Dolphin Ampmaster Pumps

jandb

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I tank I'm buying comes with a used ampmaster pump. I don't have any details on model or anything yet but does anyone have any experience with these? What do you think?
 

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I have looked at specs on Dolphin pumps in the past. I think they were power hungry.
 

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The 3Ks with the Baldor motors are almost as efficient as Darts, but get up to the higher flowing models and they can draw as much as 5-6 amps. Will all depend on model.....

The one I have I had to send in and have a seal put in but I bought it used and has been in service for 10+ years now. Very reliable pumps in my opinion, and the smaller ones are efficient enough to rival most pumps out there.
 

jandb

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The 3Ks with the Baldor motors are almost as efficient as Darts, but get up to the higher flowing models and they can draw as much as 5-6 amps. Will all depend on model.....

The one I have I had to send in and have a seal put in but I bought it used and has been in service for 10+ years now. Very reliable pumps in my opinion, and the smaller ones are efficient enough to rival most pumps out there.
Thanks. Sounds good. I believe it's the 300 series. I don't have it in my possession yet.
 
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