Reeflo Hammerhead vs Hammerhead Gold

Jeff · 04/17/2009, 08:17 PM

I am considering upgrading my Reeflo Hammerhead (350 watts/5800 gph) to a Hammerhead Gold (297 watts/5555 gph) for my closed loop.
Other then the decreased power draw, are there any advantages such as lower noise level? I googled it and cant find anything especially at Reeflo's website. Anybody know or have used both pumps?
Thanks in advance.

dean1977 · 04/17/2009, 08:43 PM

If you can, go with 2 super dart golds. They pull less juice, push more water and are alot less noisy. More expensive up front though and alot of plumbing.

Jeff · 04/17/2009, 08:53 PM

I didnt even know that they came out with a Super model of the Dart Gold. I should just go with one of those maybe. Too bad they dont make a Super Hammerhead Gold.

dean1977 · 04/17/2009, 09:21 PM

They are great. I think it's a dart gold with a different impeller. I have 2 for my 215 on closed loops. They are much quieter then hammerheads, 165-175 watts and 4300gph.

Jeff · 04/19/2009, 11:58 AM

I think I could afford a slight drop in flow to gain much less power usage and lower noise levels by getting the Dart Super Gold. Thanks for the tip Dean.

04/17/2009, 08:17 PM	#1
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	Reeflo Hammerhead vs Hammerhead Gold I am considering upgrading my Reeflo Hammerhead (350 watts/5800 gph) to a Hammerhead Gold (297 watts/5555 gph) for my closed loop. Other then the decreased power draw, are there any advantages such as lower noise level? I googled it and cant find anything especially at Reeflo's website. Anybody know or have used both pumps? Thanks in advance. __________________ 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 Last edited by Jeff; 04/17/2009 at 08:25 PM.

04/17/2009, 08:53 PM	#3
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	I didnt even know that they came out with a Super model of the Dart Gold. I should just go with one of those maybe. Too bad they dont make a Super Hammerhead Gold. __________________ 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

04/19/2009, 11:58 AM	#5
Jeff Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,907	I think I could afford a slight drop in flow to gain much less power usage and lower noise levels by getting the Dart Super Gold. Thanks for the tip Dean. __________________ 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

04/17/2009, 08:43 PM	#2
dean1977 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: south jersey Posts: 535	If you can, go with 2 super dart golds. They pull less juice, push more water and are alot less noisy. More expensive up front though and alot of plumbing.

04/17/2009, 09:21 PM	#4
dean1977 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: south jersey Posts: 535	They are great. I think it's a dart gold with a different impeller. I have 2 for my 215 on closed loops. They are much quieter then hammerheads, 165-175 watts and 4300gph.