Sedra alternative?

Longchamp · 03/04/2008, 08:06 AM

so i just got my ASM G-2 out of storage and the pump's missing. On top of that, Sedra 3500s are impossible to find used. Are there any alternative pumps? It only flows 350gph anyway. I just find it hard to swallow spending $80 on a 350gph needlewheel pump

Jeff · 03/04/2008, 08:08 AM

Google Sicci pumps. Better then Sedras and comparable in size. i have used both and the Sicci is the best.

dzeadow · 03/04/2008, 08:25 AM

the sicce psk2500 will be way too much for that skimmer. its rated at 660gph, nowhere near 350. Not to mention the sedra3500 probably only pulls somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-15scfh vs. the sicces 40, you'll blow the lid off. Unless you're talking about a different sicce pump. I'd say a gen-x, but they're loud, or you could look into the Octopus replacement pumps on www.aquacave.com that site also has some other needlewheel pumps as well.

carman9941 · 03/04/2008, 08:54 AM

sedra 5000 would work well on that skimmer with a mesh mod

moonman · 03/04/2008, 09:40 AM

I think GenX and Oceanrunners are good replacements. I have yet to replace my Sedra 3500. Going skimmerless for a few months now.

I've also read that people have used aquaticeco WP33 pumps. It goes for $20. Do a search on it and see what you can pull up.

Longchamp · 03/04/2008, 09:53 AM

ii found thepump on google, but nothing on RC about it. do you know how id go about making it work with a skimmer? since theres no real air intake/venturi.

Thanks

dzeadow · 03/04/2008, 10:22 AM

which pump?

Longchamp · 03/04/2008, 10:31 AM

Sorry, the aquaticeco wp33.

dzeadow · 03/04/2008, 11:01 AM

my first concern w/ the pump is, is it a needlewheel or something? If not you're going to have to probably mesh mod it, that'll cost you ~$7. The venturi intake... if the pump goes IN your sump, not a problem, just drill the volute inlet close to the impeller hub and insert a 1/4" barbed fitting w/ a slice cut on it facing the impeller and connect some airline. kind of like this:

Anemone · 03/04/2008, 12:25 PM

You might look at SEN pumps. They're the same manufacturer as the Sedras.

Kevin

03/04/2008, 08:06 AM	#1
Longchamp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 341	Sedra alternative? so i just got my ASM G-2 out of storage and the pump's missing. On top of that, Sedra 3500s are impossible to find used. Are there any alternative pumps? It only flows 350gph anyway. I just find it hard to swallow spending $80 on a 350gph needlewheel pump

03/04/2008, 08:08 AM	#2
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	Google Sicci pumps. Better then Sedras and comparable in size. i have used both and the Sicci is the best. __________________ Always remember.... any time you reef, you also reef with every reefer that reefer has reefed with. Mitch 2/18/10 IWNFT343F Current Tank Info: Innovative Marine 20

03/04/2008, 08:25 AM	#3
dzeadow Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 2,589	the sicce psk2500 will be way too much for that skimmer. its rated at 660gph, nowhere near 350. Not to mention the sedra3500 probably only pulls somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-15scfh vs. the sicces 40, you'll blow the lid off. Unless you're talking about a different sicce pump. I'd say a gen-x, but they're loud, or you could look into the Octopus replacement pumps on www.aquacave.com that site also has some other needlewheel pumps as well. __________________ - Danny Current Tank Info: Dual 50 Breeder system, 30g custom sump/fuge, MSX200, Tank1-6x24T5 retro, Tank2-4x39T5 retro

03/04/2008, 10:22 AM	#7
dzeadow Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 2,589	which pump? __________________ - Danny Current Tank Info: Dual 50 Breeder system, 30g custom sump/fuge, MSX200, Tank1-6x24T5 retro, Tank2-4x39T5 retro

03/04/2008, 11:01 AM	#9
dzeadow Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 2,589	my first concern w/ the pump is, is it a needlewheel or something? If not you're going to have to probably mesh mod it, that'll cost you ~$7. The venturi intake... if the pump goes IN your sump, not a problem, just drill the volute inlet close to the impeller hub and insert a 1/4" barbed fitting w/ a slice cut on it facing the impeller and connect some airline. kind of like this: __________________ - Danny Current Tank Info: Dual 50 Breeder system, 30g custom sump/fuge, MSX200, Tank1-6x24T5 retro, Tank2-4x39T5 retro

03/04/2008, 08:54 AM	#4
carman9941 Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 705	sedra 5000 would work well on that skimmer with a mesh mod

03/04/2008, 09:40 AM	#5
moonman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 115	I think GenX and Oceanrunners are good replacements. I have yet to replace my Sedra 3500. Going skimmerless for a few months now. I've also read that people have used aquaticeco WP33 pumps. It goes for $20. Do a search on it and see what you can pull up.

03/04/2008, 09:53 AM	#6
Longchamp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 341	ii found thepump on google, but nothing on RC about it. do you know how id go about making it work with a skimmer? since theres no real air intake/venturi. Thanks

03/04/2008, 10:31 AM	#8
Longchamp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: baltimore Posts: 341	Sorry, the aquaticeco wp33.

03/04/2008, 12:25 PM	#10
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	You might look at SEN pumps. They're the same manufacturer as the Sedras. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s