Neptune Systems COR Pump

eschulist · Aug 18, 2017

Look what just came in the mail!

Today myself and a bunch of other Neptune Systems Insiders (Beta Testers) started receiving the COR pumps. Both COR15 and COR20s are being tested. Those with the 20s will do both Apex Connected and Standalone mode. Those with 15s are Apex only with just a single 1Link cable.

I will try to answer any question I can / allowed to. Otherwise be on the lookout for more detailed specifics from Neptune very shortly.

pugcrush · Aug 18, 2017

Nice! I guess they'll announce a release date finally at macna.

Sabellafella · Aug 18, 2017

eschulist said:
Look what just came in the mail!

Today myself and a bunch of other Neptune Systems Insiders (Beta Testers) started receiving the COR pumps. Both COR15 and COR20s are being tested. Those with the 20s will do both Apex Connected and Standalone mode. Those with 15s are Apex only with just a single 1Link cable.

I will try to answer any question I can / allowed to. Otherwise be on the lookout for more detailed specifics from Neptune very shortly.

No way!!!

hybridazn · Aug 18, 2017

Very nice! I look forward to updates!

iemsparticus · Aug 18, 2017

Max GPH and head height?

Water Dog · Aug 18, 2017

Curious as to what the current draw is for each pump as well.

Achilles · Aug 18, 2017

iemsparticus said:
Max GPH and head height?

+1 . I am very interested in the specs on this pump!

boozeman27 · Aug 18, 2017

me too! Wondering how quiet it is. I hate the whine on my L1

pelphrey · Aug 18, 2017

Tagging along! My COR20 is awaiting the install!

blkhwkz · Aug 18, 2017

Mine is sitting in the box waiting for some plumbing parts to arrive.

Sabellafella · Aug 18, 2017

pelphrey said:
Tagging along! My COR20 is awaiting the install!

Nice please make a video on it. Could i use this pump without the new apex?

blkhwkz · Aug 18, 2017

Sabellafella said:
Nice please make a video on it. Could i use this pump without the new apex?

COR15 requires an Apex and 1-link. COR20 is standalone or Apex, has it's own power supply.

Flameback Pair · Aug 18, 2017

Sabellafella said:
Nice please make a video on it. Could i use this pump without the new apex?

It will work with Apex Classic. I think the 15 needs a 1link connection and the 20 just needs an Aquabus connection.

Mrx7899 · Aug 18, 2017

Figures I wait and wait for it to come out I finally give in and buy a new return pump and then they finally release the core.

eschulist · Aug 18, 2017

Mrx7899 said:
Figures I wait and wait for it to come out I finally give in and buy a new return pump and then they finally release the core.

Haha. I pretty much did the same. My entire system upgrade was waiting for the COR, after it was taking so long I went with the DCP-5000 they are very similar sizes and gph. I'll see how the compare very quickly.

Mrx7899 · Aug 18, 2017

eschulist said:
Haha. I pretty much did the same. My entire system upgrade was waiting for the COR, after it was taking so long I went with the DCP-5000 they are very similar sizes and gph. I'll see how the compare very quickly.

Yeah I picked up a skimz dc return pump quiet pro 4.0 really like it, but depending on the price of the core I would put the skimz in my 50 gallon cube.

eschulist · Aug 18, 2017

Those asking about the differences between the 2 models.

COR15 is Only 1Link. That is the only way it can be connected. So you need a 2016 Apex with an EB832, or a classic/jr with the 1link module. The 15 is rated at 1,500 gph at zero head. There currently isnt a head height curve that I know of.

The 20 is 2,000 gph at zero head. Can be ran standalone using the included power adapter. An aquabus cable is included to connect it to your apex as well to control and monitor other functions. 1Link connection is not possible with the 20.

Both pumps are the same size and include the same fittings. 1" input slip coupling, 3/4" output slip coupling (what I have shown in my photos) and a larger 1 1/4" slip union. The larger union is recommended to get the most flow out of the pump.

Sabellafella · Aug 18, 2017

blkhwkz said:
COR15 requires an Apex and 1-link. COR20 is standalone or Apex, has it's own power supply.

Well thank you =)

Sleepydoc · Aug 19, 2017

Looking forward to more details as well.

The 24 accessory ports are 30 w max. I don't know if the 1link ports are the same or not, but looking at the cables, I wouldn't expect they could run too much more.

A true head loss curve would be nice, as well as info on noise and heat production.