fishguy306
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Thanks for the link and info! That is very useful, I'll have to do that when I get all the final plumbing set up.
Jebao DCP return pump?
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Thanks for the link and info! That is very useful, I'll have to do that when I get all the final plumbing set up.
I've been running a DCS9000 @ 90% for almost a year without any issues. I soak it in vinegar every 4 months (preventative maintainance) and it's been running near silence. The control that came with it runs really warm which has me concern. Seeing that the new DCP sine wave pumps comes with a new controller I like to try it out.
On Fish-street dot com they are bundling the DSP pump with a AQLink T-1 controller that seem to give you endless of control. Has anyone used this controller on their DCP or DCS pump? How do you like it?
On Fish-street dot com they are bundling the DSP pump with a AQLink T-1 controller that seem to give you endless of control. Has anyone used this controller on their DCP or DCS pump? How do you like it?
rushbattle
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I tried a replacement DCP-6500 and it was exactly the same 63dB SPL. How are you guys saying this is silent? It is plumbed in with silicone tubing and a silicone mat. The whine is heard clear across a 1660sqft house. At least the pump was cheap, but what a bummer.
ericarenee
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where did you buy it and can you post a image of the pumps sticker and the controller..
You can not hear mine run
fishguy306
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I'm going to bump this up with some new info and questions. My DCP-10000 has been running silently for several weeks now, no issues at all. Still not sure it moves the water claimed but I'm happy with it.
Second thing, I've been talking with Fish Street about the bigger models, the manual lists an 18000 and 20000 size. They had no idea bout the 20000, said it will not be coming to the US, however the 18000 they already have, they just haven't had a chance to update their site yet. They said it can be special ordered, it is about $180 if I recall correctly.
So my situation, I'm looking for a pump to push water up 5', over 5ish feet, then up again another 6'. At the top of the tank it splits via a "T", then over the top and into the tank, all with 2" pipe. The 18000 is about 4750 gph, any guesses what it would be putting out at roughly 15' of head? I'm looking for somewhere around 1500 gph.
I haven't seen any flow charts for these pumps, of any size, so I'm not sure how well they handle the pressure.
Second thing, I've been talking with Fish Street about the bigger models, the manual lists an 18000 and 20000 size. They had no idea bout the 20000, said it will not be coming to the US, however the 18000 they already have, they just haven't had a chance to update their site yet. They said it can be special ordered, it is about $180 if I recall correctly.
So my situation, I'm looking for a pump to push water up 5', over 5ish feet, then up again another 6'. At the top of the tank it splits via a "T", then over the top and into the tank, all with 2" pipe. The 18000 is about 4750 gph, any guesses what it would be putting out at roughly 15' of head? I'm looking for somewhere around 1500 gph.
I haven't seen any flow charts for these pumps, of any size, so I'm not sure how well they handle the pressure.
fishguy306
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Ok, need some thoughts. I opened up the second DCP-10000 tonight and hooked it to to some 1" pipe. At the moment it's just moving some media.
I have it on 100% however most of the time it's sitting at 65 watts rather than 80. Checked the pump itself and the controller, both list 10000 on them. I was wondering if it was the head from a 1" pipe but I wouldn't think as short of a run as I have would do that. My other pump is showing 80watts and it is pushing through two cartridge filters
I have it on 100% however most of the time it's sitting at 65 watts rather than 80. Checked the pump itself and the controller, both list 10000 on them. I was wondering if it was the head from a 1" pipe but I wouldn't think as short of a run as I have would do that. My other pump is showing 80watts and it is pushing through two cartridge filters
fishguy306
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Good lord that is beautiful
africangrey
Active member
wow how did you find the matching orange tubing or pipe flexible or bend.
Thank you!
Thats furniture grade PVC from formufit. I bent it using a metal spring and a heatgun. I did a few tests on crappy white to see my arc size and to create some more complex bends before I used it on my final pipes.
fishguy306
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I have not seen a 12000 model.
Fish Street does have the 18000 model in stock. I just gave in and ordered one, so we'll see how that is as well. I'm a little nervous as one of the pumps I bought isn't showing the correct watts, hoping it is just the pressure it has on it causing it.
I'm not sure if this 18000 will handle the head I'm going to put on it, but we will see I guess.
fishguy306
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Two updates. First, even with no head on it one of my DCP-10000 pumps will not get up to 80 watts. Amazon is sending me a new one, hopefully it works a bit better. Other three seem to be doing their jobs ok. All are silent, so happy about that.
Update two, I ordered from Fish Street the DCP-18000 over the weekend, it shipped Monday from Hong Kong and arrived today, Wednesday. I was pretty impressed about that. In any case, I'm still at work so I didn't want to fully unbox it, and I won't get to use it for a bit still, but I thought I would take some pics for anyone curious. Pen in a couple of them for a size reference.
Edit- Trying pics again, hopefully better this time
Update two, I ordered from Fish Street the DCP-18000 over the weekend, it shipped Monday from Hong Kong and arrived today, Wednesday. I was pretty impressed about that. In any case, I'm still at work so I didn't want to fully unbox it, and I won't get to use it for a bit still, but I thought I would take some pics for anyone curious. Pen in a couple of them for a size reference.
Edit- Trying pics again, hopefully better this time
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