Diablo DC pops & return line pressure

inktomi · 08/29/2014, 04:10 PM

Hi -

I am wondering if anyone has feedback on using the Reef Octopus Diablo DC pumps as return pumps feeding reactors and that sort of stuff.

I've seen several places mention that they are not designed for any pressure in the return line - would needing inch returns into the tank when the pump has 1.25 inch return line sizing cause issues? There would also be some back pressure created to feed reactors etc..

I'm trying to decide between a Diablo or a RoyalExclusiv speedy 80w pump (which is pressure rated and has a 1 inch output).

Thanks!

Matt

inktomi · 08/29/2014, 04:15 PM

Also - and sorry for the thread title (iPad!!) - does anyone know why the DC-10500 pumps were discontinued?

GroktheCube · 08/30/2014, 09:54 AM

I use a Jebao DC-12000 (Exact same pump as the reef octopus, just different branding), and run a number of reactors off of it without any issues.

inktomi · 08/30/2014, 09:55 AM

Interesting. I knew the cores were common amongst other brands as well. I had a 10500 which failed and was replaced under warranty (great customer service BTW!).

nikon187 · 08/30/2014, 12:23 PM

Alll the diablo dc pumps have been discontinued. Their new pump is the RODC and is white and red. Original diablo had the same motor blocks as the speedline wavline gen 1

fote03 · 09/23/2014, 02:28 PM

Ya buddy had the power supply go out on his Diablo Dc pump, still under warranty but diablo isn't doing anything abt it cause they discontinued it. Does anyone know if the power supplies are the same?

mcgyvr · 09/23/2014, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fote03

Ya buddy had the power supply go out on his Diablo Dc pump, still under warranty but diablo isn't doing anything abt it cause they discontinued it. Does anyone know if the power supplies are the same?

Any properly rated power supply can be used.. They just use a generic off the shelf 24VDC power supply wired with circular connectors for the controller connection.. You can just buy a similar supply from any electronics supplier and splice in the wiring.

08/29/2014, 04:10 PM	#1
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	Diablo DC pops & return line pressure Hi - I am wondering if anyone has feedback on using the Reef Octopus Diablo DC pumps as return pumps feeding reactors and that sort of stuff. I've seen several places mention that they are not designed for any pressure in the return line - would needing inch returns into the tank when the pump has 1.25 inch return line sizing cause issues? There would also be some back pressure created to feed reactors etc.. I'm trying to decide between a Diablo or a RoyalExclusiv speedy 80w pump (which is pressure rated and has a 1 inch output). Thanks! Matt __________________ ----------- Check out my YouTube channel as well. Search "ReefMan". Current Tank Info: 275g AGE, 5 Radion Pro, 4 MP40

08/29/2014, 04:15 PM	#2
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	Also - and sorry for the thread title (iPad!!) - does anyone know why the DC-10500 pumps were discontinued? __________________ ----------- Check out my YouTube channel as well. Search "ReefMan". Current Tank Info: 275g AGE, 5 Radion Pro, 4 MP40

08/30/2014, 09:55 AM	#4
inktomi Aviator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 960	Interesting. I knew the cores were common amongst other brands as well. I had a 10500 which failed and was replaced under warranty (great customer service BTW!). __________________ ----------- Check out my YouTube channel as well. Search "ReefMan". Current Tank Info: 275g AGE, 5 Radion Pro, 4 MP40

08/30/2014, 12:23 PM	#5
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	Alll the diablo dc pumps have been discontinued. Their new pump is the RODC and is white and red. Original diablo had the same motor blocks as the speedline wavline gen 1 __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

09/23/2014, 02:28 PM	#6
fote03 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 761	Ya buddy had the power supply go out on his Diablo Dc pump, still under warranty but diablo isn't doing anything abt it cause they discontinued it. Does anyone know if the power supplies are the same? __________________ 65Gal Reef with 20gal Display Fuge - 60Gal Mixed Reef - 29gal BioCube

08/30/2014, 09:54 AM	#3
GroktheCube Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,063	I use a Jebao DC-12000 (Exact same pump as the reef octopus, just different branding), and run a number of reactors off of it without any issues.