What pump are you using for auto water change?

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What pump or pumps are you using for awc? I’m going from basement to first floor. Pretty much straight up and then over 5 feet. I’m thinking two separate pumps are better so you can have the suction line shorter. Or is this not an issue?
 
I use two old Masterflex peristaltic pumps. I used to use one pump motor with dual heads but I could never get the input/output amounts to match so I went with two pumps so I can adjust them separately to make sure the flow rates are equal.
 
What did you decide on?
I’m using a Neptune dos pump. It’s ok but I had to get it warrantied. And now it’s starting to do what it was doing to get replaced. I don’t think it’s made to pump as far as they say. Basement to first floor. 6 feet or so vertical lift. I’m going to switch to 2 ecotech versa pumps this weekend and see how that goes.
 

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