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07/23/2015, 12:59 PM | #1 |
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Tell me your experience with Deepwater Aquatics DC Pumps
I am considering getting a Deepwater Aquatics BLDC10 or BLDC12 DC Pump while Marine Depot has their 15% off sale going on. Some concerns have come up about DC pumps in general, but I am asking specifically about the Deepwater Aquatics DC Pumps.
I would like to hear others real experience with the Deepwater Aquatics DC Pumps. Do they put out the claimed GPH? Are their energy usage claims accurate? Have they been reliable for you? Thank you
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My experience was limited - I ordered one from salty supply. When it arrived, I found out it uses British pipe threads instead of NPT fittings, so I ended up returning it. BPT fittings are close, but not compatible with NPT fittings, so make sure they send an adapter if you get one.
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07/23/2015, 05:47 PM | #3 |
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Those rebellious Brits ..... Drive on the wrong side, a gallon's not a gallon and they can't even get pipe threads right ...... Before you know it they'll end up with their own currency ..... Sheesh.
Oh, and FWIW, buddy if mine has one of these and likes it a lot. Only had it for about six months though.
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07/24/2015, 01:41 AM | #4 |
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Thanks Guys. I am aware of the British pipe threads. British threads are not that different then what we use, only the thread shape is a little different. The number of threads per inch is the same. If I remember correctly SAE threads have a point to the thread, where as British standard threads are rounded at the edge of the threads. In most cases it does not matter really Just run a tap or die over them and your set. PVC should not even need that.
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07/24/2015, 07:10 AM | #5 |
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I have 3 Jebao DC12000 pumps in use. 1 submersed and 1 external on my 180g reef and a submersed for my 65g tank. All 3 have been running for over a year now and I love them. The variable speed helps with control and the 10 minute feed cycle helps with feeding and I love the soft start.
You shouldn't have any issues... except the threads. And they can be dealt with if you try.
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I know they have not been out that long, but a year is nothing really. Especially considering how many people have had issues with the Jebao pumps in much less then a year. My current 3000 GPH 140watt(measured via Killowatt) return pump came with my tank and has been running strong for at least 14 years that I know of. During the 10 years I have had it, I have replaced the seal once and cleaned it 3 other times. The only reasons I am thinking of not using it again are: 1. I want to get my new tank up and cycled before I take it off my old tank. 2. I would like to reduce the electrical usage, due to high SCE rates in So Ca. 3. it is a large external pump and I have to have all my equipment under the stand and would prefer to have the room for a larger sump. If I was going to even consider a Jebao I would have to plan on using two due to their poor reliability. If I have to buy 2 of them, then I might as well buy a better quality pump for more money.
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Steve I have heard no issues with this pump. Unlike many of the other Jebao/Jecod clones, this is made by an entirely different company.
If you are really worried, you can hold out for the new Ecotech Vectra. The changes they have made should improve reliability, not that this pump will have the issues associated with the Jebao.
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In no way should it be held down to the standards of the Jebao since it is produced by a completely different factory and at this time their track record is pretty clean! If this was a new pump from Jebao, I wouldn't be so quick to give them the benefit of the doubt, however even Jebao made pumps have vastly improved their reliability! As for an improved impeller and O-ring. Why would that be necessary. Like I said, it's not a Jeboa.
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I bought 2, one is back up, to replace my reeflo. I posted a short review under some one else thread as I've only had for a few months. Loving them so far. 14 ft of head from basement sump. I only need about the third setting for comparable flow to the reeflo bh1450.
I just bought a third for a skimmer. Best Price is amazon unless this sale is better.
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Thanks Have you tester the current usage? Do think the flow is what they claim? MDs price is the same so the sale makes it a better deal.
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Deepwater does in fact use essentially the same generic controller shared by many other cheap DC pumps.. Sincewave or not. They make subtle changes to the label and the controller housing but that is it. The power supply may or may not be different. Notice the Waveline controller and Bluewater controller are essentially exactly the same. The Waveline is not a Sinewave pump controller compared to the Deepwater controller .. There is no disputing the fact that the Deepwater and Waveline share the exact same controller minus the mounting tabs and slightly different housing. The Jebao pump controller pictured below is also damn near the same too with exception of a slightly smaller controller housing and different labeling. Under the skin, I'd bet they are nearly identical if not identical. Notice any similarities??
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You're right about the interaction between the controller and the motor, but I would also add that one of the reported methods of controller failure for the jebao pumps was overheating, and even cheap metal conducts heat better than plastic.
I've also noticed the similarities between the various controllers, and would be interested to see a tear down of them to compare. I read an article once that compared several of the square USB power supplies like you get with an iPhone. They all looked virtually the same on the outside, but there were significant differences in the quality of the components on the inside, so you can't draw too many conclusions.
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For those of you using BLDC pumps, what pump did your BLDC replace (if any)? And how does the flow compare?
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The Deepwater-pump has nothing to o with the cheap Jebao-pumps. Thats complet different Factorys. I know the guy, where build the pumps for Deepwater now longer as 7 years... The problem of the Design for all chinese DC Pumps and controllers : ..... he look all as the same. The Chinese wait on a stupid western Guy, where make a new Design and so, all chinese copycats jump on this new train :-)
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