waveline dc pumps

[Yoimbrian]

You must either be talking about a bigger one or have really expensive electricty. My 1000gph mag costs me about $5 per month, so even if the DC pump was free it'd be years to pay off.


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[Jc1119]

You must either be talking about a bigger one or have really expensive electricty. My 1000gph mag costs me about $5 per month, so even if the DC pump was free it'd be years to pay off.


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Mags are the most inefficient pumps going. If you use a pump for 30 years it will add up...... And I keep Beani and ornatum ..... Watts equals heat....... In Orlando, it's easier and more cost effective to find a pump that fits yours needs and skip a chiller...... And save $$$


Up to you how you want to go about it. My choice is the cheapest route, which are dcs.....


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[bro]

I've been running a waveline 12000 through a pleated spa filter (as opposed to just a return pump with Lowhead pressure) for over a year without issue. Still running strong.

 

[DIDYSIS]

I have 2 jebao dc 12000 pumps. Nice pumps so far I have not owned them for a super long time. One is running my 400 with alright flow.

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[MakuCentauri]

I'm using a Waveline DC pump on one of my tanks - I think they're great - no noise and no problems at all. I liked the one I got so much I bought a second one on special just to have a spare in case I need it. Definitely recommend these.

 

[zukiGS500]

I was one of those people that had one of the old versions of the pump go bad. Had a waveline dc5000 that started randomly turning off for a minute or so until it finally wouldn't start anymore. From what I understand there was some controller chip that was built into the pump housing that went bad, and they have moved that chip to the external controller for the newer versions. (dc4000,6000,12000)

I believe the diablo pumps are the old versions of the waveline pumps so I would do alot of research before purchasing one of those. (I just looked at the speedwaves and those also look like the old version)

I did get mine replaced under warranty and since they had discontinued the dc5000, they replaced it with the 6000. I'm really enjoying the 30 minute feed timer on the 6000 vs the 10 minute on the 5000.

 

[bbortko]

I have two Speedwaves. The oldest is maybe 8 months old. Completely silent. Slow start up. I think they are great! I wish they made some pond size pumps too. I hope they are long lasting. I have back ups of Lagunas and MagDrives.

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I'm using the new Reef Octopus Diablo dc5500 and love it.

55 watts and silent. Still a new design but so far I really like it


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How big are your tanks? I would like to try a dc pump on my 600

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Had some wavelines for almost a year and a bit now, still silent and running fine... many of the same model as what I use did have issues though but I seemed to have been lucky for the price very happy as the draw is second to none.

the new models look great just not happy with the price, massive jump but thats why I am very happy the 10,000s I got still work fine

I was one of those people that had one of the old versions of the pump go bad. Had a waveline dc5000 that started randomly turning off for a minute or so until it finally wouldn't start anymore. From what I understand there was some controller chip that was built into the pump housing that went bad, and they have moved that chip to the external controller for the newer versions. (dc4000,6000,12000)

I believe the diablo pumps are the old versions of the waveline pumps so I would do alot of research before purchasing one of those. (I just looked at the speedwaves and those also look like the old version)

I did get mine replaced under warranty and since they had discontinued the dc5000, they replaced it with the 6000. I'm really enjoying the 30 minute feed timer on the 6000 vs the 10 minute on the 5000.

I read an article saying royal exclusive and waveline are the the only two that have their own original design and that the other companies pumps are based off of the first gen waveline pumps.

Still haven't found anything to change my plan of getting the waveline but I've been working a lot of overtime and haven't researched as much as I would have liked as of yet.

 

[aldiaz33]

Would love to hear updates from you guys that are running these DC pumps.

I'm considering getting one and would love to get some first-hand feedback.

 

[Squirtle919]

old wavelines all a matter of time, all mine are gone the controller breaks not the actual pump.

Others unsure but the new aquabee ones look great and use much less power ! these are going to be my next pump.