory and an impeller is $10. Why spend 4x more for a different name?

Brandon

ReeferBean · Jun 8, 2014

NeveSSL said:
Because they're all made in the same factory and an impeller is $10. Why spend 4x more for a different name?

Brandon

Customer service would be one reason... different controllers... but yes I have also read that.

ReeferBean · Jun 8, 2014

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schooleyosis · Jun 8, 2014

NeveSSL said:
Because they're all made in the same factory and an impeller is $10. Why spend 4x more for a different name?

Brandon

Exactly. And neither the Diablo or the Waveline would fit in my return section. The cases are bigger on those two models.

ReeferBean · Jun 8, 2014

I did try one but I've since switched to a fluval sp4. Good luck with whatever you decide.

poolkeeper1 · Jun 8, 2014

NeveSSL said:
Because they're all made in the same factory and an impeller is $10. Why spend 4x more for a different name?

Brandon

I've had a Waveline and Octopus and Jabao and they are not the same pumps, May be made in the same factory but are different. Everyone i had was dead silent though just were not all created equal IMO
Bill