Dc return pump

ajholms0427 · 07/28/2018, 09:18 AM

What’s everyone using for a dc return pump? I’m looking at the ecotech vectra but reviews say there is problem with some fitting. I am also looking at the Neptune cor-20 and the reef octopus varios.

E46er · 07/28/2018, 09:22 AM

i have the vectra for a return pump
i do notice my herbie drain fluctuates the slightest bit compared to an AC pump
not the end of the world but does create some noise occasionally

Misled · 07/28/2018, 09:31 AM

I just picked up a RO Varios. Haven't used it yet, but it looks very well built.

saf1 · 07/28/2018, 10:35 AM

Vectra had some issues but may have been fixed by design updates. I forget which model though although I do hear / read of issues with some owners. Having said that I own a pair of Neptune Cor 15's. Seem to be ok so far in the 4 or so months I've owned them. They are built 10x better than the jebao DCT 15000 I had. While powerful and affordable/cheap it was also built has such - especially around the neck / outlet (paper thin and fragile to boot). I won't use jebao's again for that reason.

hkgar · 07/28/2018, 01:44 PM

As I understand it, DC pumps do not handle head pressure as well as AC pumps

Vinny Kreyling · 07/28/2018, 06:07 PM

I had a Vectra L1 did NOT work out well for me---

ajholms0427 · 07/28/2018, 06:49 PM

Yea the more I read about the vectra the more I am leaning towards another pump.

D-Nak · 07/28/2018, 06:55 PM

I have a Vectra M1 and like it. My original one had a problem, so I sent it to Ecotech to be repaired. A few days after they received my unit, I got a UPS return notification via email. They ended up sending me a completely new unit, no questions asked, and this was after my warranty period has expired. Based on this, and my experience with other Ecotech products, I’ll continue to buy their products.

Justintegra · 07/29/2018, 01:06 PM

I'm planning on the COR20 for my reefer 525 build. We'll built, great technology, and powerful enough for everything.

cincyjim · 07/30/2018, 05:12 AM

I have the M1 and so far so good. It's been running full throttle since March 2017. I have heard of the issues with L1 but I believe they have been resolved now.

marinelife · 07/31/2018, 03:19 PM

I have an Abyzz A200 as a return pump, love it!
I had an L1 on a closed loop, had to have it fixed several times.

07/28/2018, 09:18 AM	#1
ajholms0427 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 177	Dc return pump What’s everyone using for a dc return pump? I’m looking at the ecotech vectra but reviews say there is problem with some fitting. I am also looking at the Neptune cor-20 and the reef octopus varios.

07/28/2018, 09:22 AM	#2
E46er Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 136	i have the vectra for a return pump i do notice my herbie drain fluctuates the slightest bit compared to an AC pump not the end of the world but does create some noise occasionally __________________ 250G DD LED SPS corner blow out RIP 300 G build in progress 80”x36”x24” 180G LED see thru

07/28/2018, 09:31 AM	#3
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	I just picked up a RO Varios. Haven't used it yet, but it looks very well built. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

07/28/2018, 10:35 AM	#4
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	Vectra had some issues but may have been fixed by design updates. I forget which model though although I do hear / read of issues with some owners. Having said that I own a pair of Neptune Cor 15's. Seem to be ok so far in the 4 or so months I've owned them. They are built 10x better than the jebao DCT 15000 I had. While powerful and affordable/cheap it was also built has such - especially around the neck / outlet (paper thin and fragile to boot). I won't use jebao's again for that reason. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

07/28/2018, 01:44 PM	#5
hkgar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dewitt MI Posts: 5,051	As I understand it, DC pumps do not handle head pressure as well as AC pumps __________________ Gary 180 gallon, 40 gallon sump, 3 250 W MH + 4 80W ATI T5's, MTC MVX 36 Skimmer, Apex controller Aquamaxx T-3 CaRx Current Tank Info: A 2 Barred Rabbitfish, Red Head Salon, Yellow/Purple, McMaster Fairy, Possum, 2 Leopard Wrasses, Kole, & Atlantic Blue Tangs, 2 Percula Clown, 3 PJ and 1 Banggai Cardinalfish , Swallowtail, Bellus and Coral Beauty Angels

07/28/2018, 06:07 PM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	I had a Vectra L1 did NOT work out well for me--- __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

07/28/2018, 06:49 PM	#7
ajholms0427 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 177	Yea the more I read about the vectra the more I am leaning towards another pump.

07/28/2018, 06:55 PM	#8
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	I have a Vectra M1 and like it. My original one had a problem, so I sent it to Ecotech to be repaired. A few days after they received my unit, I got a UPS return notification via email. They ended up sending me a completely new unit, no questions asked, and this was after my warranty period has expired. Based on this, and my experience with other Ecotech products, I’ll continue to buy their products. __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

07/29/2018, 01:06 PM	#9
Justintegra Registered Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 109	I'm planning on the COR20 for my reefer 525 build. We'll built, great technology, and powerful enough for everything.

07/30/2018, 05:12 AM	#10
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	I have the M1 and so far so good. It's been running full throttle since March 2017. I have heard of the issues with L1 but I believe they have been resolved now. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

07/31/2018, 03:19 PM	#11
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	I have an Abyzz A200 as a return pump, love it! I had an L1 on a closed loop, had to have it fixed several times. __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.