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Unread 08/27/2014, 02:12 PM   #76
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I have had 11 of their pumps. Not a single one ever lasted more than 2 years without needing something - seals, bearings, motors. I imagine that I am unlucky. Other companies have seals figured out - in another thread, Reeflo blamed the seal issues on "UPS Brutes," but I got a few pumps locally that probably were handled pretty well. I want to love them since they are somewhat local.


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Unread 08/27/2014, 04:04 PM   #77
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I have had 11 of their pumps. Not a single one ever lasted more than 2 years without needing something - seals, bearings, motors. I imagine that I am unlucky. Other companies have seals figured out - in another thread, Reeflo blamed the seal issues on "UPS Brutes," but I got a few pumps locally that probably were handled pretty well. I want to love them since they are somewhat local.
Seems that it is statistically unlikely that you were unlikely 11 times?


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Unread 08/27/2014, 05:46 PM   #78
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my hammerhead has been running for about a year and without any issues.


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Unread 08/28/2014, 03:03 PM   #79
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Seems that it is statistically unlikely that you were unlikely 11 times?
It is the norm.


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Unread 08/28/2014, 04:21 PM   #80
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Looks like I may have to start shopping for a replacement pump....


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Unread 08/28/2014, 08:28 PM   #81
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This thread is definitely interesting. I bought a Dart/Snapper Hybrid (It was never used, but had been in the original box for 1+ years or something). After installing it, with all valves full throttle it worked fine for about a month, and checking around about a week ago I see quite a bit of salt creep, and sure enough.. it has a minor leak.

I am seriously debating getting an Iwaki 100RLT. The price hurts, but the wattage is a bit of an eye opener as well. I mean it's more than double the Reeflo, and still puts out less flow. I have a seal kit, but this thread has me worried about my success with it.

Has it been determined where I could get the the silicon carbide seal for a Dart/Snapper hybrid pump? I honestly would like to try it before seriously considering a new pump.


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Unread 08/29/2014, 07:53 AM   #82
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Has it been determined where I could get the the silicon carbide seal for a Dart/Snapper hybrid pump? I honestly would like to try it before seriously considering a new pump.
I think there are several of us wanting to find the answer to that question!


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Unread 08/29/2014, 07:58 AM   #83
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I think there are several of us wanting to find the answer to that question!
It was posted earlier in this thread somewhere. In the first page or second. Read through from the top.


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Unread 08/29/2014, 08:03 AM   #84
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It was posted earlier in this thread somewhere. In the first page or second. Read through from the top.
The only Silicon Carbide seal posted here is for the Hammerhead. The Dart/Snapper seal referenced in post #47 is a standard carbon seal. I don't believe a Silicon Carbide Dart/Snapper seal has been found yet.


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Unread 08/29/2014, 08:07 AM   #85
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That may well be the case. If so, then you will have to take the risk like Wazel and experiment!

But do a search first to see if someone else already tried that in another thread....


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Unread 06/14/2015, 08:57 AM   #86
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any updates on your seal Wazel is the US Seal PS-1905 holding up...


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Unread 01/10/2016, 06:06 PM   #87
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Has anyone else tried it? How long does this seal last?


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Unread 01/10/2016, 07:40 PM   #88
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Unread 01/16/2016, 03:38 PM   #89
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I have had great luck with Dolphin pumps. Mine is 10 years old and still running. Never a leaky seal. They don't make my model anymore....Amp Master model 4000/3000 ..... they have similar models and better seals than what was available when I bought mine....get the type 3 seal. Check out their service guarantee 10 yrs vs reeflo 5 yrs

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Unread 01/20/2016, 10:17 PM   #90
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if replacing seals....silicone carbide seals are way to go for reef environment...but it's costs a lot more than standard seals

Another thing to consider if DIY replacing seals.... be sure to use a small bead of RTV Silicone around the outer seal when installing.

Dolphin claims to use a proprietory RTV type silicone when installing their pump seal ...maybe that's why mine lasted so long


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Unread 06/17/2018, 11:47 AM   #91
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so... sure enough mine has been leaking for some time.. but just salt creep... now its leaking...
any updates w the carbon seals? I would like to order asap..

also I have the hammerhead hybrid.. I assume its the same as the hammerhead gold?

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Unread 06/17/2018, 12:19 PM   #92
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Use it with confidence.


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Unread 06/17/2018, 01:10 PM   #93
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I end up selling my reeflo pumps and went with Iwaki pumps. Got tired of failed seals.


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Unread 06/17/2018, 01:41 PM   #94
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I do not know if ReeFlo has those seals available. In any case, either order two sets of seals, for this time and next time, or just get an AmpMaster. New seals are a way of life with ReeFlo/Sequence stuff.



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Unread 06/17/2018, 02:14 PM   #95
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I’ve had good luck with this seal, U.S. Seal PS-1905 Silicon Carbide Seal. Hasn’t leaked since I put it in. I think it’s going on two years now. I noticed the seal doubled in price though since I bought one.


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Unread 06/17/2018, 03:53 PM   #96
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thanks everyone... I appreciate everyones help!! I'll be ordering that seal and trying it out.. hate these headaches.. I'll give an update


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Unread 06/18/2018, 02:03 PM   #97
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Ordered that carbon one you all suggested.. should I be changing out the large o ring too or anything else? the leak im pretty sure is just the seal.


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Unread 06/23/2018, 05:32 PM   #98
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so took me like 10 hrs.. between buying a strap wrench and running around...

i started it up and water was leaking all over.. the shaft was way too corroded and now i just emailed them.. I played the game of turning my pump on and off this week.. now its been off since 8am and the tunzes are going in about 400 gallons...

hopefully i can get a pump soon.. the side of the sump where the pump hooks up to has a slow drip as well.. what perfect timing!




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Unread 06/25/2018, 07:25 AM   #99
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I emailed reefflo on saturday, no returned email or call yet..

pump i managed to get working but its leakinmg a little form gasket area now.. the shaft is garbage now... this really ruined my week... and created other issues...

If I had a finished basement which I plan on doing, I dont see how you could ever take the chance w this pump...

are the newer ones running better or same system...

which iwaki pump do you replace the hammerhead gold with?


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Unread 06/25/2018, 07:39 AM   #100
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I emailed reefflo on saturday, no returned email or call yet..

pump i managed to get working but its leakinmg a little form gasket area now.. the shaft is garbage now... this really ruined my week... and created other issues...

If I had a finished basement which I plan on doing, I dont see how you could ever take the chance w this pump...

are the newer ones running better or same system...

which iwaki pump do you replace the hammerhead gold with?
They are on the west coast. Did you email the emergency address?

The Gold has a 5-yr warranty. They will fix or replace. When it comes back swap their seal for the carbon one.

Depending on your setup the Iwaki would be the 100 or possibly the 70 if not going upstairs.


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