Best recommendations for an Apex ready DC return pump?

[ryanhark]

As the title states I'm looking for an Apex ready DC return pump. My Vario-s 4 may have failed after a few years of operation. The pause lights are blinking red on the controller and I'm not getting any response from the pump at all. I don't know of ways to troubleshoot the pump vs the controller. I've been out of the equipment market for a while now. I'm asking for a bit of help to get educated. Maybe some black friday deals are coming up? I'd love the feedback.

 

[lapin]

A400 IPU-3M 4,900GPH DC Pump - Abyzz

(This product is dropshipped from Abyzz) Abyzz A400 IPU 4,900 GPH Commercial Grade Controllable DC Pump Abyzz has updated its popular commercial-grade A400 pumps for the fall of 2019. The new versions are called A400 IPU and include an IP65-rated splash-proof controller that is built to...

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[Jamie814]

I would suggest apex COR-20 OR if your budget allows Abyzz

 

[ryanhark]

A400 IPU-3M 4,900GPH DC Pump - Abyzz

(This product is dropshipped from Abyzz) Abyzz A400 IPU 4,900 GPH Commercial Grade Controllable DC Pump Abyzz has updated its popular commercial-grade A400 pumps for the fall of 2019. The new versions are called A400 IPU and include an IP65-rated splash-proof controller that is built to...

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Now that is "top notch" with a 10 year warranty.

 

[mfinn]

I've always been a fan of RD3 pumps.
There is a new line of RD5 pumps out.
They may not have the same warranty as the abyzz pumps, but they are known for being long lived.
My RD3 100watt is about 8 years old now.

 

[backbayreef]

What does it mean by Apex-ready? Return pumps are either on or off so guess they’re pretty much all Apex-ready? Once you adjust the speed manually, you shouldn’t touch it again.

I run 2 x Abyzz A200 on the big tank, Ecotech M2, and cheap Jebao across several tanks. The Abyzz is rock-solid but so are the others. My $89 Jebao is running non-stop for the last 5 years without any issues.

 

[lapin]

Apex ready usually means there is 12v port to control the pump speed . Just like light intensity can be controlled .

 

[backbayreef]

Apex ready usually means there is 12v port to control the pump speed . Just like light intensity can be controlled .

Thanks but why limited to the COR? There are many other options out there. Of course, unless you want to get rid of those AC/DC transformers.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I'll add my vote for the Abyzz.

 

[ryanhark]

I do like the cor20, although I have read mixed reviews.

 

[BZOFIQ]

I do like the cor20, although I have read mixed reviews.

mixed? Ouch!

 

[ryanhark]

I went for the apex cor15.