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3000 GPH @ 20' of head - What pump am I buying ?
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Great advise!!!! Look what I found
Yeah I kind of knew it was dead but not that dead
Is the pump now working ok? I am a bit concerned because I suspect that the motor is drawing a lot more current than it should be. You might want to check out the amperage with a Killawatt meter before putting it back into the system.
Hi there - if it was me, I would use the below pump.... It's made by Pentair and was designed for pools. It's variable speed, fully programmable, very quiet, < $1300 at most places, and will pump 2000 gph at about 40ft of head pressure (double you your requirement) at about 2/3 full speed. It is modeled after the Sta-rite Max-E-Pro - my FAVORITE pump when I was installing pumps /automation. These lasted roughly 15 years before needing new shaft seals, and another 5 yr after that. EXTREMELY easy to service, self priming, external, and comes with pre filter. The metal lock ring is part of the beauty of the design - no bolts to unscrew or rust. Posts available at most local pool stores... Has been in production for ~ 20 years. Amazing pump - I'd take a peek.
www.pentair.com
Buy here : Pump curves in the users manual, near the end.
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IntelliPro® VSF Pump
Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Pump is a variable speed and flow pool pump that uses dual-technology design for efficiency, savings and performance. Learn more.
Buy here : Pump curves in the users manual, near the end.
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed Pump - P6E6VS4H-209L - INYOPools.com
Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro Pool Pump
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HC MATERIALS? Is the seal saltwater designed ?Hi there - if it was me, I would use the below pump.... It's made by Pentair and was designed for pools. It's variable speed, fully programmable, very quiet, < $1300 at most places, and will pump 2000 gph at about 40ft of head pressure (double you your requirement) at about 2/3 full speed. It is modeled after the Sta-rite Max-E-Pro - my FAVORITE pump when I was installing pumps /automation. These lasted roughly 15 years before needing new shaft seals, and another 5 yr after that. EXTREMELY easy to service, self priming, external, and comes with pre filter. The metal lock ring is part of the beauty of the design - no bolts to unscrew or rust. Posts available at most local pool stores... Has been in production for ~ 20 years. Amazing pump - I'd take a peek.
IntelliPro® VSF Pump
Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Pump is a variable speed and flow pool pump that uses dual-technology design for efficiency, savings and performance. Learn more.
Buy here : Pump curves in the users manual, near the end.
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed Pump - P6E6VS4H-209L - INYOPools.com
Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro Pool Pump
What is HC materials? The pump volute/body is cast fiberglass with SS components (standard). Yes, seals /pump is designed for saltwater use. The pool, from a chemical standpoint, is much more harsh than our aquariums. I believe seals are graphite + ceramic (standard non-mag-drive seals).
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You might have luck at mouser.com finding a replacement capacitor. I've done it for other electronics parts by searching for model numbers and specs seen on the side there.
Great advise!!!! Look what I found
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Thank you for the advise, I will do that. I think I have made my choice to jump to MRC R6100 on both my returns. probably pulling the trigger today.Yeah I kind of knew it was dead but not that dead
Is the pump now working ok? I am a bit concerned because I suspect that the motor is drawing a lot more current than it should be. You might want to check out the amperage with a Killawatt meter before putting it back into the system.
Pumps | MRC America
www.mrcamerica.com
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Cool. Interested in those pumps. Let us know what you think of them!
Thank you for the advise, I will do that. I think I have made my choice to jump to MRC R6100 on both my returns. probably pulling the trigger today.
Pumps | MRC America
Looks like a good choice. I think that your demands exceeded what Reeflo could supply. The MRC 6100 seems much better suited for this job.Thank you for the advise, I will do that. I think I have made my choice to jump to MRC R6100 on both my returns. probably pulling the trigger today.
Pumps | MRC America
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I went with the HydroTek MRC 6100 pumps and love them, very well built, quiet, and run way cooler.
Running right at the advertised pump curve rate of 2400 @ 20' of head pressure.
I would highly recommend these pumps, in a few months they are releasing a size largger, then in under a year they will introduce another even larger one. If I remember correctly, the next release is going to be the 9000.
Pumps | MRC America
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Specs
Dimensions: 24″ x 16″ x 16″
Max Flow: 6,100 GPH
Water inlet size: 1.5″
Water discharge size: 1.5″
Max Head: 23′
Max Power: 344 watts
Max Current: 3/1.5 Amps
Voltage: 115v/230v 60Hz
Motor HP: 1/3 HP
Motor Enclosure: TEFC
Cordset: US 8′
Trees Planted: 1
Warranty: 60 months
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I went with the HydroTek MRC 6100 pumps and love them, very well built, quiet, and run way cooler.
Running right at the advertised pump curve rate of 2400 @ 20' of head pressure.
I would highly recommend these pumps, in a few months they are releasing a size largger, then in under a year they will introduce another even larger one. If I remember correctly, the next release is going to be the 9000.
Pumps | MRC America
Specs
Dimensions: 24″ x 16″ x 16″
Max Flow: 6,100 GPH
Water inlet size: 1.5″
Water discharge size: 1.5″
Max Head: 23′
Max Power: 344 watts
Max Current: 3/1.5 Amps
Voltage: 115v/230v 60Hz
Motor HP: 1/3 HP
Motor Enclosure: TEFC
Cordset: US 8′
Trees Planted: 1
Warranty: 60 months
@14 foot reef you still liking this pump? I'm considering it as well. My need is for about 2,200 GPH at 21' feet of head.
After much searching, found this pump curve. Does anyone else have recommendations for a similar pump they like? AC/DC doesn't matter, as long as it meets the flow @ head.
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Post is 4 years old but their tank size is their name 14'.
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@14 foot reef you still liking this pump? I'm considering it as well. My need is for about 2,200 GPH at 21' feet of head.
After much searching, found this pump curve. Does anyone else have recommendations for a similar pump they like? AC/DC doesn't matter, as long as it meets the flow @ head.
I moved to all MRC 6100's I have 4 running. I will NEVER run another type of AC pump ever again in any of my installations.
Did I mention " NEVER EVER "
This pump is hands down best in the industry.
Thanks for posting the update on the MRC!
I had a scare and thought my Abyzz died the other day.... and that I would have to take out a third mortgage to get another one and keep my tank going. Good to know that the MRCs work well and don't spring leaks every 6 months!
I had a scare and thought my Abyzz died the other day.... and that I would have to take out a third mortgage to get another one and keep my tank going. Good to know that the MRCs work well and don't spring leaks every 6 months!
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850 Total gallons running from a garage 100' away form display tank.
I run 2 in tandem with all the head pressure
Mine are 4 years old now and I have never had them offline to repair. They are running as smooth as day 1 and only burn 300 watts avg at only 2.9 amps
When I ran the Abyzz numbers they weren't much more efficient but 10 times the cost up front.
It makes zero monetary sense to me to ever spend that much money and not save 10 times the power.
Believe me, I'm a gear junkie and really wanted the Abyzz, but when I ran the power vs cost numbers, it was a no brainer.
I have them in the EB832's with power monitoring. So I know the exact numbers
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