CL Pump recommendations - energy savings

[Hookup]

I'm currently running two Gold Series Hammerhead Reeflow pumps for my CL system. All things considered these are 380w pumps x2 x 24hrs a day... and basically chewing my hydro bill to the point that I think i'm under surveillance for a grow-op..

I'm looking for a pump that has similar flow 5000gph and higher, and has a much better power consumption.

Price is always a factor, but I've heard rumors of some super-pumps in the $2000-$3000 range and that's not out of my budget...

Would definitely go 3phase and use a VFD to get an over-all lower average consumption using my GHL as a controller/head unit.


Please list any recommendations as I know very little about external pumps other than Reeflow pumps!

 

[pmrossetti]

I don't think there are lower wattage pumps for the money
2 closed loops!

wow, for a 180.I would have done an 80 watt Eheim 1262 and a few mp40s or a few Tunzes, 30-40watts each max. total 200 watts.

But what do I know?

 

[Hookup]

check my build thread and you'll see why the Eheim + MP40's didnt work.

 

[pmrossetti]

beautiful tank and beautiful family. i understand now. could you reduce flow and use, say, 2 darts-135w each? and use something like these:

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1684

i have to say though, as a safety consultant,all those holes in the bottom of a tank made me cringe!! :twitch: could never live with it. would use Tunzes anyway!!!!!!

love to that wonderful family.