Jecod dcp return pump fluctuating

[Misha]

I’ve got a new Jecod dcp 2500 for my Red Sea reefer 170. The noise is a lot better then my old blue marine. But I cant get the water level stable, it fluctuates a lot. Regarding the sound it hears like the rpm’s are changing. Is there something I can do?

 

[jsker]

How big is the return line?

 

[Misha]

How big is the return line?

Stock size, 16mm if im correct

 

[don_chuwish]

I had the same problem with the dcp-2000. Seller sent me a new controller but still no good. Ended up returning it and getting a Sicce instead.

 

[Misha]

I had the same problem with the dcp-2000. Seller sent me a new controller but still no good. Ended up returning it and getting a Sicce instead.

Did yours also sound like the rpm’s were changing? Should I ask the seller to swap the pump for another one or ask my money back and buy another brand?

 

[don_chuwish]

Did yours also sound like the rpm’s were changing? Should I ask the seller to swap the pump for another one or ask my money back and buy another brand?

Yes, you could hear the RPMs ramping up and down. I spent too much time fiddling with it trying to make it work. Decided the hassle wasn't worth the $ savings.
Not sure how much flow you're looking for, but a good DC pump alternative might be the Reef Octopus Varios.
I went with an AC pump instead - Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5.

 

[Misha]

Yes, you could hear the RPMs ramping up and down. I spent too much time fiddling with it trying to make it work. Decided the hassle wasn't worth the $ savings.
Not sure how much flow you're looking for, but a good DC pump alternative might be the Reef Octopus Varios.
I went with an AC pump instead - Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5.

Thanks. Im going to return it and look for another pump. The varios are a little expensive but might give that price range a shot.

 

[don_chuwish]

The Sicce is about half the cost of the Varios and arguably more reliable. Only thing I miss with the AC pump is a feed button - I don't have a controller on that tank.