Master recirculation pumps

[pecan2phat]

Hi Roger,

Quick question on your Master recirculation pumps.

I utilize 2 Reeflo Darts on my system (one dedicated for a closed loop and one as a return that manifolds to two tanks and a inline chiller) and at first was quite content with these pumps.

Now I notice that they are failing more often (seals, bearings) and is getting to be a PIA. Even though they are within the 3 year warranty, it still cost me $25 to ship it to them and they end up replacing it with a refurb pump.

I wanted to know if any of the pumps (specifically the 1073.140), is equivalent in gph & head pressure as the Reeflo Darts that I am using.
Truth be told, I could use a little more umph on the return side since the chiller is zapping at least 800 gph of flow from the setup.

I'm not asking to compare products, just need to know if I can safely replace my Darts with a Master recirculation pump without losing any flow or head pressure.

Thanks,
Warren

 

[BreadmanMike]

Warren,

I would also suggest shooting moonpod a pm on these pumps. I know he purchased one of them and was doing a comparison to see how it matched up to a red dragon pump he was also running.

His thread

 

[pecan2phat]

Thanks for the link Mike.

According to moonpod,
An RD12 outflows a Reeflo dart and the Tunze outflows the RD12 so I'm thinking that I'm good to go.

 

[radone]

Warren interested in how these work for you. Kinda surprised from Moonpod's review though. I'm looking for quiet with the flow of a dart or a little more.
Please post if you decide to go this route and how it works for you