SpeedWave DC-5000

degibson84 · 03/19/2013, 05:30 PM

Anyone have experience with this pump?

http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...SW-DC1320.html

looks very good for the price and the low energy it uses

ARGiBK · 03/19/2013, 07:13 PM

The Speedwaves are basically the same pumps as the Waveline series (both Chinese manufactured), seems like they're highly efficient, but don't run them as an external or dry pump.

I really like their adjustability and relatively low wattage usage, and am personally waiting for the impending update to the 6000 model (I'm hoping it'll be out in the next few weeks):

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...=waveline+5000

degibson84 · 03/19/2013, 07:21 PM

so based on that thread seems like a lot of problems with the o-rings. I know i only read the first page but that wasn't very assuring. I will be running fully submerged so maybe it will be ok

ARGiBK · 03/19/2013, 07:50 PM

Yep, I gathered the same. It also seems like the casing might be more delicate than expected.

I plan on running mine submerged, which negates the leakage issue, hopefully the newer models address the o-ring and casing problems.

Gatorbait · 03/19/2013, 09:12 PM

That looks like the same pump that is being used on the Reef Octopus POV skimmers. If you're using it as a return pump you don't necessarily want to accidentally bump the feed option button too much.

degibson84 · 03/20/2013, 02:45 PM

anyone else with opinions on this pump?

Psionicdragon · 03/20/2013, 02:51 PM

I use the RLSS 10k version. Its great and its silent. No issues yet.

degibson84 · 03/20/2013, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psionicdragon

I use the RLSS 10k version. Its great and its silent. No issues yet.

what brand is RLSS

Psionicdragon · 03/20/2013, 03:16 PM

Reef Life SUpport Systems. They were the first to introduce it before others tagged along.

degibson84 · 03/21/2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psionicdragon

Reef Life SUpport Systems. They were the first to introduce it before others tagged along.

expensive compared to the one i am looking at

degibson84 · 03/22/2013, 10:20 AM

anyone use this?

rhinonm · 03/23/2013, 10:25 AM

Im using the rlss waveline dc5000 for my return pump. I love the ability to change the pump speed. It allowed me to dial in my overflow perfect. Its not really quiet like I read before buying. It does have a slight drone. Overall I would purchase again.

03/19/2013, 05:30 PM	#1
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	SpeedWave DC-5000 Anyone have experience with this pump? http://premiumaquatics.com/aquatic-s...SW-DC1320.html looks very good for the price and the low energy it uses

03/19/2013, 07:13 PM	#2
ARGiBK Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 22	The Speedwaves are basically the same pumps as the Waveline series (both Chinese manufactured), seems like they're highly efficient, but don't run them as an external or dry pump. I really like their adjustability and relatively low wattage usage, and am personally waiting for the impending update to the 6000 model (I'm hoping it'll be out in the next few weeks): http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...=waveline+5000 __________________ 60 Gal Mixed-Reef Cube \|\| AI Vega Color / 2x MP10 / Bubble Magus NAC 3.5

03/19/2013, 07:50 PM	#4
ARGiBK Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 22	Yep, I gathered the same. It also seems like the casing might be more delicate than expected. I plan on running mine submerged, which negates the leakage issue, hopefully the newer models address the o-ring and casing problems. __________________ 60 Gal Mixed-Reef Cube \|\| AI Vega Color / 2x MP10 / Bubble Magus NAC 3.5

03/20/2013, 02:51 PM	#7
Psionicdragon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,727	I use the RLSS 10k version. Its great and its silent. No issues yet. __________________ Economy sucks bad! Lets pray for the best! in the meantime, liquidation!

03/20/2013, 03:16 PM	#9
Psionicdragon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,727	Reef Life SUpport Systems. They were the first to introduce it before others tagged along. __________________ Economy sucks bad! Lets pray for the best! in the meantime, liquidation!

03/19/2013, 07:21 PM	#3
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	so based on that thread seems like a lot of problems with the o-rings. I know i only read the first page but that wasn't very assuring. I will be running fully submerged so maybe it will be ok

03/19/2013, 09:12 PM	#5
Gatorbait Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 53	That looks like the same pump that is being used on the Reef Octopus POV skimmers. If you're using it as a return pump you don't necessarily want to accidentally bump the feed option button too much.

03/20/2013, 02:45 PM	#6
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	anyone else with opinions on this pump?

03/22/2013, 10:20 AM	#11
degibson84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 2,393	anyone use this?

03/23/2013, 10:25 AM	#12
rhinonm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rio Rancho NM USA Posts: 302	Im using the rlss waveline dc5000 for my return pump. I love the ability to change the pump speed. It allowed me to dial in my overflow perfect. Its not really quiet like I read before buying. It does have a slight drone. Overall I would purchase again.