What is the difference between the DCT & DCS models? @Reef Breeders
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May I add my opinion on Jebao return pumps: I currently ran my Jebao DC 600 for around 5yrs without any issues at all until last week I had trouble with the impeller not turning, so I have now just replaced the old with the new Jebao DCP 65000 for my 60g cube and I must add I am very pleased with it so far, so quiet you can't hear it !! In my opinion they are very reliable.Ran a dct 12000 on my 120g for 1.5yr never a problem, even when I went out of town...
Currently have a dct 4000 as my return on a reefer 250, 54g display, just put that on a couple months ago.
The dcp and dcs are the newer models.
Fishbox,Really? I could swear I read somewhere that they were garbage. But I know everyone has a lot of opinions LOL
I ended up with the DCP 4000. After running it for a year now, I have to agree with you. It's a great pump. Dead silent! I clean it every 4mos and I've never had a hiccup nor have I seen a decline in performance.Fishbox,
You are better off with DC pumps over AC pumps, I currently ran my old Jebao DC 600 return pump for 5yrs without any issues as long as you clean them regular to maintain their performance, I have just replaced the old with the New Jebao DCP 65000 for my 60g cube I am very pleased with it!! Plus you can't hear the pump at all !! I find a Jebao are reliable!! Just because they are Chinese built people get the impression they are not reliable!! Well I disagree.
Well Sir,I ended up with the DCP 4000. After running it for a year now, I have to agree with you. It's a great pump. Dead silent! I clean it every 4mos and I've never had a hiccup nor have I seen a decline in performance.
Just an update as a few people have asked about the DCQ pumps, and I thought bringing them in would be a good idea. Apparently for the time being there are some quality issues with the pulsing controllers that need to be worked out. Just be careful with the eBay listings- I just read the warranty policy on one, and it says to contact the mfg (jebao) after 30 days- I have not heard of a single person getting a response from jebao in my nearly 5 years carrying their powerheads.
For now we are not carrying them due to reliability, but we will bring them in once those issues have been worked out and we do some testing.
I ended up with the DCP 4000. After running it for a year now, I have to agree with you. It's a great pump. Dead silent! I clean it every 4mos and I've never had a hiccup nor have I seen a decline in performance.
good choice.
I use dcp5000 and see no reason to use/try anything else.
Have you had any issues with the wave feature? Do you use it at all? I like the idea of having variable flow from the sump back into the DT.
I have two dcp 3000 that I am not using. I went to dcp 5000 on my reefer 250. One dcp 3000 is new, other was used for 4 months. Willing to sell both if anyone is interested.
I juat installed one on a 220 gal tank and when u say cleaning do u mean just basically cleaning impeller and shaft im not familiar with DC pumps i always use Reflow but the price elec and sound i decided to go with a DC and thats all my LFS at the time had in and it was a emergancy so far excellant so far but will seeEssentially, they are just different/upgraded versions from the previous model. DC is the oldest and first version, DCT 2nd, DCS 3rd and DCP is the newest. I ran a DCT4000 for a couple years on an old 75 I had and it ran flawlessly. I did notice they lose speed if they don't get cleaned often enough.
I have a DC pump, Jebao DC 65000 as for cleaning, it is the same for all Types..Impeller and shaft plus inside the casing where the impeller fits. Hope this helps.I juat installed one on a 220 gal tank and when u say cleaning do u mean just basically cleaning impeller and shaft im not familiar with DC pumps i always use Reflow but the price elec and sound i decided to go with a DC and thats all my LFS at the time had in and it was a emergancy so far excellant so far but will see
Sorry I meant 6500 not 65000!!I have a DC pump, Jebao DC 65000 as for cleaning, it is the same for all Types..Impeller and shaft plus inside the casing where the impeller fits. Hope this helps.