Jebao/Jecod return pump long term experience

[TrippleCoffee]

Stumbled over the Jebao/Jecod return pumps, like the DEP-5000 or the MDP-5000. They seem to be substantially cheaper than similar return pumps from e.g. Aquabee, Abyzz, Tunze etc.

My question now is if this is a pay now or pay later situation and I would be very grateful if some Jebao/Jecod return pump owners could share their experience in terms of longevity, performance loss over time, sound level and so on ...

Thanks!

 

[ndrwater]

IME they work until you turn them off to clean. They are definitely not a long term solution IMO. Ihave a couple laying around because the 1st one died, then the 2nd... Etc..
Now i have Abyzz, Fluval and Sicce.

 

[UMALUM]

Been running a 6000 on my display and 4500 on my chiller for 2 1/2 years. The cost also allows for brand new backups to be here if needed. My M2 quit twice in one year and imo the L2 falls from the same tree.

 

[mfinn]

I tried the jebao return style pumps back a few years ago ( maybe 10 or so) and went through 4 of them in about a year and a half. Everybody recommended you buy 2 ( they are cheap) so you can swap it out when it just stops working. Got tired of the routine.
I can keep the powerheads going for 2-3 years before they have issues.
That's just my opinion. I know people love them and swear by them . I mostly swear at them.

 

[kboogie]

I’m looking to try a Jebao MDP-20000 on my new setup. I used a Maxspect Jump DC8K for 5 years with no real issues other than being undersized. I’ve had luck with low cost pumps. I figured I would give this a try before getting a Varios 10.