Hello, My tank is now 2yrs running and I have used a Jebao DCP-6500 as my return pump without any issues for the first year and 6 months or so. In the last 90 days, I have replaced it twice. and again will need to take action. What is happening is that it stops working with either an Error Code 4 or 5. I bought a new pump, which then did the same thing, replaced it with the 3rd one (warranty - no cost, yet), which is also now doing it.
- I have replaced the AC Adapter
- I have replaced the Controller Unit
- I have cleaned all 3 pumps with Citric Acid. They then work for a period of time and then stop.
I seem to be able to restart the pump after power cycling it. I see good reviews and bad reviews for this pump. I also have read some general bad reviews for all DC pumps, that they fail within a year or so, regardless of brand. I am considering switching to a Sicce or other brand, but before I do, I wanted to see if others have encountered problems with the Jebao, and have fixed the problem long term. Just dont want to drop $300+ on a different brand pump, but it is time I believe
any feedback on personal experience / advice would be much appreciated.
- I have replaced the AC Adapter
- I have replaced the Controller Unit
- I have cleaned all 3 pumps with Citric Acid. They then work for a period of time and then stop.
I seem to be able to restart the pump after power cycling it. I see good reviews and bad reviews for this pump. I also have read some general bad reviews for all DC pumps, that they fail within a year or so, regardless of brand. I am considering switching to a Sicce or other brand, but before I do, I wanted to see if others have encountered problems with the Jebao, and have fixed the problem long term. Just dont want to drop $300+ on a different brand pump, but it is time I believe
any feedback on personal experience / advice would be much appreciated.