Return pump?

[clowntang]

I'm currently looking for a 2000+ h/l pump as a return for my Sump. Can anyone advise which brand is better (e.g minimum heat, less power consumption, etc) and less costly?

[SeaAngel]

I'm currently looking for a 2000+ h/l pump as a return for my Sump. Can anyone advise which brand is better (e.g minimum heat, less power consumption, etc) and less costly?

Hi

I'm new myself and not in a position to advise but, if you give your budget, somebody would be able to help you better.

[clowntang]

Budget around 100+.

[lightningstrike]

resun MD40???

[clowntang]

How much is Resun MD40 and what's the power consumption?

[lightningstrike]

How much is Resun MD40 and what's the power consumption?

hi bro,

u can read all abt Resun MD40 and MD55 in Michael Young's forum/thread.

[clowntang]

Do you recomend to get a Eheim model?

[lightningstrike]

Do you recomend to get a Eheim model?

not a bad choice too...... weigh the pros and cons including budget constraint, reliability, etc. b4 making ur purchase.

hv attached a link to ehiem website here.

http://rds.yahoo.com/S=2766679/K=ehiem/v=2.../www.eheim.com/

[clowntang]

Do you mean Eheim is not as good as Resun or it is not reliable? What's pros and cons for both? Can advise? Thanks

[lightningstrike]

Do you mean Eheim is not as good as Resun or it is not reliable? What's pros and cons for both? Can advise? Thanks

come on bro, go read abt it urself.......i dun mean to sound harsh, but dun expect to be spoon fed yah? reviews on both brands can surely be found in SRC. u r the one that's gonna buy the pump u want. make ur own judgement ok?

[typrobin]

eheim is definitely reliable....so far i've nvr heard of any complain....however resun is a china brand....your choice....

[hammy]

i prefer germany stuff , will recommand eheim to u if u are willing to pay 100+++,

it is gd lah ... hee hee

[Ekia]

maybe u can consider ocean runner by aqua medic.. but its going to be slightly more ex then ehiem.. but u save on electricity bill in the long run, furthermore.. less heat produced also..

for ocean runner 2500.. 2400l/h... power consumption only 38w..

[Jun Hong]

I am using Ocean free 5000 for my return pump. 2300L/h at 30w only, can put water up to 3.8m. Much cheaper than Eheim, Ceramic shaft somemore

[Terryz_]

Sicca Extrema is not a bad choice too...

[lightningstrike]

Sicca Extrema is not a bad choice too...

i think so too..... economical considering the flowrate.

[ReDDeviLs]

if your main concern is the heat it produce.. go for the least heat output..because later you wil be adding powerhead..lights than each of them produce alittle more heat it wil be hot.

[Achilles Tang]

maybe u can consider ocean runner by aqua medic.. but its going to be slightly more ex then ehiem.. but u save on electricity bill in the long run, furthermore.. less heat produced also..

for ocean runner 2500.. 2400l/h... power consumption only 38w..

I disagree.

[giantbicycle]

I totally second AT....There is no such thing as using much more elecrticity and producing lesser heat...It is expensive in the sence that it is made by different manufacturer and at a different cost ..so Its totally a different issue... But, if u want a real good and reliable pump which have spare parts which is good for the long run, get EHIEM...Although it may be at a little bit..Ex..$100++..

Just my opinion..

[vincegoh]

Agreed that Eheim would be a better choice. I have 2 Eheim and they are running fine. As for china made, my experience tell me that the specifications are usually not accurate. Furthermore, leakage of electricity can be danagerous too.

Just my opinions.

[AlfaRomeo]

I think the Resun MD55 is the exception to the general sentiment that china pumps are dodgy.. Seems to be a good pump that lives up to its specs..

[vincegoh]

Never use it before, i agree that there is always exception.

I do have a china made Hai Li, which I use for mixing of salt water.