low riderr
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anyone have experience with dc return pumps? kinda looking at the L1 from ecotech.
dc return pumps.
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I'm running the M1. Major complaint I've heard is heat. I don't do any fancy controlling with mine. On at 100%. That said, I'm not running any heaters at the moment.
I've seen some complain about the L1 but I'm not sure what the issue is. I range the waveline DC 6000 for a few years without incident or issue. A few good options out there.
I've seen some complain about the L1 but I'm not sure what the issue is. I range the waveline DC 6000 for a few years without incident or issue. A few good options out there.
I've read a smattering of complaints about pretty much every pump out there. The only issue I can think of is that some folks running them externally had overheating issues over some relatively high %.
I'm trying to use the Aquamaxx Magnus. I tried the 9000 series and it couldn't handle the head loss in my system. Marinedepot is working with me to upgrade this to a 12000 but they don't have it in stock right now. When I get that in, I'll be able to use the neptune flowmeter to assess its rate with about 13-15 feet of head loss.
With respect to the L1. MarineDepot gave me the option of any other pump. It came down to two. The Deepwater Aquatics line is also on my list because they have a controller coming out with a 0-10V DC input that can be used with my Apex. The L1 is absolutely not Apex compatible and you will have to resort to using a programmable outlet. I figured if that was the case, then I would go with the Aquamaxx DC 12000 which has exactly the same specs at a lower cost. The Aquamaxx 9000 model is extremely quiet and works great if you only have about 5 feet of head loss.
With respect to the L1. MarineDepot gave me the option of any other pump. It came down to two. The Deepwater Aquatics line is also on my list because they have a controller coming out with a 0-10V DC input that can be used with my Apex. The L1 is absolutely not Apex compatible and you will have to resort to using a programmable outlet. I figured if that was the case, then I would go with the Aquamaxx DC 12000 which has exactly the same specs at a lower cost. The Aquamaxx 9000 model is extremely quiet and works great if you only have about 5 feet of head loss.
Do you have an idea of what head loss and flow rate you are achieving. That is the real test for these DC pumps.
To be clear. I'm looking at the Aquamaxx Magnus VSB-120000 DC (sorry for the confusion).
https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMax...um_Powerheads-AquaMaxx-UJ94655-FIPHAD-vi.html
To be clear. I'm looking at the Aquamaxx Magnus VSB-120000 DC (sorry for the confusion).
https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMax...um_Powerheads-AquaMaxx-UJ94655-FIPHAD-vi.html
I'm liking the looks of that Waveline DC12000. If you have any knowledge of how factual the head loss vs flow rate figure is... that would be helpful I have an Apex VDM sitting in a box because I thought I needed it a few years back. I'd love to blow the dust of the box and use it.
How do you like it, I just unboxed it. I'm sure it's gonna be way better than my old jebao
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