Current USA Return Pump

[Dunc]

I’m thinking of getting a back up return pump. What do you guys think of this brand?
Current USA eFlux 6011 DC Flow Pump - 3170GPH

 

[AutumnReefs]

I have the current eflux return pump. I like it. The first one died after a year but I think it is because I didn't clean it. They are very quiet.

PS I think you posted the wrong picture

 

[Dunc]

I have the current eflux return pump. I like it. The first one died after a year but I think it is because I didn't clean it. They are very quiet.

PS I think you posted the wrong picture

Dang you are correct. That’s a photo of the Maxspect Jump DC Return Pump with Controller - 3170 GPH . Do you know anything about those? I’m debating between the two,

 

[ATAquariums]

I don't think there are a ton of jump users, I would go with a Fluval sp for a back up pump. Priced well, and the could easily be used for years if you decided to not change it.

 

[Dunc]

I don't think there are a ton of jump users, I would go with a Fluval sp for a back up pump. Priced well, and the could easily be used for years if you decided to not change it.

Thanks. I’ll take a look.

 

[AutumnReefs]

Dang you are correct. That’s a photo of the Maxspect Jump DC Return Pump with Controller - 3170 GPH . Do you know anything about those? I’m debating between the two,

I haven't used that one.

 

[Pistondog]

Current USA return for 3 years now.
Quiet and consistent.

 

[kcinnick]

I use to deal with current products, lots of premature dead pumps. Surprisingly, Jabao pumps have been very good to me, better than any other non super expensive pumps. I think they are a copy (quite possibly exactly the same) of the old waveline now, and the waveline was a great DC pump.

 

[Dunc]

I use to deal with current products, lots of premature dead pumps. Surprisingly, Jabao pumps have been very good to me, better than any other non super expensive pumps. I think they are a copy (quite possibly exactly the same) of the old waveline now, and the waveline was a great DC pump.

I’ll take a look a Jabao. Thank you for replying

 

[Pntbll687]

What are you using now?

I would go with whatever is going to give you the easiest time installing a replacement.

I have a mag12 in my garage with pvc already on it incase my eflux was to ever go down. Would take me literally 5min to switch them out. And my mag drive is a back up, I wanted something thats just going to turn on and run the tank until I can get the main pump fixed/clean.

 

[Dunc]

What are you using now?

I would go with whatever is going to give you the easiest time installing a replacement.

I have a mag12 in my garage with pvc already on it incase my eflux was to ever go down. Would take me literally 5min to switch them out. And my mag drive is a back up, I wanted something thats just going to turn on and run the tank until I can get the main pump fixed/clean.

I’m using a Simplicity 3200 DC circ pump. Im thinking of making it a back and going with a higher end pump.

 

[Pntbll687]

I’m using a Simplicity 3200 DC circ pump. Im thinking of making it a back and going with a higher end pump.

In my opinion, current in is not a "higher end" pump.

It's a dc return pump with a dial adjustment on a "controller". You don't know what power or level the pump is running at since there is no readout.

I'd look at reef octopus if you want a name brand pump, or sicce.

I have a current usa on my tank now, but beyond seeing it up and dialing in the flow for the return I never touch it. If I knew what flow rate it was pushing, I'd even consider replacing it with an AC pump that pumps the same volume

 

[kcinnick]

I’m using a Simplicity 3200 DC circ pump. Im thinking of making it a back and going with a higher end pump.

Simplicity is another cheap pump I had good luck with. I have tried everything in a retail environment, even the expensive gray and orange and blue and white pumps fail just as much or more than the simpler, cheaper pumps. They are almost all made in china. I am going with a Jaboa DC pump with an aqualink adapter, I plan to keep a spare pump on hand, but you should do that with ANY brand.