Maybe getting SCWD . . . experiences?

lcs · 04/01/2010, 05:14 AM

I want to go larger on my return pump (Danner Mag12) and will split the return and I was thinking of going with a SCWD. I looked into them over a year ago and the reviews were mixed.

What experience have other had?

sjm817 · 04/01/2010, 05:39 AM

Had a few of them and never had any luck. They killed the flow, would lock up after a few months.

snulma1 · 04/01/2010, 05:52 AM

double check, but i'm not sure you can push a mag 12 or larger through a SCWD. But I could be mistaken.

I had one for years. But eventually it clogged up, I bought another and soaked the original in vinegar over night and it re-opened. But that was just my experience.

firebirdcrzy · 04/01/2010, 06:19 AM

I am running the SCWD with a mag12. The only problems I have had is it will reduce the flow, and the gear inside gets clogged stopping the changing flow. Requires frequent cleaning to work properly.

mfinn · 04/01/2010, 08:35 AM

I've had one on my tank for about 4 years. Not bad, but they really do cut down the flow from the pump.

04/01/2010, 05:14 AM	#1
lcs It's Spring!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 1,370	Maybe getting SCWD . . . experiences? I want to go larger on my return pump (Danner Mag12) and will split the return and I was thinking of going with a SCWD. I looked into them over a year ago and the reviews were mixed. What experience have other had?

04/01/2010, 05:39 AM	#2
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Had a few of them and never had any luck. They killed the flow, would lock up after a few months. __________________ - Scott

04/01/2010, 06:19 AM	#4
firebirdcrzy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Neck, Virginia Posts: 1,096	I am running the SCWD with a mag12. The only problems I have had is it will reduce the flow, and the gear inside gets clogged stopping the changing flow. Requires frequent cleaning to work properly. __________________ My Wife says I have a problem. I responded by saying "if I could seal all the doors and windows, I would fill the whole house with water". Title: The equipment hoarder Current Tank Info: 30gal Clarkii tank: 90 gal RR,2x400w plusrite 22k 2x110w vho super actinic, deltec APF600,Tunze Osmo,2xTunze 6105 on 7095,MRC CR2,Kalk reactor,JBJ artica 1/5hp chiller, ACIII, 24"x24"x12" (30gal) frag tank joined to main tank:

04/01/2010, 08:35 AM	#5
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I've had one on my tank for about 4 years. Not bad, but they really do cut down the flow from the pump. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

04/01/2010, 05:52 AM	#3
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	double check, but i'm not sure you can push a mag 12 or larger through a SCWD. But I could be mistaken. I had one for years. But eventually it clogged up, I bought another and soaked the original in vinegar over night and it re-opened. But that was just my experience.