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My understanding is that the RD3 80W option has been discontinued, with no replacement? What is the story behind that?
I have a basement sump for a 40g breeder DT that requires a pump that has the performance profile of the 80W RD3. Since this is not available, I have pressed my Vectra L1 into service as my return pump, but after just three days of running at about 80% to get the flow I want to the DT upstairs, the L1 is already starting to drift in terms of output. I have a beananimal overflow on the DT, and I'm constantly hearing the sound of siphons making/breaking in the secondary drain because the L1 flow varies just enough to mess with the bean tune.
I decided I want to replace the L1 in this application. I could go with the larger 150W RD3, but that is a more powerful pump than I need. The Abyzz A100 is closer to the performance curve that I am looking for, but it's $1300, ouch. I am set up for a submersed pump, and I would rather not switch it to an external option. I've been searching here for an alternative, and I keep coming back to the Abyzz or the larger RD3.
Anyone know why Royal Exclusiv discontinued the 80w model - is there a replacement planned?
I have a basement sump for a 40g breeder DT that requires a pump that has the performance profile of the 80W RD3. Since this is not available, I have pressed my Vectra L1 into service as my return pump, but after just three days of running at about 80% to get the flow I want to the DT upstairs, the L1 is already starting to drift in terms of output. I have a beananimal overflow on the DT, and I'm constantly hearing the sound of siphons making/breaking in the secondary drain because the L1 flow varies just enough to mess with the bean tune.
I decided I want to replace the L1 in this application. I could go with the larger 150W RD3, but that is a more powerful pump than I need. The Abyzz A100 is closer to the performance curve that I am looking for, but it's $1300, ouch. I am set up for a submersed pump, and I would rather not switch it to an external option. I've been searching here for an alternative, and I keep coming back to the Abyzz or the larger RD3.
Anyone know why Royal Exclusiv discontinued the 80w model - is there a replacement planned?