gwalkerss Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hello all, I need some info on which pump has worked or will the best for me! I am moving and will be changing up my system. I am moving the sump to the basement and going to plumb it up to the next floor and will need a pump with the power to do it. It will be running a 150g reef. It will be appx 15-18 feet travel up, with appx 4 90degree or 2 90degree and 2 45degree bends.... please let me know what you would think would be the best and the appx price!! I would only like a NEW pump! Thanks all Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kshack Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I used a Reeflow Barracuda for my basement sump. Sump was on a stand, so I only had to go up 12 feet. I had to throttle down the pump because it was too much flow full on. Try to use spaflex if possible...can make a gentle bend which cuts down on loss. Need 11/2 or 2" for the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I agree with Kshack for the barracuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Check this badboy out: http://www.mdminc.com/SEQChooseYourPump.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxx155 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I recommend anything Reeflo. I currently run 2 Barracudas and 2 Darts on my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 +1 for the barracuda or anything Reeflo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 If you don't mind changing out the seals yearly, go with a Reeflo. If you don't want to have to change out seals, go with an Iwaki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hey Jon! Doesn't the Reeflo provide marine abrasive seals? I have been running my Dolphin 5600 as a close loop and have not changed my seal in 5+ years and hasn't leak or have any salt creek. The seal is about $100 but well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 If you don't mind changing out the seals yearly, go with a Reeflo. If you don't want to have to change out seals, go with an Iwaki. Good thing they have a 3 year warranty Ive never had problems with the seals...hmmm.....(scratch) I would say though I think a pressure rated Iwaki might work better with that much head. Is it just for the return?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Good thing they have a 3 year warranty :)QUOTE] Seals are not covered. It's regular maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Hey Jon! Doesn't the Reeflo provide marine abrasive seals? I have been running my Dolphin 5600 as a close loop and have not changed my seal in 5+ years and hasn't leak or have any salt creek. The seal is about $100 but well worth the money. Hey stranger! 5+ years? That's pretty good. Is that the pump you got from Steve? For $100 it better last that long. I'll have to look into those. I have changed out at least 10 seals on sequence/dolphin pumps in the last few months at the store. The factory seals don't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Good thing they have a 3 year warranty :)QUOTE] Seals are not covered. It's regular maintenance. Really? I guess I have never had one go out to test it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead77 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have a huge frickin' Dolphin pump. Turns out my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I bit off more than I can chew. Ryan can attest to what a monster this is. I'd like to get $90- exactly what I paid for it. It comes with a new set of seals too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Yup... I bought 2 from him when he changed to Sequence pumps. The seal is the key to the motors not leaking. The marine abrasive seals are made of a harder compound that will not scratch from the smaller particles. Hey stranger! 5+ years? That's pretty good. Is that the pump you got from Steve? For $100 it better last that long. I'll have to look into those. I have changed out at least 10 seals on sequence/dolphin pumps in the last few months at the store. The factory seals don't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have a huge frickin' Dolphin pump. Turns out my eyes are bigger than my stomach and I bit off more than I can chew. Ryan can attest to what a monster this is. I'd like to get $90- exactly what I paid for it. It comes with a new set of seals too. Which pump is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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