Submersible Pump Recommendation

[Patow]

Can anyone recommend a heavy-duty submersible pump that I could use for a return pump?

I'm going to have significant headloss (approx 10-15ft) on my new setup, and my current Quite One 3000 just isn't going to cut it anymore. I want something that can really move some water.

I plan to have a ball valve on my return line, so the pump has to be designed to allow me to dial it back without compromising life expectancy.

Thanks!

 

[JStorey]

Ocean Runner. Quiet, economical and work great.

 

[sassafrass]

Ocean- runner's add quite alot of heat in my experience Danner magdrives have worked for me for 4 years on one tank and 3 years on my 150, never a problem

 

[sassafrass]

Or if money is not an issue Red Dragon can't be beat great flow and dead quiet they are made by royal exclusive

 

[patsfan1130]

I've used Mag for over 10 years. never, ever let me down.

 

[Patow]

Do you guys think the Danner Mag Drive 36 would be under/overkill for my setup?

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1466800

 

[Jay180reef]

+1 vote for the Mags, quiet and reliable.

 

[AZDesertRat]

The large Mags are about your only choice. I hope your system is going to be big because they are very big pumps, not very energy efficient and will create lots of heat in the water. I would recommend an external higher head pump for your system they are better designed for conditions like that.

 

[Jay180reef]

and +1 for a Reeflo external

 

[sassafrass]

Reeflo now makes their pumps with cheap seals that start leaking in about six months and the motor looses power in less than a year .They USED to make very good pumps.And we used to use them on all our tanks, never again.

 

[Jay180reef]

Really.....so when my Snapper fails in T minus 3 months, what external pump would you recommend sassafrass?

 

[crvz]

I would have said eheim, but I dont think they make one that's enough flow for your application. I'd buy a magdrive, I've used them often in the past.

 

[Patow]

Ended up getting a magdrive 3600GPH. Should provide sufficient flow with the headloss I'm expecting.

Thanks for all the help!

 

[celano]

Good choice. Cheap and reliable. What more could you ask for in a submersible return pump.

 

[sassafrass]

I know I sounded like I have a reasentment at reeflo but on my tank at home 2 darts failed in less than 1 year and at work a barracuda ,a snapper ,and a 6 darts failed in approximately one year. We switched over to red dragons they are powerful ,silent , effecient ,and expensive but well worth the money