Jebao DC pump size
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I have a dc3000 in my biocube. I would go with the DC 9000. Is a DC pump with a controller. If it has to much flow you can dial it back with the controller.
I have the DC 12000 and the flow and head pressure is not anywhere close to what they state. So I would go with the 12000 and run it at 30 or 40%. IMHO
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I meant to say get the 12000. You can always run it lower like previously mentioned.
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I would go with the 12000. They are quite capable of running at a lower speed. Like Brett said, I think they are overrated on output.
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I love my jabeo dc return pump. I would go with the 12000.
seth the wine guy
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I agree. Performance is nowhere what they claim. I would place this pump in the "garbage" category but will have to see how long it lasts first. Only been using it a month. So, as of now, I'd classify these pumps in the "soon to be garbage" category.
Seth,
I'm not sure I would call it garbage. Other than it running well below stated flow rates mine has performed flawlessly. Having the flow adjustment control works out great for me. But, like you said well have to see about the long term performance. Just my 2 cents.
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I Just looked at my PayPal receipt for my dc12000. Purchased on 10/14/2013 still running strong. Just perspective of longevity.
I also cleaned it for the first time last month, because I'm negligent and my plumping doesn't serve easy to get to it LOL!
I don't know how to tell if its under rated or not but as far as flow for your 180 I would get the 12000 and dial it back as others have suggested, they really do get very slow on the flow on the lowest setting. Then you always have the capability of turning it up if needed plus I would think running a bigger pump at lower speeds then running a smaller pump at higher speeds would have less noise due to RPMs.
I also cleaned it for the first time last month, because I'm negligent and my plumping doesn't serve easy to get to it LOL!
I don't know how to tell if its under rated or not but as far as flow for your 180 I would get the 12000 and dial it back as others have suggested, they really do get very slow on the flow on the lowest setting. Then you always have the capability of turning it up if needed plus I would think running a bigger pump at lower speeds then running a smaller pump at higher speeds would have less noise due to RPMs.
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Yea I don't really understand the garbage statement with everyone pretty darn satisfied with their pump. I mean it's a pump and it moves water from the sump to the tank, slows down, speeds up and stops to feed. It does it everyday of the week, for months now. And Seth...like a bic, when done, just throw it away and buy another one.:shades:
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I totally agree I'm just busting seth's hump from another thread. Trying desperately to encite another one of his priceless analogies:yes:
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I had an old truck that I used to tow my boat to the lake each week. It was old and worked but it wasn't as fuel efficient as I would have liked. Especially when not towing the boat.
I decided to get a new truck with some nice bells and whistles and better fuel efficiency. I go to the dealership and tell them it needs to be powerful enough to tow my boat. The dealership shows me a truck and says it has twice the power of my old truck and can pull the boat without issue.
I drive the truck home and hitch up my boat. Guess what? It can't pull the boat. Therefore, despite the variable speed this or that, it's garbage because it can't do the job it claims to do.
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<li>I replaced a Mag 9.5 with the DC12000.</li>
<li>With 10ft of head pressure the Mag 9.5 claims 450gph</li>
<li>With 10ft of head pressure the DC120000 claims ~1200gph</li>
</ul>
I measured the gph before with the Mag 9.5 and after with the DC12000. The Mag 9.5 was actually pushing ~10% more gph!
So, THAT my friends, is why it's garbage. Performance claims are stretched all the time. This is flat out lying.
I decided to get a new truck with some nice bells and whistles and better fuel efficiency. I go to the dealership and tell them it needs to be powerful enough to tow my boat. The dealership shows me a truck and says it has twice the power of my old truck and can pull the boat without issue.
I drive the truck home and hitch up my boat. Guess what? It can't pull the boat. Therefore, despite the variable speed this or that, it's garbage because it can't do the job it claims to do.
<ul>
<li>I replaced a Mag 9.5 with the DC12000.</li>
<li>With 10ft of head pressure the Mag 9.5 claims 450gph</li>
<li>With 10ft of head pressure the DC120000 claims ~1200gph</li>
</ul>
I measured the gph before with the Mag 9.5 and after with the DC12000. The Mag 9.5 was actually pushing ~10% more gph!
So, THAT my friends, is why it's garbage. Performance claims are stretched all the time. This is flat out lying.
