DC Pumps: Ecotech vs. Royal Exclusiv vs. Abyzz

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

Well one thing for sure, ecotech vectra is bad.
I tested my L1 vectra that is suppose to be 3100gph, on my 5 feet 1" return pipe flow reads 380gph on 100% setting.
I hooked my old syncra 4.0(900gph) flow jumped to 550gph.
Super disappointed with the performance of such a pricey pump.\

Ashish Patel · Jan 10, 2019

You sure its not in need of a factory reset? I have the M1 it moves water like WHOA

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

I do not think so. But I can try that.
How do you do factory reset?

TheRealDmorty217 · Jan 10, 2019

Get on the website and download the manual. Did you calibrate the pump? I can say without a doubt the L1 is not a great pump for many reasons. I’m on my 4th one in 3 years because they keep failing. Thankfully the customer service is top notch

TheRealDmorty217 · Jan 10, 2019

Make sure the pump was calibrated. You can download the manual from their website. I can assure you the L1 is not a great pump by any stretch of the imagination. I’m on my 4th one in 3 years but thankfully customer service is next to none

TheRealDmorty217 · Jan 10, 2019

Sorry for the double post

Oldreefer44 · Jan 10, 2019

owned 2 of the 3. Red Dragon was great. Vectra lasted about 4 months then quit.

TheRealDmorty217 · Jan 10, 2019

I currently have the RD3 230w and the Vectra L1 while by no means even close in price comparison, the RD3 has never given me any trouble

Epic Aquaculture · Jan 10, 2019

The Vectra's are garbage. I had one fail (controller) right before leaving town for 2 weeks. Had a backup pump that I set up, but if it happened the next day I would have come home to a mess. I'll never use one again. I now have an Abyzz A100 and LOVE it. Well worth the money for the peace of mind with the 10 year warranty.

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

TheRealDmorty217 said:
Get on the website and download the manual. Did you calibrate the pump? I can say without a doubt the L1 is not a great pump for many reasons. I’m on my 4th one in 3 years because they keep failing. Thankfully the customer service is top notch

I have done all that my friend. I been a reefer for 12 years and went through every pump there is from Ac to DC. My personal conclusion without a doubt that vectra line up is absolutely horrible. 100$ pumps better than their L1 not to mention lower sizea..

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Chilli · Jan 10, 2019

SawCJack00 said:
The Vectra's are garbage. I had one fail (controller) right before leaving town for 2 weeks. Had a backup pump that I set up, but if it happened the next day I would have come home to a mess. I'll never use one again. I now have an Abyzz A100 and LOVE it. Well worth the money for the peace of mind with the 10 year warranty.

in my tank is the A100 also running. I love it!!!! a very strong heart in system!!! it runns in my red sea reefer 250 with 44% - 19Watt.

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

TheRealDmorty217 said:
I currently have the RD3 230w and the Vectra L1 while by no means even close in price comparison, the RD3 has never given me any trouble

How do you like the red dragon line up? I only have it only bubble king skimmer but never used them for return. Am trying to decide between RD and abyzz..

ksed · Jan 10, 2019

I believe running 1inch line is restricting the pump far to much. These don’t do very well with head pressure. Not sure but I believe it needs a minimum of 1.5 inch.

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

ksed said:
I believe running 1inch line is restricting the pump far to much. These don’t do very well with head pressure. Not sure but I believe it needs a minimum of 1.5 inch.

Naah, 1" can handle 1000gph with gravity no pressure. It can go up to 2500gph with pressure.
I agree with you, based on my testing, vectra collapses under any head pressure. The flow they advertise is if the pipe is flat lol.
Once u add head pressure. Every foot take so much off your flow..what a horrible marketing trick.
Royal execlusive or abyzz, they give you real data. Such a shame.

Saveafish · Jan 10, 2019

You all can give me 500$+ and I'll paint a jebao to match and you'll be super happy with it.

ksed · Jan 10, 2019

Ohashimz said:
Naah, 1" can handle 1000gph with gravity no pressure. It can go up to 2500gph with pressure.
I agree with you, based on my testing, vectra collapses under any head pressure. The flow they advertise is if the pipe is flat lol.
Once u add head pressure. Every foot take so much off your flow..what a horrible marketing trick.
Royal execlusive or abyzz, they give you real data. Such a shame.

Interesting. I’ll give it one last shot. Lol
How about a week power supply?

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

ksed said:
Interesting. I’ll give it one last shot. Lol
How about a week power supply?

I doubt it, power supply would work or not work. Cause it supply fixed DC voltage, so unless the issue is current is being limited which I highly doubt it..
If that's the case Thu still indicate poor quality product ha ha

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

Saveafish said:
You all can give me 500$+ and I'll paint a jebao to match and you'll be super happy with it.

Ha ha ha, would have done better job I think...ha ha ha

road_runner · Jan 10, 2019

Actually now that am doing more research, it look like vectra have had a rough road.
Many are complaining that the pump is melting from internal heat...very common complaint...omg I cannot believe I went with this pump.
I was so biased with my vortechs I though ecotech products are all good...
Well....