Iwaki vs. Reeflo

Feet4Fish · Nov 25, 2015

Will be purchasing either the Iwaki MD-100RLT or Reeflo Yellowtail in the next 48 hours? Love to hear which you all think is better. Using it for return from basement sump with 17 feet head and manifold with three peripherals.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 25, 2015

I've not used a Reeflo, and not the 100 RLT, but I've had three Iwaki pumps (55RLT and 2 of the 40 RLXT) pumps running continuously for 20 years.

Feet4Fish · Nov 25, 2015

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
I've not used a Reeflo, and not the 100 RLT, but I've had three Iwaki pumps (55RLT and 2 of the 40 RLXT) pumps running continuously for 20 years.

Thanks Randy! I have always thought Iwaki were built like tanks!

NeverlosT · Nov 26, 2015

The Iwaki's, especially the Japanese motor ones run forever and you also dont have to worry about the shaft seals starting to leak like you do with the Reeflo. The Reeflo on the other hand uses MUCH less power. Check the wattage of each pump.

I have owned several of both, and my new build is either getting an Iwaki or a new DC pump like a speedy or an Ecotech Vectra L1. The DC pumps being controllable and very quiet are super attractive.

Anyhow, I think your choice boils down to cheaper to run and requires more frequent maintenance, or set it and forget it but pay a bit for power!