Recommendations on DC pumps not controlled by outside controller.
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So you are OK with a small control box?
If so, I am now using 6 total Simplicity DC pumps on some of my systems. They are a tad higher in price vs a comparable Jebao, but have US based support and a 3 year warranty.
Oldest is 6 years at this point and still chugging along just fine. (Just had to go and say that lol).
In regards to their support, it is lifetime and they have been good to me so far. Was cleaning my 1600 I have on my frag tank, dropped the impeller while walking, stepped on it and broke it. Called them to order a replacement and they just sent me one for free. It was snail mail, but I am not complaining.
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HuduVudu
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Yes, absolutely. Just tired of manufacturers trying to connect everything to phones.
Are these the pumps you are refering to?
Pumps - Simplicity Aquatics
Learn more about the Simplicity DC Pumps and see why they are a top choice for both fresh and saltwater aquariums.
www.simplicityaquatics.com
LOL ... my kind of pump.
Bonus.
Thank you so much @Eagle_Steve for the recommendation.
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HuduVudu
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Are these the EFlux pumps?
eFlux 6009 DC Flow Pump (1050 GPH)
The Current USA eFlux DC Water Pumps are a completely controllable, quiet, powerful, and compact return pumps that can be installed inline or external on marine or fresh water systems. Features Soft start gently ramps pump to speed Controllable, adjustable flow rate Quiet operation Up to 65%...
www.bulkreefsupply.com
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Are these the EFlux pumps?
eFlux 6009 DC Flow Pump (1050 GPH)
The Current USA eFlux DC Water Pumps are a completely controllable, quiet, powerful, and compact return pumps that can be installed inline or external on marine or fresh water systems. Features Soft start gently ramps pump to speed Controllable, adjustable flow rate Quiet operation Up to 65%...
Yes that is it.
They are.Yes, absolutely. Just tired of manufacturers trying to connect everything to phones.
Are these the pumps you are refering to?
Pumps - Simplicity Aquatics
Learn more about the Simplicity DC Pumps and see why they are a top choice for both fresh and saltwater aquariums.
LOL ... my kind of pump.
Bonus.
Thank you so much @Eagle_Steve for the recommendation.
Currently using them on
45g custom frag with about 6' total head,
7' nem tank with about 5' total head,
7' mangrove/macro lagoon with about 9' total head,
180 with about 9' total head
40b coral QT with 4-5' total head
macro QT 90 with only about 3' total head.
None are turned all the way up, as they are all oversized for the systems.
To show you actual size to some things you are probably familiar with.
From the 2 tanks in the fish barn that share the same sump. Ignore the dead corals. Those are stags I trimmed and fed to the starfish in the sump. Couldnt give it all away and general stars needed to eat lol. They will also be recycled into the calcium reactor when it needs to be reloaded lol.
For size reference, the sump is 100g rubbermaid tub, those are simplicity dc 3200 pumps and the skimmer is a reef octo 200 int.
From the 2 tanks in the fish barn that share the same sump. Ignore the dead corals. Those are stags I trimmed and fed to the starfish in the sump. Couldnt give it all away and general stars needed to eat lol. They will also be recycled into the calcium reactor when it needs to be reloaded lol.
For size reference, the sump is 100g rubbermaid tub, those are simplicity dc 3200 pumps and the skimmer is a reef octo 200 int.
BanjoBandito
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Simplicity, avail on saltwateraquarium.com
BanjoBandito
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AJsReef
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Abyzz, Red Dragon and Varios get my vote. If it fits the budget, Abyzz hands down.
JGT
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Couple years. Haven't had to service it yet. I have the SDC 9.0 in a basement sump pumping up a floor and about 8 feet over to 8 outputs running at 85%. It's WiFi. Here's some info on the pump, app and controller:
Key Features
| SYNCRA SDC 3.0 - 6.0 - 7.0 - 9.0 | CONTRALL | CONTROLLER |
| WET & DRY Application | FREE DOWNLOAD of ContrALL APP | Included Direct controll of the pump |
| Hose fittings included | ALERTS for: 1. Blocked rotor 2. Dry running 3. Loss of signal | 5 Preset modes - All the modes can be 100% customized according to the user's needs |
| Self cleaning impeller | Water temperature sensor | ECO - 7 hour preset at a customizable lower flow rate |
| Thermal protection to prevent overheating | Syncronize and customize setting for each individual pump connected | MODE - 5 pre-set modes to create different water movements |
| Rubber feet | PAUSE - 10 min pump stop which can be programmable at any time | |
| Ceramic shaft | Magnet support | |
| 24 V - transformer included |
