Good pump with 1.5" outlet

amstar · 01/13/2012, 10:34 AM

Bought a pump here and the seller didnt send it.

Set up my plumbing to that pump.

need pump now...

whats a good pump (external) that has a 1.5" outlet

tkeracer619 · 01/13/2012, 10:35 AM

What GPH and head height?

amstar · 01/13/2012, 12:23 PM

doesnt matter. The pump that bought (and wasnt shipped) was a dolphin that pushed 3700 GPH.

Head height... 3-5ft maybe.

can/plan on dialing the pump back. Will have it feed 4 1" returns... as well as possibly feeding a skimmer down the road and maybe a reactor or two

tkeracer619 · 01/13/2012, 12:32 PM

A reeflo dart has 2" in and 1.5" out. Same GPH. Have been running one for 6 years 24/7 365 without issue.

http://www.aquacave.com/reeflo-dartb...-pump-525.html

amstar · 01/13/2012, 12:53 PM

is there a big difference between the reeflo dart and the reeflo-snapper?

I see a few snappers for sale on RC

OregonReefer · 01/13/2012, 03:24 PM

The snapper has less flow but they both share the same impeller housing... Meaning you can replace the snapper impeller with the Dart impeller to get the 3700gph

The real difference is the snapper has an AO Smith motor and the Dart has a Baldor motor

I've been running the Snapper with the Dart impeller and am very happy so far

billdogg · 01/13/2012, 06:12 PM

I have a DART - 4+ years - no problems - silent. great pump IMO

amstar · 01/13/2012, 06:26 PM

ya the link that Tkeracer gave me to aquacave has the snapper with the free upgrade dart kit. wonder if that maybe a better route to go then just buying the dart straight up

chuckreef · 01/13/2012, 06:32 PM

+1 (no make it +3) on the Dart. And, you can run a 1.5' on the intake and it does not hurt it.

At that flow (37000) the barracuda might be a better choice, but its not as quiet as the dart. Meaning>>> the Dart (my return pump) is silent (I can't hear it), my barracuda (my closed loop pump) was not (I could hear it), not loud - but I could hear it. It was replaced with another Dart, I chose the silence over the greater flow. The second dart is more than enough for the CL.

dahenley · 01/14/2012, 12:48 PM

amstar

the new hybrid pumps use a finned style motor (like the original darts) which helps disipate heat.
the New Hybrid pumps also come with both impellers so you can run the lesser flow model and upgrade later at no expense.

just look for the Dart/Snapper hybrid pumps.
they dont make just the dart if you buy it new. (since its the same line, just different impeller, they combined the two)

amstar · 01/14/2012, 05:19 PM

so will the snappper be able to handle:

two 1" drains
two 3/4" drains

If I need I can "throttle" back the pump as well

Tat2demon · 01/14/2012, 08:19 PM

Another bump for the Dart.

Want to correct what OregonReefer said though. Both the Snapper and Dart regular models run the AO Smith motor. The Gold versions run Baldor motors. Golds cost quite a bit more but they have a little more head height, a 5 year warranty vs 3 year and it seems the Baldors generally last a lot longer.

The Snapper/Dart hybrid will work just fine for you. I doubt you would need to put in the Dart impeller for your setup but if you needed more flow its very simple to swap out.

JR719 · 01/14/2012, 08:27 PM

+1 Dart or Snapper. I have both. If you get the snapper(hybrid) you get the dart impeller too. Take a look at the power consumption of the snapper and dart's vs. other pumps of the same size. You'll be surprised how low Reeflo pumps are.

viggen · 01/14/2012, 08:40 PM

If you need something to get you by I have a dart/snapper hybrid sitting in the garage that runs my pond you can use. I might even be willing to sell it since I plan on getting a different filter system for the smaller pond. It's been used for about 2 months I think.... you are welcome to use it if you need something now.

I also have a red dragon 12m3 you can borrow if that would work better.

