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12/27/2011, 12:05 AM
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Dolophin vs Reeflow quality
Hello,
I ordered a reeflow pump but will return it since viewing photos of one being disassembled with a rusty shaft presumably caused by a failed seal. Rust can not be good. My question is ,does Dolphin with a type 4 seal have similar rust problem or do they use materials better able to cope with the harsh enviroment? Thanks,David |
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12/27/2011, 12:12 AM
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Wait a second. Don't get me wrong - the dolphin pumps are great but the ReeFlo pumps are just as good! Any pump can get a bad seal! I have seen ReeFlo pumps used non-stop for many years with no problems. You really didn't need to return that pump...
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12/27/2011, 12:27 AM
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But that shaft should not be rusting.Not if it was titanium ,ceramic or at least stainless.
David |
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12/27/2011, 01:59 AM
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I have both pumps and have replaced seals on both. Both get rust on the shafts and its only surface rust. Stainless steel does rust, try putting a SS clamp in your tank. IMO, the reeflo pumps are better overall quality, especially when it comes with the baldor motor. Would chose it over a dolphin every time. ALL seals will leak eventually, nature of the beast.
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