Iwaki vs. Reeflo

[Feet4Fish]

Will be purchasing either the Iwaki MD-100RLT or Reeflo Yellowtail in the next 48 hours? Love to hear which you all think is better. Using it for return from basement sump with 17 feet head and manifold with three peripherals.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I've not used a Reeflo, and not the 100 RLT, but I've had three Iwaki pumps (55RLT and 2 of the 40 RLXT) pumps running continuously for 20 years. :)

 

[Feet4Fish]

I've not used a Reeflo, and not the 100 RLT, but I've had three Iwaki pumps (55RLT and 2 of the 40 RLXT) pumps running continuously for 20 years. :)

Thanks Randy! I have always thought Iwaki were built like tanks!

 

[NeverlosT]

The Iwaki's, especially the Japanese motor ones run forever and you also dont have to worry about the shaft seals starting to leak like you do with the Reeflo. The Reeflo on the other hand uses MUCH less power. Check the wattage of each pump.

I have owned several of both, and my new build is either getting an Iwaki or a new DC pump like a speedy or an Ecotech Vectra L1. The DC pumps being controllable and very quiet are super attractive.

Anyhow, I think your choice boils down to cheaper to run and requires more frequent maintenance, or set it and forget it but pay a bit for power!

 

[Feet4Fish]

How do you think the new DC pumps would handle 15+ feet of head pressure. Looked at the L1 myself as well but wasn't sure if it would work.

 

[Feet4Fish]

Went with an iwaki 70 rlt !

 

[PedroYoung]

I am looking at the same setup. How much system volume do you have? Let us know how it works out. Will be buying return in the next month or so.

 

[Feet4Fish]

125 gallons. Not set up yet but will update as soon as it is.

 

[klesel]

Love iwaki there a life time pump

 

[fragit]

Following, same situation here trying to weigh the options.

 

[Pete polyp]

If you want to buy a new pump every few years get the reeflo. If you want to buy one pump for the life of your tank buy iwaki

 

[Feet4Fish]

Went with an iwaki MD- 70RLT. Thanks for the input!!