01/13/2012, 10:34 AM	#1
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	Good pump with 1.5" outlet Bought a pump here and the seller didnt send it. Set up my plumbing to that pump. need pump now... whats a good pump (external) that has a 1.5" outlet

01/13/2012, 10:35 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	What GPH and head height? __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/13/2012, 12:32 PM	#4
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	A reeflo dart has 2" in and 1.5" out. Same GPH. Have been running one for 6 years 24/7 365 without issue. http://www.aquacave.com/reeflo-dartb...-pump-525.html __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

01/13/2012, 03:24 PM	#6
OregonReefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 629	The snapper has less flow but they both share the same impeller housing... Meaning you can replace the snapper impeller with the Dart impeller to get the 3700gph The real difference is the snapper has an AO Smith motor and the Dart has a Baldor motor I've been running the Snapper with the Dart impeller and am very happy so far __________________ 120g drilled, 30G sump, 20g Fuge, RO NWB200 Skimmer, Glass Holes Overflow, mag 12.0 return, Reeflo Dart closed loop, 6-bulb Sunlight Tek

01/13/2012, 06:12 PM	#7
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I have a DART - 4+ years - no problems - silent. great pump IMO __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

01/13/2012, 12:23 PM	#3
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	doesnt matter. The pump that bought (and wasnt shipped) was a dolphin that pushed 3700 GPH. Head height... 3-5ft maybe. can/plan on dialing the pump back. Will have it feed 4 1" returns... as well as possibly feeding a skimmer down the road and maybe a reactor or two

01/13/2012, 12:53 PM	#5
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	is there a big difference between the reeflo dart and the reeflo-snapper? I see a few snappers for sale on RC

01/13/2012, 06:26 PM	#8
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	ya the link that Tkeracer gave me to aquacave has the snapper with the free upgrade dart kit. wonder if that maybe a better route to go then just buying the dart straight up

01/13/2012, 06:32 PM	#9
chuckreef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Davis, Ca. Posts: 816	+1 (no make it +3) on the Dart. And, you can run a 1.5' on the intake and it does not hurt it. At that flow (37000) the barracuda might be a better choice, but its not as quiet as the dart. Meaning>>> the Dart (my return pump) is silent (I can't hear it), my barracuda (my closed loop pump) was not (I could hear it), not loud - but I could hear it. It was replaced with another Dart, I chose the silence over the greater flow. The second dart is more than enough for the CL.

01/14/2012, 12:48 PM	#10
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	amstar the new hybrid pumps use a finned style motor (like the original darts) which helps disipate heat. the New Hybrid pumps also come with both impellers so you can run the lesser flow model and upgrade later at no expense. just look for the Dart/Snapper hybrid pumps. they dont make just the dart if you buy it new. (since its the same line, just different impeller, they combined the two) __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

01/14/2012, 05:19 PM	#11
amstar Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 745	so will the snappper be able to handle: two 1" drains two 3/4" drains If I need I can "throttle" back the pump as well

01/14/2012, 08:19 PM	#12
Tat2demon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 833	Another bump for the Dart. Want to correct what OregonReefer said though. Both the Snapper and Dart regular models run the AO Smith motor. The Gold versions run Baldor motors. Golds cost quite a bit more but they have a little more head height, a 5 year warranty vs 3 year and it seems the Baldors generally last a lot longer. The Snapper/Dart hybrid will work just fine for you. I doubt you would need to put in the Dart impeller for your setup but if you needed more flow its very simple to swap out. __________________ Nate cham - "Taste it, if it tastes like poop.....it is." Current Tank Info: 400 gallon in progress. 8x3x2.5

01/14/2012, 08:27 PM	#13
JR719 Tang Cop Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: OK Posts: 2,240	+1 Dart or Snapper. I have both. If you get the snapper(hybrid) you get the dart impeller too. Take a look at the power consumption of the snapper and dart's vs. other pumps of the same size. You'll be surprised how low Reeflo pumps are. __________________ Can't sleep, clowns will eat me. America is the most grandiose experiment the world has seen, but, I am afraid, it is not going to be a success. Sigmund Freud Current Tank Info: 300 reef, Aqua controller, Deltec calcium reactor, Reeflo 250 skimmer, Icecap bla bla bla

01/14/2012, 08:40 PM	#14
viggen Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 2,213	If you need something to get you by I have a dart/snapper hybrid sitting in the garage that runs my pond you can use. I might even be willing to sell it since I plan on getting a different filter system for the smaller pond. It's been used for about 2 months I think.... you are welcome to use it if you need something now. I also have a red dragon 12m3 you can borrow if that would work better. __________________ A tub of fish

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