Need some pump opinions

laserjim

laserjim

Another Day In Paradise
Right now I'm using the Reeflo dart 3600gph on my 265. Think I could do well with the Snapper 2600gph? Trying to save some electric bill. I think it should be enough flow for the return. could always add a power head. Just looking for some thoughts.
 
How much less does the snapper draw? Honestly I think it would take a long time to save enough on electricity to cover the cost of a new snapper. What are you running for lights? That is my biggest power user. My lights run 9.1 amps.
 
installman said:
How much less does the snapper draw? Honestly I think it would take a long time to save enough on electricity to cover the cost of a new snapper. What are you running for lights? That is my biggest power user. My lights run 9.1 amps.
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Running 2 of these 2080 IT., Love my lights.

http://www.ajmreefled.com/#!programmableunits/cy5i

The Dart is 150W and the Snapper 100w. I have the tank built into my living room wall, the back of the tank is in the bedroom. My room gets hot , The dart really throws off some heat.
 
Nice lights. According to reeflows website restricting the flow on the dischrge side of the pump will reduce the watts consumed as well. I do not know how much though, but less watts should equal less heat right? Do you get good growth with those leds? I am thinking of switching to led at some point as my halide/vho setup draws a ton of power and is making my ac work harder as well.
 
Maybe I could get the Dart Gold and run a manifold to my reactors. Wouldn't help much on the heat though. I guess if it aint broke don't fix it . . :)
 
installman said:
Nice lights. Do you get good growth with those leds? I am thinking of switching to led at some point as my halide/vho setup draws a ton of power and is making my ac work harder as well.
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I haven't really had them going that long to tell, I keep screwing around with everything. lol
 
Water runs 2ft to left return then up 3ft. Runs 5ft right to right return then up 3 ft. I haven't really calculated it.
 
From my quick calculation. 50w different run for a year at an average of $.10 per killawatt hour seems about average for the area. is $43 saving in power per year so just over $3 per month.

If my calculations r correct and I think they r. I rounded off to nearest dollar
 
rogergolf66 said:
From my quick calculation. 50w different run for a year at an average of $.10 per killawatt hour seems about average for the area. is $43 saving in power per year so just over $3 per month.

If my calculations r correct and I think they r. I rounded off to nearest dollar
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I think your right Roger, I think I'm going to buy the new Dart gold , That way I'll have a spare. Then just run a manifold to feed my other reactors. This will get rid of a couple power cords. :) and clean up the sump. I calculated about 50 a month in electric. Not that bad really. Its the heating of my bedroom that bothers me. Its about 5 degrees hotter than the rest of the house. Back of tank is in the bedroom and front in the living area.
 
I would think the temp is from the water being 80 deg keeping to room warmer. The dart golf runs cooler then the regular
 
Your right Roger, I think the water has a lot to do with it. Kinda like the Gulf works with beach area temps. Might be out of luck, I do like the looks of the new gold pumps.
 
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