Looking for a new external return pump.. random power outage. dead controller again
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joseserrano
Member
Why not go abyzz. I have a friend selling his back up a400
acesq
Premium Member
I have 3 RD230s running and have had controller problems with each of them over the years. (Sleif was very helpful, but nothing was free) The ones set to 0-10v control fry the most frequently. I now have them on a good surge protector which may have helped - the last fried controller happened a couple of years ago. But I wouldn't buy another one.
The next one that goes is going to be replaced with an Abyzz. That 10-year warranty makes it worth the extra money.
The next one that goes is going to be replaced with an Abyzz. That 10-year warranty makes it worth the extra money.
five.five-six
Well-known member
He isn't an outlier, I've heard several of these stories from several RD owners over the years.
AS far as UPS, APC is plenty good. You could go Eaton but don't need to. Even minuitman or Wbox are just fine for what you need, which is to protect your equipment and an hour or two of runtime.
You can PM me and I'll see what kind of price I can get you on a 2KVA Wbox, they are rather affordable and way more than you need.
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
Very sorry to read. I don't think it helps when most Royal Exclusive problems are scrubbed off their forum once resolved. its like they attempt to hide all of their problems. No pumps or controllers are perfect and we should all have a back up in place at the end of the day.
pga7602
Well-known member
So true about the backup. We have 2 on rotation that is always available and we switch them out like spare tires as we clean them. Because when you need it, it can't wait another day.
pga7602
Well-known member
You'll be surprise . I'm going on 3 years for jeabo. their pumps are solid. most likely the same manufacturer as other DC pumps with similar looks.
acesq
Premium Member
Check the flow curve for the jaebos. I tried one and it could not keep up with the RD3. I think I was getting maybe 1000 gph to the display with a long run and 5' rise using 1.5" pipe. It's only 105w compared to the 230 on the RD and the 200 on the Abyzz
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moondoggy4
Team RC
At MD Fluval SP6 for super cheap, they also have an impeller on sale, almost everyone I heard stated that the pump is too much for a 300-gallon tank, so it might work on yours.
scrapz
Saturation+100
Only complaint I have is that dinky power cord thats attached to it. Any askoll motored pumps will work; Fluval, Laguna, red Dragon,.:lol:
Yup...Sometimes same day on the shipping with Prime. Order in the morning and it's at the doorstep by the afternoon. Can't even get to the fish store that quickly for an emergency replacement.
moondoggy4
Team RC
^^^^ I used to have a GFI if you lost power it would not turn back on unless you pushed the button, this could save your pumps.
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